Electrical Construction Engineer III

Rosendin•Virginia, MN

About The Position

The Engineer III is a senior engineering position responsible for providing technical engineering information and assistance to ensure compliance with project requirements, engineering standards, applicable codes, and specifications. The role calls for developed subject matter expertise and the ability to mentor and train other staff. The engineer may oversee project teams and may serve as Engineer of Record for assigned projects. The position applies electrical engineering principles to the design and construction of high-tech, mission-critical health industry, commercial, industrial, high-rise residential, and other facilities. Work includes overseeing electrical designs and analyses, coordinating with other disciplines and project stakeholders, resolving technical and drawing interpretation issues during installation, and supporting project specifications, commissioning, schedules, and deliverables. The role includes site visits and travel of up to 50%, not including local field visits. The general work environment is primarily indoors and involves sitting, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, and bending. Environmental conditions may vary and include fluorescent lighting and air conditioning; noise is usually low to medium. Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architectural engineering, or construction sciences.
Typically, at least 5 years of engineering experience.
A US-based Professional Engineer license is required.
Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering topics, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, energy conservation, value engineering, applicable codes, and standards.
Proficiency in Autodesk, Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, and Excel), illumination software, and Oracle software related to engineering productivity and CAC generation.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with employees at all levels, vendors, clients, and others.

Nice To Haves

One year of on-site field experience is strongly encouraged.
Education, training, and relevant experience may be combined.

Responsibilities

Oversee engineers, designers, and staff on project assignments or individual initiatives.
Serve as Engineer of Record for projects when assigned.
Supervise, review, comment on, and process equipment and system submittals.
Supervise coordination among architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical trades.
Oversee preparation of designs for power, lighting, and auxiliary systems.
Oversee preparation of power system single-line diagrams, including feeder and over-current protection sizing and equipment elevations.
Supervise or conduct short-circuit and over-current protection device coordination studies and Arc Flash Studies.
Supervise or conduct distribution analyses, including voltage drop, voltage droop, and underground heat-effect (Neher-McGrath) calculations.
Oversee project specifications or equipment buy-out.
Visit job sites to survey existing electrical conditions.
Supervise or use engineering analysis programs and professional judgment to analyze loads, lighting levels, and short-circuit currents.
Conduct value-engineering exercises to evaluate construction costs.
Attend project design team meetings and interface with team members, particularly clients, architects, and mechanical contractors or engineers.
Work with the Rosendin Project Manager to coordinate design criteria with project budgets and deliverable schedules.
Research and resolve drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors during project installation.
Generate project specifications appropriate to the project.
Develop a complete and accurate sequence of operations for designed systems.
Apply working knowledge of equipment and system testing and commissioning.
Review plans, technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
Supervise project design and progress, including coordination with city, state, and county officials and other outside agencies.
Oversee plans and specifications, establish schedules, and coordinate electrical engineering work.
Prepare building commissioning documentation.
Resolve complex problems such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitable conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements, and technical issues.
Mentor and train other staff.