Project Engineer-Electrical

McKim & Creed, Inc. • Pittsburgh, PA

16h

About The Position

The Project Engineer-Electrical joins McKim & Creed’s Building, Energy and Infrastructure Group within its Distributed Energy Resources team. The role is based in the Atlanta office at Peachtree Corners or in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and provides technical and design services on multidisciplinary projects for renewable energy systems ranging from large-scale commercial to utility-scale. The engineer develops electrical design and construction drawings and specifications for institutional, commercial, and industrial facilities, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and telecommunications systems. The role reports directly to a Senior Engineer and works under senior engineering guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering with an electrical focus, or an equivalent engineering degree with an electrical focus from an ABET-accredited university.
• Passed the FE/EIT examination and working toward becoming a licensed Professional Engineer within a couple of years.
• 5+ years of documented applicable experience working on similar facilities.
• 5+ years of Autodesk CAD and/or Revit experience in a similar design-related field.
• Strong organizational, technical, and communication skills.
• Ability to take and understand directives from the Project Manager and Electrical Lead and coordinate efforts with the design team.
• Ability to work independently when required and effectively as part of a project team.
• Ability to complete work consistently while accommodating varying project demands.
• High precision and accuracy, with a methodical approach to work.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code commensurate with years of experience.
• High technical aptitude and interest in technology and staying current in the field.
• Ability to climb ladders and perform field survey duties.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle and criminal records.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to medium-voltage systems and substation interconnection/protection.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Currently located in Pittsburgh or Atlanta.
• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Alignment with McKim & Creed’s Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and design services for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and telecommunication systems on multidisciplinary projects.
• Produce electrical design and construction drawings and specifications for institutional, commercial, and industrial facilities.
• Generate electrical design and construction drawings using AutoCAD.
• Observe electrical construction progress on projects where the engineer had significant involvement.
• Prepare design computations and assessments, perform technical evaluations, and prepare technical reports and correspondence under the guidance of a senior engineer.
• Complete assigned design tasks within budget and on schedule.
• Communicate and coordinate with the Project Manager, Senior Electrical Engineer, and other design team members to complete work efficiently.
• Perform field survey duties, including climbing ladders.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); employees are owners and benefit from profits earned.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid holidays.
• Bereavement, parental, medical, and military leave.
• Multiple office locations to work from.
• Growth opportunities, mentoring, and training.
• Tuition reimbursement, an early-career professional program, and online courses.
• Collaborative and supportive team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level