Electrical Engineer

Parette Somjen Architects LLC•Rockaway Township, NJ

2d•$85,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer directs design, technical, and administrative efforts to support efficient, cost-effective project execution and design excellence. The role leads all drawing and documentation work for the electrical, technology, and fire alarm engineering discipline, and actively manages project schedules, programs, documentation, and team assignments. The engineer communicates with the Engineering Technical Director and staff about staffing needs and projections, assists with fee estimates and scope definition, and supports project-hour and fee breakdowns to secure work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology from an accredited program.
Advanced knowledge of engineering documentation and current construction standards.
Advanced understanding of architectural engineering and related fields.
Proficient oral and written English communication skills.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders and navigate work areas under construction; use construction personnel hoists; and stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities including close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and to sit, talk, hear, and stand.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) certification.

Responsibilities

Support staff development of industry knowledge and engineering skills through example and learning opportunities related to codes, technologies, and materials.
Review staff timesheets weekly and complete monthly reviews of hours; meet with the Engineering Technical Director as required.
Maintain the flow of critical project and office information and communicate effectively with the team, supervisor, and others.
Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Sign and seal engineering documents and supervise the creation of engineering documents.
Collaborate with other discipline engineers, architectural teams, consultants, and the Technical Director to complete quality-review milestones.
Lead project meetings and use agendas to coordinate engineering design work among project team members.
Oversee construction contract administration and attend construction meetings and site walks as required by the project.
Oversee contract-document submittals for agency review and permit approval.
Review calculations, drawings, and specifications for project delivery and verify code compliance of engineering designs.
Use Project Management Road Map Tools and Project Manager Checklists.
Oversee the workload, responsibilities, and project-specific tasks of discipline engineering designers and job captains.
Support communication between the engineering team and architectural studios.
Seek learning opportunities and participate in professional development events and programs.
Mentor engineering team members.
Coordinate and collaborate with project managers and assistant project managers across the firm.
Provide feedback to improve project execution.
Travel to project sites as required.