Engineer III

Rosendin•Sterling, VA

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 requires developed subject matter expertise and includes mentoring and training other staff. The Engineer III oversees engineering teams and design work, coordinates with project stakeholders, and may serve as Engineer of Record for assigned projects. Work involves electrical engineering design and analysis for high-tech, mission-critical health industry, commercial, industrial, high-rise residential, and other facilities. The role also includes site visits, project coordination, resolving technical issues, and supporting commissioning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architectural engineering, or construction sciences.
Typically, a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience.
Licensure as a US-based Professional Engineer is required.
Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering subjects, 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 adjust 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.

Responsibilities

Oversee engineers, designers, and staff on project work or individual initiatives.
Serve as Engineer of Record for projects when assigned.
Supervise, review, comment on, and process equipment and system submittals.
Supervise coordination between architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical trades.
Oversee design preparation for power, lighting, and auxiliary systems.
Oversee preparation of power system single-line diagrams, including feeder and overcurrent protection sizing and equipment elevations.
Supervise or conduct short-circuit and overcurrent 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 clients, architects, mechanical contractors, engineers, and other team members.
Coordinate design criteria with project budget and deliverable schedules in collaboration with the Rosendin Project Manager.
Research and resolve drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors during project installation.
Generate project specifications and develop a complete and accurate sequence of operations for designed systems.
Apply electrical engineering principles to design facilities across the health, commercial, industrial, residential, and other sectors.
Review plans, technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
Supervise project design and progress, coordinating 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 and apply working knowledge of equipment and system testing and commissioning.
Resolve complex problems involving conflicting design requirements, unsuitable conventional materials, coordination challenges, and technical issues.