Senior Electrical Engineer
About The Position
SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future. The Pittsburgh office of SmithGroup is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 15 years of experience working as an electrical engineer in the building design and construction industry, including the design of power distribution, lighting, and lighting controls.
- Prior experience leading electrical teams.
- Engineer of record experience for medium and large higher education, science and technology, mission critical and healthcare building electrical system designs.
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration required.
- Proficiency in current design software (CAD, Revit, SKM, etc.) as well as Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office.
Nice To Haves
- LEED AP preferred.
Responsibilities
- Independently provide the full range of electrical engineering services on projects and lead others in accomplishing project objectives given by a supervisor.
- Lead and perform analysis, design and documentation of medium and large building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting design and fire alarm systems.
- Effectively manage timelines and workflows of multiple complex projects assigned by supervisor.
- Engage with Studio Leaders, Marketing, Business Development and other disciplines to effectively market our services including involvement in the preparation of qualification and proposal packages, interview materials and technical proposals as well as participate in thought leadership opportunities.
- Serve as electrical systems specialist, conduct research in problem areas of considerable scope/complexity and devise solutions.
- Create and develop planning and design concepts for complex projects in higher education, science and technology, mission critical and healthcare markets.
- Oversee a design work of others and conduct quality control reviews to ensure an innovative, integrated and cohesive design.
- Present engineering design solutions to client representative and/or design review committees.
- Meet with clients, project teams, code officials, contractors and others to address electrical discipline issues and to develop effective working relationships.
- Mentor junior level staff and participate in performance coaching.
- Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested.
Benefits
- flexible scheduling
- a hybrid work environment
- 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off
- 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off!
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- wellbeing resources
- paid parental leave
- a flex spending account
- voluntary insurance options
- 401(k) program with employer matching
- tuition reimbursement program
- one-on-one career coaching
- professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
