Careers

Elcon Associates, Inc. is seeking a BIM Coordinator to work out of our Beaverton, OR office.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership and support to Client.
• Manage the model setup and maintenance.
• Perform QA review of BIM files for maximum efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain BIM files using established file saving and storage procedures.
• Responsible for the compatibility of all discipline’s BIM drawings for consistency of graphics, sheet layouts, scales, sheet numbers, title blocks, etc.
• Work with the Project Engineer/Manager with project workflow to establish and maintain consistent graphic standards on individual assigned projects.
• Provide over-the-shoulder training and mentoring support to other designers, engineers and various project team members on various common Platforms such as Revit.
• Client communications performed under direction of the Project Engineer/Manager.
• Follow client BIM procedures and standards.
• Participates in coordination meetings with clients and other design consultant team members to resolve model clashes.
  Other Duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience working in the industry with Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks or similar software
• MS Office skills including Excel
• Understanding and ability to apply Level of Design/Development/Detail (LOD) standards
• Associate’s Degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school preferred.
• Demonstrated electrical design skills for industrial facilities, including conductor and raceway sizing, equipment sizing and selection, raceway routing, electrical load calculations, and other tasks as required.
• Experience creating and maintaining Revit lighting, conduit and cable, and electrical panel schedules, and complex Revit parametric families.
• Understanding of Electrical load classifications and their application in Revit.
• Ability to translate electrical engineering and design into Revit and solid experience using Revit as a primary electrical design and engineering tool.
• Must demonstrate strong ethical behavior while striving to produce quality work within project budgets and schedules.
• Team-oriented mindset is a must.
• Must understand the value of Client satisfaction.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to multi-task on several design projects.
• Able to meet challenging deadlines.
• Self-starter with sound judgment and decisiveness.

Attractive Benefits Package
Elcon encourages individual achievement and recognizes the strength of a diverse workforce. Elcon offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term coverage, bonuses, 401(k) plan, vacation, and sick leave as well as a creative and friendly office. Elcon is an equal opportunity employer.

Employment Type
Full-time, flexible work schedule

Primary Location
Beaverton, Oregon

Recruiter Contact Prohibited
Please do not contact anyone other than Trista Eckland, teckland@elcon.com for this position.

Elcon Associates, Inc. is seeking a senior electrical engineer to work out of our Lynnwood or Tukwila, WA office.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide technical, managerial, and supervisory direction for projects in various market segments.
• Perform technical activities including electrical system studies and electrical design for industrial, aviation, marine, and water/wastewater treatment facilities.
• Provide supervision and direction for the preparation of construction documents including drawings, calculations, reports, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Work with marketing and business manager and other technical discipline leads in developing technical proposals and have a proactive role in marketing.
• Manage, mentor, and grow a strong team of dynamic engineering and design staff working on small, medium, and large projects.
• Perform QC review for other project manager’s electrical design.

Required Qualifications:

• PE with 5+ years’ experience in facilities, buildings, industrial, and/or marine project design.
• Previous experience with consulting engineering firms with 5+ years is a must.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communication, and management skills.
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and dedication to produce quality work within project budgets and schedules.
• Strong understanding of the value of client satisfaction and demonstration of excellent communications skills with clients and other members of the design team.
• Ability to work with designers, drafters, and administration personnel to meet projects’ deadlines.
• Self-starter that takes initiative and has sound judgment and decisiveness.

Attractive Benefits Package
Elcon encourages individual achievement and recognizes the strength of a diverse workforce. Elcon offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term coverage, bonuses, 401(k) plan, vacation, and sick leave as well as a creative and friendly office. Elcon is an equal opportunity employer.

Employment Type
Full-time, flexible work schedule

Primary Location
Tukwila or Lynnwood, Washington

Recruiter Contact Prohibited
Contact to anyone at firm other than Trista Eckland, teckland@elcon.com or Chelsea Risner, crisner@elcon.com regarding this ad is also prohibited. We request no calls at this time.

Elcon Associates, Inc. is seeking an electrical designer to work out of our Lynnwood or Tukwila, WA office.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare AC and DC single line diagrams, metering and relaying schematics
• Prepare electrical equipment layouts, conduit, and cable layout
• Prepare power, lighting and grounding plans
• Prepare conduit and ductbank schedule
• Prepare cable and circuit schedule
• Develop equipment procurement and installation specifications
• Develop construction cost estimates
• Conduct load flow, short circuit analysis, protective device coordination and arc flash hazard analysis
• Perform voltage drop and grounding calculations
• Be familiar with various electrical software tools including SKM PTW, Easy Power, ETAP and ASPEN
• Other Duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• BSEE Graduate
• 5 years of experience as an electrical designer or similar role
• Engineer in Training certificate (EIT) or pursuing certificate
• Must demonstrate strong ethical behavior while striving to produce quality work within project budgets and schedules.
• Team-oriented mindset is a must.
• Must understand the value of Client satisfaction.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to multi-task on several design projects.
• Able to meet challenging deadlines.
• Self-starter with sound judgment and decisiveness.

Attractive Benefits Package

Elcon encourages individual achievement and recognizes the strength of a diverse workforce. Elcon offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term coverage, bonuses, 401(k) plan, vacation, and sick leave as well as a creative and friendly office. Elcon is an equal opportunity employer.

Employment Type
Full-time

Primary Location
Seattle, Washington

Recruiter Contact Prohibited
Do not contact anyone at the firm other than Chelsea Risner, crisner@elcon.com

Elcon Associates, Inc. is seeking a senior electrical engineer to work out of our Beaverton, OR office.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise and prepare design and provide guidance in developing of the following substation outdoor drawings: General Arrangement, Electrical Equipment Plans, Section Views (Elevations), Detailed Bills of Material, Lightning Stroke Shielding Plans, Grounding Plans, Conduits, Electrical Connection and Grounding Details, Underground Conduit/Raceway Plans, and Control Building Equipment & Cable Tray Layout.
• Supervise and provide design or assist in preparing and developing the engineering deliverables including one & three-line diagrams; relaying and metering; AC/DC schematics; control and relaying panel layouts and equipment wiring diagrams; auxiliary system design including batteries and chargers, AC & DC load centers, conduit, and cable sizing.
• Lead technical discussion with customers or peers explaining the issue/problem as well as the decision process behind the solution.
• Provide oversight/guidance to junior engineers.
• Possess social and communication skills necessary to integrate into a team, as well as effectively communicate with peers and customers.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum
• 10+ years of related experience
• PE licensure preferred

Attractive Benefits Package

Elcon encourages individual achievement and recognizes the strength of a diverse workforce. Elcon offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term coverage, bonuses, 401(k) plan, vacation, and sick leave as well as a creative and friendly office. Elcon is an equal opportunity employer.

Employment Type
Full-time

Primary Location
Beaverton, Oregon

Elcon Associates, Inc. is seeking a senior electrical engineer to work out of our Beaverton, OR office or remotely from the San Francisco Bay Area, CA.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide technical, managerial, and supervisory direction for projects in various market segments.
•  Perform technical activities including, power systems studies, low and medium voltage distribution design for rail transit and water & wastewater treatment facilities. Experience with high voltage substation design is a plus.
• Provide supervision and direction for the preparation of construction documents including drawings, calculations, reports, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Work with marketing and business managers and other technical discipline leads in developing technical proposals and have a proactive role in marketing.
• This senior position provides the opportunity to manage, mentor and grow a strong team of dynamic engineering and design staff working on large and complex projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed Oregon or California PE with 10 – 15 years of experience in heavy industrial and/ or rail transit. California rail transit experience is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience with consulting engineering firms is a must.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communication, and management skills.
• Must demonstrate strong ethical behavior while striving to produce quality work within project budgets and schedules.
• Must understand the value of client satisfaction.
• Able to meet challenging deadlines.
• Self-starter with sound judgment and decisiveness.

Attractive Benefits Package

Elcon encourages individual achievement and recognizes the strength of a diverse workforce. Elcon offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term coverage, bonuses, 401(k) plan, vacation, and sick leave as well as a creative and friendly office. Elcon is an equal opportunity employer.

Employment Type
Full-time

Primary Location
Beaverton, Oregon or remotely from the San Francisco Bay Area, CA