Senior Electrical Engineer

Ardurra•Durham, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

RVE (an Ardurra company) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Durham, NC. Maintaining and upgrading buildings poses an ongoing challenge for clients who need to keep their facilities and systems operating safely, reliably and cost-effectively. The foundation of our design approach is energy savings, including finding alternative energy sources when viable. Our professionals bring together engineering and strong economic and management principles to design and upgrade heating, air conditioning, ventilation and other systems for our K-12, higher education, healthcare, hospitality and industrial clients as part of new construction or renovation projects. Our staff has expertise in wind, solar, geothermal and combined heat and power (cogeneration) technologies. We also provide professional program management, facility wide energy audits and analysis, assessments, design, construction management and administration services for public transportation infrastructure to numerous transportation authorities and serve as Engineer of Record for nearly 50 Boards of Education in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Primary Function: The ideal candidate will have a strong background in power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systems design for educational, commercial, and industrial facilities. This is a leadership-level role with responsibility for managing complex projects and mentoring junior staff while collaborating across disciplines to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline required.
6+ years of experience
PE license required or the ability to pursue one.
Ability to clarify and concisely express thoughts verbally and in written correspondence/reports/specifications.
Provides effort and takes pride in all work assignments produced.
Not afraid to ask for guidance/assistance in order to expedite the date of assignment deliverables.
Ability to simultaneously work on group and individual assignments.
Must have effective communication, management and writing skills.
Must be skilled in the use of Word/Excel products.
Experience with Engineering Design software including SKM
Experience with Lighting Design and Photometric Software
Experience with latest versions of AutoCAD

Responsibilities

Support and lead the design and development of electrical systems for large-scale commercial, industrial, institutional, healthcare, and educational projects
Apply design expertise in power distribution, grounding, lighting, control systems, fire alarms, and equipment selection/specification
Act as Project Manager for electrical components of multi-discipline projects, including schedule, budget, client communication, and team coordination
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and designers
Analyze complex electrical engineering problems and propose effective solutions
Interface with architects, civil and MEP engineers, project managers, and clients to ensure design coordination and project success
Oversee and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards including NEC, IBC, IECC, and NFPA
Perform quality control reviews of electrical drawings and specifications
Conduct field investigations and site visits as needed
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the department’s growth and success

Benefits

competitive compensation
rich benefits programs
family-like culture
enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun work environment
internal Ardurra Academy
industry-leading Leadership program
people-centric culture
valued as individuals
supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths
provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work
positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home