Project Engineer-Electrical

McKim and Creed • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer-Electrical joins the Building, Energy and Infrastructure Group’s Distributed Energy Resources team, working from the Atlanta office in Peachtree Corners or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The role provides technical and design services on multidisciplinary projects involving renewable energy systems, from large commercial projects to utility-scale work, as well as institutional, commercial, and industrial facilities.

The engineer supports electrical systems design and construction documentation for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and telecommunications. Work includes preparing drawings and specifications, design computations, assessments, evaluations, reports, and correspondence under the guidance of a senior engineer. The role also includes observing construction progress on projects where the engineer had significant involvement and completing assigned work within budget and schedule. The position reports directly to a Senior Engineer and coordinates with the Project Manager, Senior Electrical Engineer, and other design team members.

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 organization, technical, and communication skills; ability to understand and follow directives and coordinate with a 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.
• Precision, accuracy, and a methodical approach to work.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) commensurate with years of experience.
• High technical aptitude and interest in technology and keeping 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

• Some 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 telecommunications systems.
• Prepare electrical design and construction drawings and specifications for institutional, commercial, and industrial facilities as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Generate electrical design and construction drawings using AutoCAD software.
• Observe electrical construction progress on projects in which 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.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); employees are owners and benefit from company profits.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid holidays.
• Bereavement, parental, medical, and military leave.
• Multiple office locations.
• 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