Design Engineer III, Electrical - Houston, TX

Bowman Consulting Group•Houston, TX

About The Position

Bowman has an opportunity for a Design Engineer III, Electrical to join our team in Houston, TX. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. Purpose Perform all levels of electrical engineering and design including the development of construction documents as well as project and staff management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
Ten or more (10+) years of industry-related experience, in design of industrial, commercial, government, academic, R D, multi-family (low- and high-rise), and similar projects.
Knowledge of AutoCAD and REVIT software, SKM software tools, and/or Lighting Design software (i.e. AGI, Visual, etc.).

Nice To Haves

EIT and LEED accreditation strongly preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive broad guidance relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and broad parameters for execution.
Receive direction on highly complex assignments.
Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
Actively market the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.
Serve as mentor, resource, and trainer for Design Engineers and less experienced Project Engineers.
Represent project team in client communications and resolutions.
Design of complex electrical systems in accordance with current code requirements and sound engineering principles, as applicable to project type.
Create reports such as basis of designs, written narratives, field observations, letters to AHJ's, etc.
Take responsibility for more complex tasks and/or designs within project assignments.
Resolve complex design issues with clients.
Apply broad knowledge of engineering principles and procedures.
Oversee designs through project construction/completion.
Communicate effectively with engineers, project manager, and the client.
Conduct field observations visits to accurately document the existing field conditions and report on construction progress.
Organize/prioritize multiple tasks to complete the design in a sequential efficient manner.
Complete electrical calculations not limited to load studies, voltage drop, panel/transformer/feeder loading, generator sizing, illumination levels, etc.
Design/layout of electrical system devices, distribution components, lighting, fire alarm, emergency and backup power systems and special systems as applicable to the project type.
Accurately produce the project construction documents to meet milestone schedules within a predetermined hourly budget.
Attend coordination and design meetings, as needed.
Define and determine project specifications, performance criteria, and budget construction cost estimating.
Address comments from clients, AHJ's and other review authorities; adjust designs accordingly.
Review all project related construction administrative items (shop drawings, RFI's, change order proposals), as needed.
Work within established project budgets.
Possess and continue to develop a working knowledge of all codes applicable to the discipline.
Possess and continue to develop a working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit software.