Lead Electrical Engineer

Apex Engineering Group•Fargo, ND

8d•$95 - $120•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Electrical Engineer works as a key team member on projects from planning through design and construction. The role independently and collaboratively contributes to developing project plans and specifications, provides direction and coordination for electrical design, and supervises and mentors subordinate engineers and designers. The engineer may also serve as the project engineer or representative in the field during construction. The position provides professional electrical engineering services to clients, including planning, design, specifications, plans, reports, construction observation, and project management. The engineer delegates and supervises project work, communicates project progress with team members, and attends company, project, and client meetings. The role may require communication with the public, handling difficult or confrontational situations with clients or contractors, travel, and out-of-town stays. The engineer must follow applicable company and client CADD/BIM procedures, employee handbook requirements, and safety policies, and perform work conscientiously, legally, ethically, and with attention to detail. The position is based in Fargo, North Dakota. It requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, professional engineer registration in North Dakota or Minnesota (or the ability to obtain registration within six months), and experience leading complex, multidisciplinary engineering design projects. The work includes office computer use and outdoor work during construction season; some duties may involve prolonged standing and walking, construction observation or surveying, and lifting materials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Professional Engineer registration, preferably in North Dakota or Minnesota, or ability to obtain registration within six months.
Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering design and familiarity with applicable codes, standards, and accepted industry practices.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare written specifications and contract documents.
Experience as a project lead on complex, multidisciplinary engineering design projects.
Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD 2017 or newer.
Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to operate a computer under normal ergonomic office conditions.
Ability to work outdoors during construction season.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods for construction observation or surveying duties when needed.
Ability to lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Must work scheduled and required hours.

Nice To Haves

Five to ten years of experience as an electrical project engineer is preferred.
Experience with electrical systems in commercial, health care, and educational facilities.
Experience in civil electrical and water/wastewater electrical engineering.
Experience with process instrumentation and control engineering.
Experience with industrial clients.
Revit experience.
Professional Engineer registration in North Dakota or Minnesota is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide electrical engineering services, including planning, design, specifications, plans, reports, construction observation, and project management.
Contribute independently and collaboratively to project plans and specifications from planning through design and construction.
Provide direction and coordination for electrical design on projects.
Supervise and mentor subordinate engineers and designers.
Delegate and supervise project tasks assigned to CADD/BIM Technicians, Graduate Engineers, and Field Technicians.
Communicate project updates and progress to team members throughout all project phases.
Attend company, project, and client meetings.
Communicate with the public at public involvement meetings, informational meetings, and construction notifications.
Address potentially difficult or confrontational situations involving clients or contractors.
Follow company and client CADD/BIM procedures, the employee handbook, and mandated safety policies.
Perform work conscientiously, legally, and ethically, with attention to detail.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Participate in professional organizations and community leadership programs as requested.
Travel and stay out of town when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.