Senior Electrical Engineer

IMEG

20d•$112,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career? At IMEG, one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members. We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way. We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 2500 employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners. From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process. As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first. We are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work. We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuous training and development opportunities, and community impact. We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability. IMEG is growing, and we’d love to have you join our team! We are currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in our Minneapolis, MN office. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for providing a high level of leadership, mentoring and training for less experienced staff. This could be technical, project management, marketing or business development in nature. TECHNICAL and PROJECT MANAGEMENT PATHS The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for moderate to complex projects, and lead design efforts with limited support required from senior staff for the delivery of larger and high complexity projects. They will work closely with a team of engineers and consultants to provide project direction, engineering solutions and advice to clients to ensure positive outcomes. Primary responsibilities will include project management, engineering analysis, design and implementation oversight of electrical systems in buildings. Additional responsibilities will include working within the project’s monetary budget, assisting in training and mentoring efforts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. Technical Principal Responsibilities • Lead design efforts for the analysis of electrical systems, utilizing engineering software and tools to create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards • Perform site assessments and generate detailed analysis and technical reports • Interact with clients to understand their needs, gather project requirements, and communicate technical information effectively. Build and maintain client relationships through professional communication • Provide in-process design reviews of electrical system design, calculations, specifications, and project correspondence. Implement IMEG quality control processes to ensure that engineering designs and solutions meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards and client requirements • Train, mentor, and motivate staff • Provide technical assistance in resolution of field issues with limited support from senior staff • Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in electrical engineering; Contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG • Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work. Identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with electrical systems • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals • Participate in project interviews and project presentations Project Management Principal Responsibilities • Coordinate, oversee and manage projects ranging in size and complexity • Assist Project Executives and Client Executives with design scopes of work and fee calculations for proposal generation as well as with contract reviews • Create project schedules including targets for milestones and deadlines • Serve as the point of contact for teams and clients • Create monthly billings and submit financial information to Accounting in a timely manner; Update billing projections and estimated completion percentage for all projects monthly • Ensure design follows owner standards and requirements, IMEG standards and code requirements; Ensure design milestone deliverables are achieved, IMEG and client quality control processes are completed, and construction technical support occurs in a timely manner • Collaborate with design staff and coordinate scheduling of projects during all phases of design and construction; Schedule and lead progress meetings and provide meeting documentation • Conduct construction site visits and provide documentation as needed or requested • Respond to and resolve client / construction concerns; Manage change orders and obtain appropriate approvals • Train, mentor, and motivate staff • Build, maintain, and develop client relationships

Requirements

Adept in the technical aspects of one’s discipline; advanced proficiency in technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles of circuit theory, electromagnetism, power systems, and electronics as they relate to electrical systems
Knowledge of Illumination Engineering Society (IES) Standards and reference material resources such as NFPA Link, TechStreet, MadCAD, and Facility Guideline Institution (FGI)
Advanced proficiency of Master Specification editing and software such as eSPECS; Proficient with Adobe or Bluebeam Revu
Ability to mentor, train, motivate, and lead others
Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise
Ability to sell work and develop client relationships
Strong training and mentoring skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, required
Professional Engineer (PE) License required
7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design consulting industry
Demonstrated leadership traits in the Project Management career path

Responsibilities

Provide a high level of leadership, mentoring and training for less experienced staff.
Lead design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for moderate to complex projects, and lead design efforts with limited support required from senior staff for the delivery of larger and high complexity projects.
Work closely with a team of engineers and consultants to provide project direction, engineering solutions and advice to clients to ensure positive outcomes.
Project management, engineering analysis, design and implementation oversight of electrical systems in buildings.
Working within the project’s monetary budget, assisting in training and mentoring efforts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.
Lead design efforts for the analysis of electrical systems, utilizing engineering software and tools to create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards
Perform site assessments and generate detailed analysis and technical reports
Interact with clients to understand their needs, gather project requirements, and communicate technical information effectively. Build and maintain client relationships through professional communication
Provide in-process design reviews of electrical system design, calculations, specifications, and project correspondence. Implement IMEG quality control processes to ensure that engineering designs and solutions meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards and client requirements
Train, mentor, and motivate staff
Provide technical assistance in resolution of field issues with limited support from senior staff
Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in electrical engineering; Contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG
Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work. Identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with electrical systems
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals
Participate in project interviews and project presentations
Coordinate, oversee and manage projects ranging in size and complexity
Assist Project Executives and Client Executives with design scopes of work and fee calculations for proposal generation as well as with contract reviews
Create project schedules including targets for milestones and deadlines
Serve as the point of contact for teams and clients
Create monthly billings and submit financial information to Accounting in a timely manner; Update billing projections and estimated completion percentage for all projects monthly
Ensure design follows owner standards and requirements, IMEG standards and code requirements; Ensure design milestone deliverables are achieved, IMEG and client quality control processes are completed, and construction technical support occurs in a timely manner
Collaborate with design staff and coordinate scheduling of projects during all phases of design and construction; Schedule and lead progress meetings and provide meeting documentation
Conduct construction site visits and provide documentation as needed or requested
Respond to and resolve client / construction concerns; Manage change orders and obtain appropriate approvals
Build, maintain, and develop client relationships

Benefits

expansive growth
work-life balance
flexibility
continuous training and development opportunities
community impact
annual bonuses
stock ownership options
health insurance coverage
an employee wellness program
life and disability insurance
a retirement savings plan
paid holidays
paid time off (PTO)
professional development programs
opportunities for career advancement
generous PTO
flexible schedule
assistance with tuition reimbursement
employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment