Electrical - Project Engineer

HOK Human Resources • San Francisco, CA

7d • $115,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

HOK Project Engineers are responsible for successfully delivering small to medium building projects, or for engineering an assigned area of a major project as part of a larger team. The role includes developing concepts and producing electrical designs, from early design through construction documents, construction, and commissioning. Project Engineers spend approximately 90% of their time engineering projects and 10% on project management and technical improvement initiatives. They work collaboratively with clients, architects, engineers, BIM teams, and other project staff to deliver quality work on schedule and within budget. Travel and overtime may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.
• Licensed PE if an MEP Engineer.
• Licensed SE if a Structural Engineer in states requiring an SE license; PE or CE/PE in other states.
• Five years of project engineering experience, from design development through opening, including one completed high-profile project.
• Experience delivering projects with construction values over $20 million and up to $80 million.
• Experience working in integrated teams.
• Experience designing and delivering LEED Silver or higher projects.
• Ability to work creatively to solve complex problems.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Experience designing medium- and low-voltage systems.
• Experience designing electrical systems for small complex buildings.
• Experience designing fire alarm and life safety systems for small complex buildings.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• LEED accreditation or Green Associate credential.
• Experience with architecturally significant buildings.
• Experience with potential project types in commercial, corporate, institutional and civic, justice, aviation, and healthcare sectors.
• Experience with complex analysis tools for electrical design.
• Experience with controls and commissioning, central plants, multiple emergency generator systems, and mission-critical buildings.

Responsibilities

• Identify ways to improve engineering design and design processes, and monitor new engineering design trends for application to projects.
• Perform project management and technical improvement work, including manpower estimates, project communications, budget monitoring and inputs, organizing deliverables, and establishing project delivery standards.
• Develop typical details, specifications, drawing standards, and Revit standards in coordination with the BIM team.
• Keep abreast of industry and technology developments and recommend changes to approaches and services as appropriate.
• Improve analytical processes and documentation, and develop common and critical solutions.
• Foster a commitment to internal and external client service.
• Lead project engineering for small to medium projects under $80 million in construction cost, from concept and schematic design through construction documents, construction, and commissioning.
• Engineer segments of large projects over $100 million in construction cost while supporting a Senior Project Engineer.
• Provide design input and review other engineers’ projects.
• Attend client meetings and promote positive contact with current and prospective clients.
• Contribute ideas and solutions as a team member and lead issues where appropriate.
• Conduct site surveys to determine renovation engineering strategies and document and evaluate existing systems.
• Visit construction sites to review quality, progress, and compliance with specifications and standards.
• Review projects at all stages of design and ensure quality, timely delivery, and adherence to budget.
• Seek input from senior staff on technical matters to improve project outcomes.
• Support business development as needed by writing up key project aspects, presenting work at industry events, and preparing discipline-specific fee estimates and assumptions for potential projects.
• Work with architects on concepts for project competitions.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment.
• 10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays.
• At least 4 weeks of paid time off, with a cash-out option.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Free mental wellness resources.
• Life and AD&D coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Fertility coverage.
• Matching contributions to a 401(k) plan, with an investment menu and retirement planning guidance.
• Financial support and study preparation for licensure exams.
• CEU credit opportunities.
• Mentorship programs.
• Paid professional memberships.
• Discretionary bonus may be offered.

What This Job Offers

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