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I've been working as a power systems engineer doing SCCAF studies at a MEP firm that does a lot of data center work. I use SKM to run these studies and have become proficient in the program.

While performing these studies themselves is fine I have grown tired of the unreasonable deadlines that come from the client, dealing with the general contractors on a daily basis, and the stress that has arisen from all of these things. I've started to question whether this career path is something I would like to do for the rest of my career and wanted to take to Reddit to look for some advice from fellow electrical engineers as well as try to see how the day to day of this job might work at other companies.

First off I perform this work at a MEP firm which typically aren't always the one to take on the responsibilities of a SCCAF study. I know that there are many power systems engineering firms that take the contracts for these studies and perhaps they might have more bandwidth than a MEP firm whose main focus is on design work in Revit and AutoCAD. Most of the time it is on me to build SKM models, be on calls with the client and GC, and run the studies all on my own for a singular project, with multiple going on at the same time.

Are there any engineers that work at power systems firms that can give some insight on what their workload generally looks like and if these companies have more bandwidth to help lighten the workload? In addition, for those who do SCCAF studies at MEP firms, how does your workflow and workload look compared to mine? Do you face similar challenges challenges? These responses on how other companies operate can help me decide whether this is an industry wide problem or just one with my current employer.

On a different note, the only application I have seen SCCAF studies done in are for data centers. I know there are other applications for these studies to be done, however I have never seen the opportunity for it. The world of data center design is generally composed fast turn arounds for deadlines, big workloads and lots of stress so I was wondering what some other applications for SCCAF studies are. In addition, how common is it to work at a company that does SCCAF studies of existing buildings?

My final question to everyone: What are possible career paths I can take outside of doing data center SCCAF studies? I can't see myself doing this for the rest of my life and was wondering what other careers my skills would be suited for. I have my degree in electrical engineering so I would prefer to stay in the field, however I would also appreciate some suggestions outside of it. One thing's for sure I don't want to work at a MEP firm forever.

I appreciate any insight/responses

I've been working as a power systems engineer doing SCCAF studies at a MEP firm that does a lot of data center work. I use SKM to run these studies and have become proficient in the program.

While performing these studies themselves is fine I have grown tired of the unreasonable deadlines that come from the client, dealing with the general contractors on a daily basis, and the stress that has arisen from all of these things. I've started to question whether this career path is something I would like to do for the rest of my career and wanted to take to Reddit to look for some advice from fellow electrical engineers as well as try to see how the day to day of this job might work at other companies.

First off I perform this work at a MEP firm which typically aren't always the one to take on the responsibilities of a SCCAF study. I know that there are many power systems engineering firms that take the contracts for these studies and perhaps they might have more bandwidth than a MEP firm whose main focus is on design work in Revit and AutoCAD. Most of the time it is on me to build SKM models, be on calls with the client and GC, and run the studies all on my own for a singular project, with multiple going on at the same time.

Are there any engineers that work at power systems firms that can give some insight on what their workload generally looks like and if these companies have more bandwidth to help lighten the workload? In addition, for those who do SCCAF studies at MEP firms, how does your workflow and workload look compared to mine? Do you face similar challenges challenges? These responses on how other companies operate can help me decide whether this is an industry wide problem or just one with my current employer.

On a different note, the only application I have seen SCCAF studies done in are for data centers. I know there are other applications for these studies to be done, however I have never seen the opportunity for it. The world of data center design is generally composed fast turn arounds for deadlines, big workloads and lots of stress so I was wondering what some other applications for SCCAF studies are. In addition, how common is it to work at a company that does SCCAF studies of existing buildings?

My final question to everyone: What are possible career paths I can take outside of doing data center SCCAF studies? I can't see myself doing this for the rest of my life and was wondering what other careers my skills would be suited for. I have my degree in electrical engineering so I would prefer to stay in the field, however I would also appreciate some suggestions outside of it. One thing's for sure I don't want to work at a MEP firm forever.

I appreciate any insight/responses

I've been working as a power systems engineer doing SCCAF studies at a MEP firm that does a lot of data center work. I use SKM to run these studies and have become proficient in the program.

While performing these studies themselves is fine I have grown tired of the unreasonable deadlines that come from the client, dealing with the general contractors on a daily basis, and the stress that has arisen from all of these things. I've started to question whether this career path is something I would like to do for the rest of my career and wanted to take to Reddit to look for some advice from fellow electrical engineers as well as try to see how the day to day of this job might work at other companies.

First off I perform this work at a MEP firm which typically aren't always the one to take on the responsibilities of a SCCAF study. I know that there are many power systems engineering firms that take the contracts for these studies and perhaps they might have more bandwidth than a MEP firm whose main focus is on design work in Revit and AutoCAD. Most of the time it is on me to build SKM models, be on calls with the client and GC, and run the studies all on my own for a singular project, with multiple going on at the same time.

Are there any engineers that work at power systems firms that can give some insight on what their workload generally looks like and if these companies have more bandwidth to help lighten the workload? In addition, for those who do SCCAF studies at MEP firms, how does your workflow and workload look compared to mine? Do you face similar challenges challenges? These responses on how other companies operate can help me decide whether this is an industry wide problem or just one with my current employer.

On a different note, the only application I have seen SCCAF studies done in are for data centers. I know there are other applications for these studies to be done, however I have never seen the opportunity for it. The world of data center design is generally composed fast turn arounds for deadlines, big workloads and lots of stress so I was wondering what some other applications for SCCAF studies are. In addition, how common is it to work at a company that does SCCAF studies of existing buildings?

My final question to everyone: What are possible career paths I can take outside of doing data center SCCAF studies? I can't see myself doing this for the rest of my life and was wondering what other careers my skills would be suited for. I have my degree in electrical engineering so I would prefer to stay in the field, however I would also appreciate some suggestions outside of it. One thing's for sure I don't want to work at a MEP firm forever.

I appreciate any insight/responses