Electrical Engineer - Power & Energy

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson • Virginia Beach, VA

74d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients-while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life. Clark Nexsen is seeking an Electrical Engineer (P&E) who is passionate about energy performance and sustainability in the built environment to join our Energy Consulting Team. Our Energy Consulting Team provides design and consulting services related to decarbonization, renewable energy, microgrids, and energy efficiency projects. We are driven to make the world a better place through our work.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ABET-accredited 4, 5, or 6-year engineering program in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
• Professional Engineering licensure in Electrical Engineering is required
• Minimum of 7 years of significant design and practice experience in a leadership role with an Energy firm, Electrical Utility, Electrical firm, MEP firm, or multi-discipline Architectural & Engineering firm
• In-depth knowledge of electrical systems and equipment selection for solar, BESS, power generation, microgrid systems, microgrid/SCADA controls, microgrid technology, other renewable energy sources, and grid management
• Strong project management skills and the ability to lead a team of electrical engineers and designers
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Familiarity with sustainability practices and net-zero building principles
• Active participation in IEEE is desirable
• Ability to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management
• Working knowledge and direct experience with design and production software
• Strong experience in the design of medium-voltage power distribution, generation facilities, smart grid facilities, photovoltaic systems, EV charging stations, BESS systems, and SCADA/PLC controls is desirable

Nice To Haves

• Specific software includes: SKM Power Tools or Equivalent, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit

Responsibilities

• Performing all aspects of electrical engineering design (specifically power distribution) as a Senior or Lead Engineer, including Conceptual Studies, Program Requirements, Design Analyses, Calculations, Equipment selection and layout, and System selection and layout for energy design and site electrical utilities with minimal direction from supervising staff
• Meeting with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of work for energy design electrical engineering services
• Providing oversight and coordination of energy electrical engineering projects and the electrical engineering portion of multi-discipline projects, and working with assigned Project Managers to meet client's budget, contract fees, goals, objectives, and deadlines
• Coordinating, supervising, and communicating all aspects of energy electrical design within multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that electrical design details integrate properly with all other disciplines represented on the design team
• Directing, supervising, training, and ensuring quality control of electrical engineers, EIT's, and designers
• Ensuring staff compliance with quality control policies and procedures and providing electrical engineering QC reviews for other engineers and designers
• Preparing and supervising the preparation of accurate and complete energy electrical project programming, schematic designs, design development designs, and construction documents
• Performing and supervising energy electrical engineering support services during the bidding process, such as preparing addenda, amendments, and responding to RFI's
• Performing and directing electrical engineering construction phase services including representing the firm on-site, answering RFI's, reviewing shop drawings and preparing As-built drawings, etc. as directed
• Providing technical input to the energy engineering design such as value engineering and industry best practices
• Working independently with limited direction, but collaboratively with other engineers and designers
• Mentoring of engineering staff to foster their professional development
• Actively support Company marketing and business development activities, particularly the Energy Consulting Team
• Providing technical guidance to electrical staff
• Assisting with the development of new and/or revised processes and procedures
• Performing other responsibilities as assigned by the Energy Consulting Team's Managing Principal and Project Managers

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working schedule
• Healthy work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees