Engineering Team Lead

Rosendin•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Engineering Team Lead is an engineering management position responsible for technical engineering oversight and design team management on assigned projects. The role provides financial, resource-allocation, logistical, and technical leadership, and mentors and trains staff under their supervision. The position may serve as Engineer of Record for projects within its responsibility. Travel is up to 25%, not including local field visits. Work is conducted primarily indoors, with occasional job-site visits and varying environmental conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in engineering, architectural engineering, or construction sciences.
Typically, a minimum of 8 years of engineering experience.
Registration as a licensed US-based Professional Engineer (P.E.) is required.
Knowledge of engineering processes and calculations, including load calculations, equipment layout, normal and emergency standby distribution, HV/MV distribution, lighting layout and calculations, power and lighting controls, utility coordination, grounding, value engineering, applicable codes, and standards.
Working knowledge of equipment and system testing and commissioning.
Ability to assume responsibility, interface, and coordinate with others.
Ability to analyze and resolve complex engineering problems.
Ability to oversee electrical system studies, including Short Circuit, Overcurrent Protection, Arc Flash, Voltage Drop/Droop, and Underground Thermal Calculations.
Management skills, including work planning, resource management, fee development, staff oversight, staff development, and advancement planning.
Knowledge of electrical construction sufficient to understand how design packages will be built.
Fluency with Building Codes and local codes in the area of the projects.
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and 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, Trade Partners, and others.
Leadership skills and ability to lead a diverse team toward a goal.
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group.
Field experience is strongly recommended.
Education and experience may be a combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Oracle experience is preferred.
Field experience is strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

Understand project requirements and develop design fees for requested work.
Prepare and oversee work plans for engineering and production resources.
Oversee Engineers, Designers, and Modeling staff assigned to the team or project.
Communicate with Project Managers or executives about the effort required to complete deliverables and support projects, including developing requests for additional services for submission to the Project Manager or Owner.
Lead the Engineering CAC effort and interact with the project Project Manager.
Resolve complex problems, including conflicting design requirements, unsuitable conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements.
Supervise project coordination with city, state, and county officials and other regulatory agencies.
Attend project design meetings with the overall Design Build Team.
Visit job sites to review installation or assess current conditions.
Perform Value Engineering studies.
Act as Engineer of Record for projects within the position’s responsibility.
Mentor and train staff under supervision.
Manage work planning, resources, fee development, staff oversight, staff development, and advancement planning.