Senior Electrical Engineer (can sit in Fort Worth, TX or Alexandria, VA)

Huitt-Zollars•Fort Worth, TX

20h

About The Position

Huitt-Zollars’ Alexandria or Fort Worth office has a Senior Electrical Engineer opportunity. The role includes management of an Electrical team consisting of senior, mid-level, and entry-level team members. The successful candidate will also be responsible for working with multi-disciplinary design teams in the completion of studies, development of plans and specifications for a broad range of projects. Included within the standard responsibilities are the completion of designs, analyses, planning and facilities assessments. The successful candidate will be a licensed Professional Engineer with at least 10 years of experience in the field of Electrical engineering related to building electrical systems and electrical infrastructure including low and medium-voltage systems. Candidate must be a licensed P.E., NCEES registered and able to obtain licenses in all 50 States upon request.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
Licensed PE, registration in Virgina is preferred (other registrations attainable via NCEES)
Minimum 10 years of related experience
Extensive knowledge of National Electrical Code
Knowledge and experience with USACE UFC criteria and UFGS specifications
Healthcare, municipal, institutional, transportation and industrial facilities design experience
Experience with high-performance sustainable systems design
Broad knowledge of building and energy codes (IBC, IECC, IFGC, ASHRAE 90.1) and NFPA standards/codes
Experience in Design-Build project delivery
Proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Proficiency with EasyPower, SKM or ETAP power systems analysis software

Nice To Haves

Solar/PV system design experience
Experience with central utility plants, emergency power systems

Responsibilities

Electrical team project assignments and staffing forecasts
Develop training sessions targeted to the needs of the Electrical team
Lead performance management evaluations and goal setting for each Electrical team member
Design of site and facilities Electrical, interior/exterior lighting and telecommunications systems
Design of low and medium-voltage Electrical systems
Preparing design documents (e.g. plans and specifications) for Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documents
Providing construction phase project services
Perform calculations to support design work (short circuit, voltage drop, building loads, etc.)
Participate in Value Engineering exercises
Assist in preparation of project proposals in response to solicitations
Prepare technical reports
Some travel will be involved
Experience in managing or leading MEP-related projects
Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and may be responsible for a stated portion of office sales goal.
Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals).
Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
Successfully and consistently functions as Lead Principal-in-Charge for their designated Practice Area in geographic market.
Competent, knowledgeable, service leader in the market(s) they service.
Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives.
Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project.
Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget.
Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).
Verifies client satisfaction routinely and shares feedback with team.
Proactively works with PM to strategize resolving issues that impact project performance.
Reviews progress with PM at least monthly (including & completes vs. % spent) and that PM is adhering to weekly rhythm.
Successfully contributes to the overall profitability and financial performance on projects.
Oversees staff deliverables and production assigned to their projects to ensure client, legal, and company requirements are met.