Electrical Engineer

Morgan Construction Management, LLC•Philadelphia, PA

4d•$115,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

Morgan Construction Management (MCM) is seeking a Pennsylvania-licensed Electrical Engineer with experience in school buildings and facilities construction. The role primarily supports projects at existing educational buildings and related support facilities, with some site work, and provides support to the Office of Capital Programs Team at the School District of Philadelphia. The position reports directly to the Design Manager. The Electrical Engineer supports capital improvement projects through consultant procurement and review, scope development, design and construction document review, bidding and construction support, and coordination with internal departments, external agencies, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders. The role also contributes to long-range facilities planning, capital investment strategies, and the evaluation, restoration, repair, and preservation of historic schools and building systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
Professional Engineer license in Pennsylvania.
At least seven years of professional electrical design experience for schools, commercial buildings, facilities, construction, and assessments.
Knowledge of applicable electrical and building codes and standards, including NEC/NFPA 70, NFPA 72, IBC, City of Philadelphia codes, and IECC/ASHRAE 90.1.
Experience with the building permit process in the City of Philadelphia.
Experience designing power distribution, lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, grounding, and low-voltage systems.
Knowledge of Revit MEP and AutoCAD for preparing and reviewing electrical construction documents and technical drawings.
Familiarity with electrical power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, emergency power, generators, and low-voltage systems.
Ability to develop project scopes, technical reports, cost estimates, and documentation for renovation and new construction projects.
Ability to issue RFPs to third-party design firms and review consultant proposals, drawings, and specifications.
Knowledge of building renovation and construction processes, including coordination with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and structural disciplines.
Familiarity with applicable electrical and building codes and permit processes, including the City of Philadelphia Building Permit process.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to construction professionals, internal departments, stakeholders, and decision makers.
Excellent communication and coordination skills to work effectively with project teams, consultants, contractors, and other departments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and related project documentation tools.

Responsibilities

Generate and advertise RFPs to select third-party design firms.
Review and approve proposals from third-party design firms.
Manage contracts and approve design-firm invoices.
Develop scope determination reports for capital improvement projects by assessing fire alarm systems, electrical power systems, lighting, generators, and elevators for renovation and new construction projects.
Technically review and approve design development plans and construction documents.
Prepare bid specifications and IFBs and provide design support to the Capital Improvement Project Team during bidding and construction.
Contribute to the evaluation, restoration, repair design, and preservation of existing historic schools, construction materials, and building systems.
Engage with the Philadelphia L&I department and other external agencies.
Coordinate with project stakeholders to ensure building systems are constructible.
Work with internal Environmental, Construction, Facilities & Maintenance, and Space Planning departments.
Perform related work as required.
Support development of long-range facilities plans and capital investment strategies.
Assist in evaluating consultant and contractor performance.
Participate in special initiatives related to facilities planning, funding, and capital program governance.
Respond to inquiries from client staff, building staff, facilities stakeholders, and community stakeholders regarding capital projects.