Senior Electrical Engineer

Kitchell - San Diego, CA

- Senior

San Diego, CA

Construction of Buildings

About the position

Kitchell seeks an experienced and dedicated Senior Electrical Engineer / Electrical Designer to join our Southern California region in San Diego and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Prepares electrical system designs, including power distribution and lighting design, at the schematic, design development and construction document phases of a project
• Analyzes design and construction issues for solutions and/or incorporation
• Develops technical specifications as required
• Performs design/constructability reviews
• Comments on electrical issues, including cost, design and construction technology
• Evaluates site and building conditions and prepares technical reports of investigations
• Interprets applicable codes for compliance and applies this knowledge to documents prepared and/or reviewed to ascertain compliance with those codes, standards and requirements
• Assists in maintaining log of all revisions to standard drawings and specifications, and manages the file containing current specifications and logs of all proposed changes to the standard documents
• Assists in performing value engineering analysis and reviews
• Assists the estimating department in the development of conceptual and detailed cost projections
• Performs commissioning of electrical systems and monitors activities to ensure that construction, installation and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements
• Supports and participates in business development and marketing efforts including the preparation of proposals and presentations for new work
• Assists in the development and implementation of department design and document standards
• Stamps engineering documents as required
• Applies workplace health and safety policies and procedures to daily activities
• Executes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in engineering or related field or equivalent experience required
• Minimum 10 years position related work experience in engineering or related field
• State of California Professional Engineer license (required)

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards required
• Knowledge of the architecture, engineering, and construction management industry
• Effective computer skills including proficient use of Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Bluebeam, Revit, and specialized software appropriate to professional qualification required; and scheduling database (Project) software preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to foster and maintain effective interpersonal relationships
• Effective organization skills, including the ability to prioritize and plan work
• Ability to gather and interpret technical or abstract data to resolve extraordinarily difficult and uncommon problems
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to frequent change, delays or unexpected events
• Ability to manage a team of professionals in the production of quality projects delivered on time and within budget
• Commitment to the values of Kitchell with attention to honesty and integrity, quality of work, customer satisfaction, people development, profitability and managing change