Experienced Electrical Engineer/Designer Needed

Here is a rare chance to join the region’s leading electrical engineering firm that is expanding!

Do you take pride in the quality of work you produce?

Do you enjoy and excel in a team environment?

Do you want to grow yourself and your career to the next level?

Responsibilities:

  • Electrical design from start to finish of lighting systems, power systems for buildings (non-residential) and low voltage systems
  • Makes electrical calculations, using engineering formulas, software and skills
  • Prepares point by point lighting calculations and energy code compliance calculations
  • Prepares project specifications
  • Researches code requirements for projects
  • Maintains project schedule and is responsible for on time deliverables to clients

Qualifications:

  • 5 to 15 years experience as Electrical Engineer/Designer with some Project Management experience
  • Must have design experiencewith:
    • o Lighting Systems
    • o Power Systems for Building
    • o Low Voltage Systems
  • Client interface experience
  • General knowledge of National Electrical Code

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Compensation depends on experience
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • 401(K) with Company match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Days
  • Paid Holidays
  • Profit Sharing
  • Great team environment
  • Fun company events

If this sounds like you, please send your resume to:  mhallett@pkelectrical.com

No phone calls, please.

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PK Electrical, Inc. becomes certified by WBENC

PK Electrical, Inc.,  a business specializing in electrical engineering, received national certification  as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

WBENC’s national standard of certification  is a meticulous process including an in-depth review of the business and site inspection. The certification process is designed to confirm the business is at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by a woman or women.

To learn more about PK Electrical, Inc., please visit www.pkelectrical.com 

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Karen Purcell is a Featured Speaker at the SWE Western Regions Joint Conference

Karen Purcell, P.E. will be a featured speaker at the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Western Regions Joint Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii on March 2nd, 2012. Her presentation is designed to help women better understand and overcome the social and psychological hurdles commonly experienced in male-dominated STEM fields. The presentation is ideal for women who are considering entering into careers in the STEM fields, for those currently working in STEM professions, and for aspiring or established women business owners in STEM. In addition, the presentation will provide further encouragement to help attendees remain focused and successful in their STEM careers over the long term.

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PK Electrical adds more LEED certified personnel

Congratulations to Dugan Hadler, Jason Aviles and Eric MacGill for passing the LEED General Associate exam. All are electrical designers for PK Electrical, Inc.

PK Electrical, Inc. is a self-performing electrical engineering firm that provides a broad range of services from low voltage, medium voltage distribution design to electrical and lighting design.

 

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Glenn Burud passes ICC commercial inspector’s exam.

We are pleased to announce that Glenn Burud has passed the ICC commercial inspector’s exam.  Glenn has been in the electrical industry 54 years and has a wealth of experience. He is licensed master electrician and has been  designing for PK Electrical for the last five years. He is also a licensed contractor for heating and air conditioning, plumbing and general contractor in the state of California.

 

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PK Electrical wins HotFirm Award

PK Electrical, Inc., has been selected for the second year in a row as a HotFirm by ZweigWhite, the nation’s leader in enhancing business performance for the A/E industry. This annual list of 178 firms from the United States and Canada features the architecture, engineering, environmental, and multi-disciplinary firms that have outperformed the economy and competitors to become leaders in their chosen field. PK Electrical, Inc. is a Reno based electrical engineering firm that provides services throughout the western United States.

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PK Electrical – RGJ Entrepreneur of the Year – Medium Company

PK Electrical, Inc., under principal Karen Purcell, added 18 new clients and one new employee in 2011, improved staff qualifications when three staff members passed the LEED exam and one passed the ICC commercial inspector exam, and grew revenue 18 percent. The company has plans to open a second office in the next 12 to 18 months.

In 2011, Purcell also wrote and published a book and launched a nonprofit, STEMspire, to encourage young women to go into science, technology, engineering and math careers. Her goal is to help young women take advantage of rewarding career opportunities in STEM fields.

Congratulations to Karen Purcell, Alan Wiskus and the entire PK Electrical team.

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Lighting Trends

Lighting Trends

Lighting Trends

PK Electrical, Inc. is a self-performing electrical engineering, design and consulting firm. Since our inception, the firm has done public and private sector work ranging from $5,000 to $76,000,000. Our commitment to innovative electrical designs has lead to tremendous growth and repeat clientele.

Our team has provided electrical experience to assure quality design of more than 3000 projects. Projects have included military, medium voltage design, universities, healthcare, utility, sustainable projects, roadway lighting, industrial, schools, religious facilities, libraries, airports, office buildings, parks, site lighting, traffic signals, master planning, fire alarm systems and power distribution.

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Commercial Lighting

Commercial Lighting

Commercial Lighting

PK Electrical, Inc., a Nevada Corporation, was established in 1996.  The principals, Karen D. Purcell, P.E.  and Alan Wiskus, LEED AP BD+C, bring more than 40 years of electrical engineering experience to the corporation.  Our office is located in Reno, Nevada.

Prior to starting PK Electrical, Inc., Ms. Purcell worked as a project manager in electrical design. Her body of work included school districts, various city, county and state municipalities and international airports.  In 1996, Ms. Purcell formed PK Electrical, Inc.

Mr. Wiskus joined the firm in February 1997 as an electrical designer. He has a background in medical, commercial, educational, industrial and residential projects. In 2004, Mr. Wiskus became a principal and currently serves as vice president.

Since 1996, the firm has experienced tremendous growth in size and project size, project type and has expanded coverage to include all of Nevada, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Guam. Our growth is a reflection of satisfied customers and a dedication to our discipline.

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