Engineer III

Rosendin•San Jose, CA

About The Position

The Engineer III is a senior engineering position responsible for providing technical engineering information and assistance to ensure compliance with the project requirements and all engineering standards, applicable codes, and specifications. This is a senior engineering role with developed subject matter expertise and the capability to mentor and train other staff.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering subjects, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, energy conservation, value engineering, applicable codes, standards, etc., is required to design state-of-the-art constructible projects.
Proficient in Autodesk, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.), Illumination software, and Oracle software pertaining to Engineering Productivity and CAC generation.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position
Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architectural engineering, or construction sciences
Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of Engineering Experience
Licensure as a US-based Professional Engineer is required

Nice To Haves

One-year on-site field experience strongly encouraged
Can be a combination of education, training, and relevant experience

Responsibilities

Oversee a team of engineers, designers, and staff on a project basis or individual initiative.
May be the Engineer of Record for projects as assigned.
Supervise, review, comment, and process equipment and system submittals.
Supervise process coordination between architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and all electrical trades.
Oversee the preparation of designs, including power, lighting, and auxiliary systems.
Oversee preparation of power system single-line diagrams, including feeder, over current protection sizing, and equipment elevations.
Supervise or conduct short circuit and over-current protection device coordination studies and Arc Flash Studies.
Supervise or conduct distribution analysis, including voltage drop, voltage droop, and underground heat effect (Neher-McGrath) calculations.
Oversee the project specifications or equipment buy-out.
Visit job sites to field survey existing electrical conditions.
Supervise or Utilize engineering analysis programs and professional judgment to analyze loads, lighting levels, and short circuit currents.
Conduct value engineering exercises to evaluate the cost of construction.
Attend project design team meetings and interface with various team members, particularly the client, architect, and mechanical contractor/engineer.
Work closely with the Rosendin Project Manager to coordinate the design criteria with budgetary issues and deliverables schedule on the projects they are assigned.
Research and resolve drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors during project installation.
Generate project specifications appropriate for the project.
Develop a complete and accurate sequence of operations for all designed systems.
Working knowledge of equipment and system testing and commissioning.
Perform work involving the application of conventional aspects of electrical engineering related to the design of high-tech, mission-critical health industry, commercial, industrial, high-rise residential, and other facilities.
Review plans and technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
Supervise the design and ongoing progress of a project, including the coordination of the project with the city, state, county officials, and other outside agencies.
Oversee plans and specifications, establish schedules, and coordinate electrical engineering work.
Prepare documentation for the commissioning of a building.
Resolve various complex problems (i.e., conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements, technical issue resolution).