Eng-Electrical - Project Engineer

HOK Human Resources•Houston, TX

89d•Hybrid

About The Position

HOK is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join its growing team in Dallas or Houston. The role is responsible for successful project delivery, from developing concepts and producing designs through construction and commissioning, in collaboration with colleagues across the firm. The position devotes approximately 90% of its time to project engineering and 10% to project management and technical improvement. Project work includes engineering small- to medium-sized projects with construction costs under $80 million and engineering segments of large projects over $100 million while supporting senior staff. The engineer also supports project delivery standards, technical improvements, client service, and business development as needed. Some travel and overtime are required. The role has a hybrid work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
At least 7 years of project engineering experience, from design development through opening, including at least one completed high-profile project.
Experience delivering projects with construction values between $20 million and $80 million.
Experience working in integrated teams.
Experience designing and delivering LEED Silver or higher projects.
Ability to engineer and deliver projects between $20 million and $80 million in size.
Ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines.
Clear verbal and written communication skills and understanding of industry communication protocols.
Ability to set, monitor, and deliver to budgets.
Strong project management skills and ability to understand multidisciplinary coordination issues.
Ability to teach and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems.
Experience designing medium- and low-voltage systems.
Experience designing electrical systems for complex buildings and campuses.
Experience designing fire alarm and life safety systems for complex projects and complex control strategies.
Some travel and overtime are required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
NCEES record allowing registration in any state.
Proficiency with Revit.
Experience with potential project types in commercial, corporate, institutional and civic, justice, aviation, science and technology, and healthcare sectors.
Experience with complex analysis tools for electrical design.
Experience with architecturally significant buildings, controls and commissioning, central plants, multiple emergency generator systems, and mission-critical buildings.

Responsibilities

Identify ways to improve electrical engineering design and design processes, and assess emerging design trends for potential application to projects.
Perform project management tasks, including estimating project manpower, managing communications, monitoring budgets, organizing deliverables, and setting delivery standards.
Develop typical details, specifications, drawing standards, and Revit standards in coordination with the BIM team.
Monitor industry and technology developments and recommend changes to approaches and services.
Improve analytical processes and documentation, and develop common and critical solutions.
Promote strong internal and external client service.
Lead project engineering for small- to medium-sized projects with construction costs under $80 million, from concept and schematic design through construction documents, construction, and commissioning.
Engineer segments of large projects over $100 million while supporting senior staff.
Provide design input and review other engineers' projects.
Attend client meetings and promote positive contact with current and prospective clients.
Contribute ideas and solutions as a team member and lead issues when appropriate.
Conduct site surveys to determine renovation strategies and document and evaluate existing systems.
Visit construction sites to review quality, progress, and compliance with specifications and standards.
Review projects at all design stages and deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality.
Seek input from senior staff on technical matters to improve project outcomes.
Support business development as needed by preparing project descriptions, presenting work at industry events, and developing electrical engineering fee estimates and assumptions.