Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Weston Solutions•Lakewood, CO

15h

About The Position

At Weston Solutions, Inc., the Senior Electrical Project Engineer coordinates project execution and control to meet scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality goals from project start through construction completion and the warranty period. The role leads planning and development of engineering tasks for proposals and projects and produces or reviews engineering designs, technical research, construction drawings, specifications, Bases of Design, Design Quality Control Plans, calculations, reports, and quality-control reviews. Project execution and technical development include coordinating and communicating design scope, schedule, budget, quality, and status internally and with clients, regulatory agencies, and contractors. The engineer helps the Project Manager estimate and track deliverables, costs, schedules, quality, and safety, and is responsible for efficient project completion to client and firm requirements. The role leads and coordinates design teams or technical support personnel, makes design decisions, checks staff work, selects equipment and materials, and may approve manufacturers’ shop drawings. It also includes client consultation, contractor performance monitoring where applicable, and maintaining and expanding the firm's technical capabilities. The position may be based in Lakewood, Colorado; West Chester, Pennsylvania; Houston or Austin, Texas; or Lincolnshire, Illinois. Other locations and remote workers will be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
At least 10 years of experience.
Registered Professional Engineer with an active NCEES account and the ability to obtain registration in additional states as required.
DoD security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Understanding of CAD programs, including AutoDesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
Ability to use standard company tools to evaluate profitability and track project budgets, schedules, safety, and quality.
Ability to develop scopes of work and manage subcontractors and vendors.
Experience leading design and construction projects, developing project sequence and staffing requirements, and mentoring and training junior staff.
Ability to complete arc-flash studies using SKM, ETAP, or equivalent software, and develop panel-label language from studies or code tables.
Understanding of health and safety practices and design-for-safety approaches.
Ability to complete and maintain OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and 8-hour annual refresher training.
Effective organizational, oral, and written communication skills, including support for reports, proposals, and cost estimates.
Ability to work effectively with project teams and direct Engineering Assistants.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and present data; meet deadlines; and manage multiple priorities.
Valid driver’s license and passport, and ability to travel.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.

Nice To Haves

Experience with medium-voltage electrical systems, including utility interconnections, substations, switchgear, protective relaying, underground distribution, and power system studies using SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower.
Knowledge of or experience with EVSE, microgrids, solar energy facilities, backup generators, backup battery systems, or data centers.
Understanding of 3D modeling in CAD.
Understanding of Bentley MicroStation and ERSI Arc Map.
Current OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour construction safety certification.
Active membership in a professional organization suited to the practice area, such as SAME or IEEE.
Experience using UFC, UFGS, SpecsIntact, and RMS for design and construction projects.
USACE Quality Management for Construction Projects (CQC) certification and experience as a design quality-control manager and field quality-control manager.

Responsibilities

Coordinate project execution and control to meet scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality goals through construction completion and the warranty period.
Lead planning and development of engineering tasks for assigned proposals and projects.
Prepare or review engineering designs, technical research, construction drawings, specifications, Bases of Design, Design Quality Control Plans, calculations, reports, and quality-control reviews.
Coordinate and communicate project design scope, schedule, budget, quality, and status with internal teams, clients, regulatory agencies, and contractors.
Assist the Project Manager with estimating and tracking project deliverables, costs, schedules, quality, and safety.
Lead and coordinate design teams or technical support personnel during field investigations, as applicable.
Make design decisions for assigned projects and check the work of professional and technical staff.
Prepare designs and calculations; select project equipment and materials; and approve manufacturers’ shop drawings for specified items.
Consult with and advise clients on methods, equipment, and other project-related matters.
Monitor and evaluate contractor performance through field investigations or review of field data, where applicable, and report progress to clients.
Maintain and expand technical capabilities and knowledge of relevant design project types.
Assign tasks to and direct engineers, technicians, and administrative staff.
Use company tools to evaluate profitability and track project budgets, schedules, safety, and quality.
Request subcontractor and vendor quotes, develop written scopes of work for bid packages, evaluate quotes, and manage subcontractors and vendors.
Respond to client RFPs with written technical approaches and competitive pricing for engineering, design, construction services, and warranty-period technical support.
Lead design and construction project development, including sequencing, staffing, mentoring, and training junior staff.
Complete arc-flash studies and develop arc-flash panel-label language using study results or code tables.
Maintain project files containing deliverables, analytical results, and field notes.
Assist with report writing, proposal preparation, and engineering and construction cost estimates.
Work effectively with project teams and direct Engineering Assistants on design and investigative tasks.
Analyze, interpret, and present data; meet time-sensitive deadlines; and manage multiple priorities.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and passport and travel as required.