Senior Electrical Engineer (PE)

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson•Virginia Beach, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients—while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life. Position Summary: Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer. A Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for performing, directing, and supervising all aspects of Electrical Engineering on multi-discipline building design projects of moderate to large scope for commercial, municipal, university and government facilities. This role offers flexible work location options in Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; Virginia Beach, VA; or Macon, GA. General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Requirements

Ability to prepare effective and concise documents
Ability to make presentations to a variety of groups up to and including large public meetings
Have a can-do attitude with a desire to provide outstanding professional services
Be dedicated to his or her professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm as a whole
Be dedicated to the advancement of the engineering profession
Possess demonstrated ability to lead by example, teaching and mentoring younger staff and working well with others in a team environment
Proficient in MS Office Software
Proficient in discipline specific design software
Graduate of an ABET-accredited 4 or 5-year engineering program in one of the following disciplines: Electrical Engineering (Building design or power distribution focus) Electrical Engineering Technology (Building design or power distribution focus) Architectural Engineering (Electrical Engineering focus) Architectural Engineering Technology (Electrical Engineering focus)
10+ years or more of significant design and practice experience in a leadership role with a Electrical Engineering firm or a multi-discipline Architectural & Engineering firm with substantial knowledge of applicable energy codes and standards
Must be a fully licensed Professional Engineer in at least one US state, preferably in the local jurisdiction
Additional certifications such as CDT, CCS, or CCCA are encouraged to reflect personal growth in the profession and an ever increasing knowledge base to enhance the design and documentation process

Nice To Haves

Understanding of sustainable design principles and design practices with LEED AP accreditation preferred
Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Registered Communication Distribution Designer (RCDD), or Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional (CLEP), certifications are desirable
Active participation in IEEE, IES or other related professional organizations is desirable
Working familiarity with design and production software to a point of being able to understand the capabilities and limitations of the programs and interact with the support staff in their use of the software is highly desirable
Strong experience in the design of building power distribution, lighting, communications and security systems is desirable
Experience as a lead designer or Electrical Engineer in federal, state, municipal, healthcare, commercial, higher education or similar projects plus experience in Design/Build and CM at Risk project delivery methods is desirable

Responsibilities

Performing all aspects of electrical engineering design (specifically power distribution) as a Senior or Lead Engineer, including Conceptual Studies, Program Requirements, Design Analyses, Calculations, Equipment selection and layout, and System selection and layout for building design and site electrical utilities
Meeting with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of work for building design electrical engineering services
Providing oversight and coordination of electrical engineering projects and the electrical engineering portion of multi-discipline projects, and working with assigned Project Managers to meet client’s budget, contract fees, goals, objectives, and deadlines
Coordinating, supervising, and communicating all aspects of electrical design within multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that electrical design details integrate properly with all other disciplines represented on the design team
Directing, supervising, training, and ensuring quality control of junior electrical engineers, EIT’s, and designers
Ensuring staff compliance with quality control policies and procedures and providing electrical engineering QC reviews for other engineers and designers.
Preparing and supervising the preparation of accurate and complete electrical project programming, schematic designs, design development designs, and construction documents.
Performing and supervising electrical engineering support services during the bidding process, such as preparing addenda, amendments, and responding to RFI’s.
Performing and directing electrical engineering construction phase services including representing the firm on-site, answering RFI’s, reviewing shop drawings and preparing record drawings, etc.
Working with, responding to, and taking direction from Project Managers, Design Managers, Managing Principals, Department Directors, Department Heads and senior management
Working independently with limited direction, but collaboratively with other engineers and designers
Mentoring and monitoring the professional development of junior electrical engineering staff
Assist in presenting projects to clients, contractors, project team members, AHJ’s, and members of the public through all stages of the project
Actively support Company marketing and business development activities
Establish and maintain positive client relationships
Provide technical guidance to mechanical staff
Assisting Department Director and Department Head in developing new and/or revised processes and procedures
Representing the Department Head (DH) when the DH is unavailable
Leading staff training sessions
Providing input to Department Head on staff annual performance reviews