Engineering Designer IV

McKim & Creed, Inc.•Raleigh, NC

48d•Hybrid

About The Position

McKim & Creed is a unique, employee-owned firm that values its people and fosters an environment for growth, innovation, and flourishing. They are seeking to add to their Water Business Unit as an Electrical PE/EIT Engineer in their North Carolina market. This role is ideal for someone who wants to contribute to improving communities through their work. The company has a reputation for state-of-the-art design in water resource management and infrastructure optimization, committed to innovation, sustainability, and resource efficiencies for a cleaner, safer future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
Professional Engineer registration or EIT on track to get PE licensure within 1 year.
4-8+ years’ professional experience required.
Proven experience with design of medium voltage and low voltage electrical distribution systems including electrical equipment such as Motor Control Centers, Generators and Switchgears.
Ability to produce single line diagrams, motor elementary diagrams and instrument loop wiring diagrams.
Experience with Electrical Area classification plan development and ability to specify electrical equipment in classified areas.
Experience with Generator sizing Tools such Caterpiller SpecSizer or Cumminis Powersuite and the ability to design full emergency backup systems.
Ability to review electrical drawings designed by junior electrical designers and provide redlines and guidance.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
Design and plan production experience utilizing AutoCAD and/or Revit is required.
Experience with Arc Flash software such as eTap or SKM is required.
Extensive knowledge of the NEC and NFPA 780.
Field investigative and start-up experience.
The ability to balance multiple work assignments on multiple projects at the same time is required.
The ability to work alone but also effectively as part of a team is required.
Requires process-oriented thinking with strong organizational and technical skills.
Requires excellent communication, and the ability to take and understand directives from Project Engineers and Project Managers.
The ability to complete work consistently, with moderate flexibility to accommodate varying demands from Project Managers is required.
Candidates are required to have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record as determined by McKim & Creed.
Candidates are required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with US BASED experience in acquiring permits from review agencies on a local, state, and federal level, including direct coordination and communication.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical engineering work including design, design review, and construction support services for wastewater treatment plants and pump stations.
Responsible for bringing projects from the design stage through to completion with multiple project team members.
Develop electrical plans, delegate tasks to junior engineers, and provide guidance throughout the project duration.
Perform QAQC and collaborate with other disciplines.
Interact and work directly with clients, conduct preliminary evaluations, prepare various reports, produce detailed technical specifications and drawing packages, and prepare permit submittments for engineering projects.
Balance multiple tasks on multiple projects.
Coordinate with the project team regarding RFIs, submittals, contract modifications, and other changes to the project.
Analyze processes and systems to identify ways to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs.
Collaborate with Project Managers to identify and troubleshoot problems.
Coordinate with other engineering departments when necessary.
Participate in site visits, agency meetings, and municipal meetings as needed.