Senior Electrical Engineer
About The Position
We have an immediate need for a Senior Electrical Engineer who can work with an experienced group of engineers and architects to prepare building electrical plans and specifications. This role involves acting as a technical leader, reporting to the Engineering Director, and serving as a design manager for multiple simultaneous design projects. The engineer will establish schedules, provide regular maintenance of design schedules, and coordinate cross-discipline design activities. Responsibilities include performing site surveys, preparing site analysis reports, and developing comprehensive project documentation such as electrical equipment layouts, site plans, one-line diagrams, grounding diagrams, lighting plans, fire alarm plans, installation details, diagrams, schematics, and construction specifications. The role also entails providing construction administration services, interacting with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), and specifying electrical equipment. Modeling and analysis of power distribution systems, design of life safety systems, and design/modeling of lighting and control systems are key technical aspects. The Senior Electrical Engineer will also coordinate with other discipline teams and mentor junior design staff.
Requirements
- Ability to establish strong relationships with clients and contractors
- Working knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices
- Knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies
- Experience with design and construction of commercial, industrial, and utility scale power distribution systems including selecting and specifying conductors, raceway, switch gear, motor control centers, panelboards, circuit breakers, and other common power distribution components
- Experience in commercial, health care, advanced manufacturing, data centers, and/or mission critical facilities
- Experience with designing electrical and life safety systems based on NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, and ANSI/EIA/TIA compliant
- Familiarity with other engineering disciplines including mechanical and plumbing requirements as well as architecture
- Technical writing experience and proficiency
- Familiarity with REVIT and knowledge of BIM
- Modeling electrical systems with SKM, ETAP, EZ-Power or other IEEE compliant modeling tools
- Specifying electrical equipment including transformers, switchboards, panelboards, overcurrent protective devices, conductors, raceway, generators, uninterruptible power supplies, motors, and variable frequency drives
- In depth knowledge of lighting and lighting control systems
- In depth knowledge of grounding and lightning protection systems
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, when dealing with clients, project managers, junior design staff, and executive management
- Able to meet the badging requirements set forth by our clients
- Ability to work with management to establish, track and achieve goals based on project and departmental priorities
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
- 10-15+ years of engineering experience in the building design and the construction industry
- 5+ years of experience as the primary engineering interface with multiple clients either as a project manager or as the engineering lead
- Current Professional Engineers license in the US
Responsibilities
- Act as a technical leader, reporting to Engineering Director, and design manager for multiple simultaneous design projects
- Establish schedules and provide regular maintenance of design schedules
- Coordinate cross-discipline design activities
- Perform site surveys using basic surveying tools and electrical safety equipment
- Prepare site analysis reports regarding the feasibility of proposed projects and potential issues that may arise during construction
- Prepare project documentation including electrical equipment layouts and schedules, site plans, one-line diagrams, grounding diagrams, lighting plans, fire alarm plans, installation details, diagrams and schematics, and construction specifications
- Provide construction administration services to contractors
- Interact with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
- Specify electrical equipment including transformers, switchboards, panelboards, overcurrent protective devices, conductors, raceway, motors, and variable frequency drives
- Modeling and analysis of normal and emergency power distribution systems, the design of life safety systems, with SKM, ETAP, EZ-Power or other IEEE compliant modeling tools
- Design and modeling of lighting and associated control systems
- Prepare photometric studies
- Coordinate with the Plumbing, Mechanical, Architectural, Structural, and Telecommunication/Audio Visual discipline’s project design teams
- Mentor and work with junior design staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
