Senior Electrical Engineer

Arcadis•Vinings, GA

17d

About The Position

Arcadis is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer, with an interest in designing electrical systems and managing tasks and junior staff, to join our Resilience Water Team in Atlanta, Georgia. Using your technical capabilities and collaborating with our experienced team of professionals, you will provide technical and design consulting services with a focus on electrical power distribution, lighting, communications, security, fire detection and monitoring and control system designs to support projects for the Water and Environmental Business Lines. You will also manage tasks, manage team work, and oversee the work of junior staff, while reporting to a Principal Engineer. The ideal candidate must be performance-driven, possess a strong educational background and must be able to work productively, both independently and as a contributing member of a collaborative team. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will support projects and clients in the planning, design and construction of water/wastewater facilities and other industrial facilities. Some travel may be required for project site visits, client meetings, equipment audits, construction oversight, etc. Aspects of the role may include development of project/task scopes, schedules, and budget for new projects, development of project management skills including support in managing budgets, workload, and delivery schedules for each assignment. This role will be responsible for electrical design and coordination of various projects with an emphasis on power distribution, lighting, communications, security, fire alarm systems, and monitoring and control systems for water, wastewater, and industrial projects. Design work will require a basic proficiency with CAD Programs (Autodesk Products, AutoCAD, Revit, etc.) specifically concerning as mentioned electrical systems for Engineering Design and Construction projects. Additional responsibilities include establishing design criteria, performing design calculations, developing one-line diagrams, control schematics, plans, and specifications. Also providing condition assessments, equipment evaluations, and life cycle planning recommendations for facilities. The role also involves providing engineering services during construction phases, encompassing activities such as reviewing equipment submittals, shop drawings, and responding to contractor RFIs (request for information), as well as participation in factory tests, commissioning, and startup. Field inspections and project oversight during construction are integral aspects of the position, entailing the identification of deviations from design, conducting general QA/QC of completed work, and monitoring safety compliance. Performing system analysis utilizing tools like ETAP, SKM Power Tools, or other power systems analysis software. These tasks collectively contribute to the successful execution of projects and the maintenance of high-quality standards throughout the design and construction processes. The role requires a meticulous approach, strong attention to detail, and effective communication skills to ensure seamless coordination with various stakeholders and adherence to project requirements.

Requirements

7 years of relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
PE License
Experience using AutoCAD MEP (2D and 3D) or Revit, SKM Power Tools, short circuit calculations, overcurrent coordination, and/or arc flash analysis, and photometric study (Visual 3D or Dialux).
Solid working knowledge of the National Electrical Code requirements, as well as NFPA 70E, NFPA 820.
Willingness and desire to mentor and manage junior/staff electrical engineers.
Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams effectively to complete projects on time and on budget.
Ability to balance team workload for multiple assignments and activities concurrently to meet multiple project deadlines.

Nice To Haves

10 years of experience.
Prior consulting experience with water/wastewater and industrial facilities.

Responsibilities

Development of project/task scopes, schedules, and budget for new projects
Development of project management skills including support in managing budgets, workload, and delivery schedules for each assignment
Electrical design and coordination of various projects with an emphasis on power distribution, lighting, communications, security, fire alarm systems, and monitoring and control systems for water, wastewater, and industrial projects
Establishing design criteria
Performing design calculations
Developing one-line diagrams, control schematics, plans, and specifications
Providing condition assessments, equipment evaluations, and life cycle planning recommendations for facilities
Providing engineering services during construction phases, encompassing activities such as reviewing equipment submittals, shop drawings, and responding to contractor RFIs (request for information), as well as participation in factory tests, commissioning, and startup
Field inspections and project oversight during construction are integral aspects of the position, entailing the identification of deviations from design, conducting general QA/QC of completed work, and monitoring safety compliance
Performing system analysis utilizing tools like ETAP, SKM Power Tools, or other power systems analysis software