Senior Project Engineer - Electrical

Bartlett & West•Bismarck, ND

About The Position

Bartlett & West is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to design electrical engineering projects within its MEP Group. Projects may include higher education, industrial and commercial buildings, public works, regional water systems, energy, transportation, and railroad facilities. The engineer works closely with the Project Manager responsible for each project and may help define scope, meet client expectations, price contracts, perform engineering services, oversee quality, manage project resources, and meet schedule and profitability goals. The position may serve as Engineer of Record on project plans and documents. The role contributes technical expertise throughout project planning and delivery, including proposal development, presentations, cost and budget estimates, design, specifications, bidding, contract administration, and quality control. The engineer may direct and participate in producing deliverables, including signing and sealing work as a Registered Professional Engineer. The position also performs site investigations, supports project accounting, advises on technical issues, selects materials and equipment, and maintains professional licensure in states required by the company. Bartlett & West is an employee-owned professional services firm headquartered in Topeka, Kansas, with 19 offices in seven Midwestern states. The company emphasizes service to clients, communities, and colleagues. Occasional travel is required, estimated at less than 10% of the time. An offer is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen, which must be completed within 48 hours of being contacted. Employees may be required to operate a motor vehicle for work and may need to provide authorization for periodic motor vehicle record checks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering, electrical engineering with a building systems background, or a related engineering field.
4–8 years of engineering experience in the appropriate discipline.
E.I.T. required.
Must obtain professional licensure in the states required by the company as soon as possible.
Detailed knowledge of electrical systems design, including riser and one-line diagrams, power distribution, electrical service-size calculations, lighting design, and cost estimates.
Familiarity with building code requirements and working with the authority having jurisdiction.
Ability to write electrical project specifications.
Construction administration experience or capability, including addendums, RFIs, submittal reviews, and pay applications.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or REVIT.
Strong verbal and written communication, listening, reading, and proofreading skills.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills; analytical and critical thinking ability.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to develop and maintain client and employee relationships.
Ability to lead, train, mentor, negotiate, collaborate, and achieve business results.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to handle complex, deadline-driven workloads and maintain appropriate detail.
Ability to work independently and successfully within a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to learn and use new technology, processes, and software as needed, including Adobe, Bluebeam, Deltek Vision, and client relationship management software.
Initiative, responsibility, flexibility, leadership, creativity, foresight, mature judgment, and sound planning and problem-resolution capabilities.
Ability to travel occasionally; anticipated travel is less than 10% of the time.
Must pass the pre-employment drug screen within 48 hours of being contacted if offered the position.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
Knowledge or experience with AutoCAD, REVIT, and related design software.
Familiarity with SpecLink.

Responsibilities

Provide technical advice to project managers for proposals and client presentations.
Collaborate on project planning, scope, concepts, strategies, task organization, effort estimates, fees, risk management, resources, and schedules.
Contribute to project cost and budget estimates.
Direct, manage, and participate in producing project deliverables, including signing and sealing work products as a Registered Professional Engineer when applicable.
Perform or participate in preliminary studies, plans, and cost estimates; oversee studies and develop final reports; define and oversee design processes; and produce designs and plans.
Conduct project status and review meetings.
Develop and produce specifications and contract documents.
Participate in bidding and contract award and oversee contract administration.
Monitor and maintain quality across project deliverables.
Perform site investigations and prepare reports documenting existing conditions.
Provide input to project managers on monthly project accounting, including review of project time and expense charges.
Stay current on engineering trends, techniques, strategies, philosophies, and methods.
Participate in professional organizations relevant to the engineer’s expertise or client focus.
Maintain professional licensure in states required by the company.
Analyze project issues and recommend efficient, cost-effective solutions.
Meet with equipment vendors on technical matters as directed.
Select project materials and equipment based on performance, cost, and operation and maintenance considerations.
Travel occasionally to outlying locations and attend seminars or business meetings.