Lead Project Engineer - Electrical

Bartlett & West•Bismarck, ND

10d

About The Position

Bartlett & West is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to design electrical engineering projects within its MEP Group. Project areas include higher education, industrial and commercial buildings, public works, regional water systems, energy, transportation, and railroad facilities. Working closely with the project manager, this role may help define project scope, meet customer expectations, support contract pricing, perform engineering services, oversee quality, coordinate resources, and meet deadlines and profitability goals. The position may serve as Engineer of Record on project plans and documents. The role focuses on lighting, building power systems, and power distribution. It includes developing plans and specifications, designing new and renovation projects, investigating sites and documenting existing conditions, and directing project deliverables through design, bidding, and contract administration. The engineer may sign and seal work as a Registered Professional Engineer. The position also provides technical advice, supports project planning and client presentations, monitors project quality and accounting inputs, and coordinates the work and development of project team members. The engineer typically manages multiple projects and clients, including complex or large projects. Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel is required, with a stated minimum of 20% depending on projects. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required. An offer is contingent on successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen within 48 hours of being contacted.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architectural, mechanical engineering with an HVAC background, electrical engineering with a building systems background, or a related engineering field.
At least 8 years of engineering experience in mechanical, electrical, or plumbing design.
Professional Engineer licensure is required; must obtain licensure in company-required states as soon as possible.
Detailed knowledge of electrical systems design, including riser and one-line diagrams, power distribution, electrical service size calculations, lighting design, and cost estimates.
Effective verbal and written communication, listening, reading, and proofreading skills.
Problem-solving and decision-making ability; analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain client and employee relationships.
Ability to lead, train, and mentor others.
Customer-service orientation, collaboration, negotiation, and political awareness.
Ability to achieve business results, exercise mature judgment, and plan, organize, and resolve problems creatively.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to handle complex, deadline-driven workloads.
Ability to work independently and successfully within a team.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
Ability to learn and use new technology and software, including tools such as Adobe, Bluebeam, Deltek Vision, and client relationship management software.
Initiative, responsibility, flexibility, leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation.
Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state on occasion; travel is stated as a minimum of 20% depending on projects.
Driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge or experience with MEP software.
Familiarity with SpecLink.

Responsibilities

Act as a technical specialist in the mechanical, electrical, or plumbing focus area.
Develop plans and specifications for MEP projects, with a focus on lighting, building power systems, and power distribution.
Design new and renovation projects; perform site investigations and document existing conditions.
Provide internal technical advice to project managers for proposals and client presentations.
Collaborate with project managers on project scope, concepts, strategies, task organization, effort estimates, fees, risk management, resources, schedules, and cost and budget estimates.
Direct, manage, and participate in project deliverables, potentially including signing and sealing work as a Registered Professional Engineer.
Conduct or participate in preliminary studies, plans, cost estimates, final reports, design-process oversight, plan production, project reviews, specifications, contract documents, bidding, contract awards, and contract administration.
Monitor and maintain quality across project deliverables.
Provide input to project managers on monthly project accounting, including review of project time and expense charges.
Coordinate and direct assignments of engineers and technicians working on projects.
Encourage communication and collaboration among project team members, provide constructive performance feedback, and coach team members.
Provide project team performance information to team leaders, delivery or marketing leaders, and project managers.
Stay current with engineering trends and methods, participate in relevant professional organizations, and maintain professional licensure in required states.
Analyze project issues and recommend efficient, cost-effective solutions.
Meet with equipment vendors on technical matters as directed.
Select project materials and equipment based on performance, cost, and operation and maintenance considerations.
Visit clients and project sites to support projects and business development.
Guide senior technicians and designers on plumbing, HVAC, and electrical equipment selection and layout.
Provide consultation or guidance on MEP projects during construction when needed.