Eng-Electrical - Sr Project Engineer

HOK Human Resources•San Francisco, CA

1d•$125,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for successfully delivering large building projects, managing and mentoring engineers within a discipline, developing concepts and budgets, and producing designs. The role divides its time between project management and technical improvement initiatives (10%) and engineering project work (90%). Project work spans concept and schematic design through construction documents, construction, and commissioning, with particular focus on large or complex projects. The engineer also contributes to business development as needed and is evaluated on project results, design and delivery quality, team cohesion, client satisfaction, and contributions to new and repeat business. HOK offers a hybrid work environment and supports employee development through learning and licensure resources, mentorship, and professional memberships. Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education, and location. The expected salary range is $125,000 to $165,000, with a possible discretionary bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.
At least 10 years of project engineering experience from concept through opening, including completed high-profile projects.
Expertise across the discipline, with a track record of recent successful major projects over $100 million and at least one major project over $250 million.
Experience leading or working in integrated teams.
Experience designing and delivering LEED Gold or Platinum projects.
Experience with architecturally significant buildings.
Experience with potential project types in commercial, corporate, institutional and civic, justice, aviation, and healthcare sectors.
Ability to work creatively to solve complex problems.
Expertise in current sustainable technologies applicable to the engineering discipline.
Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.
For electrical engineering: experience designing electrical systems for complex buildings and campuses; mission-critical systems, including establishing performance criteria with clients; and fire alarm and life safety systems for complex projects and controls strategies.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
LEED accreditation or Green Associate credential.
For electrical engineering: experience with architecturally significant buildings, controls and commissioning, central plants, multiple emergency generator systems, and mission-critical buildings.

Responsibilities

Improve engineering design and design processes within the discipline, including guiding development of Revit tools to improve productivity.
Contribute to project management and technical improvement initiatives, including manpower estimates, project communications, budget monitoring and inputs, deliverable organization, and project delivery standards.
Develop typical details, specifications, drawing standards, and Revit standards in coordination with the BIM team.
Monitor industry and technology changes and trends, recommending changes to approaches and services as appropriate.
Improve analytic processes and documentation, common solutions, and critical solutions.
Promote strong service to internal and external clients.
Lead project engineering for large projects from concept and schematic design through construction documents, construction, and commissioning.
Provide design input and review other engineers’ projects.
Attend client meetings and promote positive client relationships with current and prospective clients.
Participate as a team member, contribute ideas and solutions, and lead on issues when appropriate.
Conduct site surveys to determine renovation engineering strategies and document and evaluate existing systems.
Visit construction sites to review quality, progress, and compliance with specifications and standards.
Review projects at all design stages and ensure timely, quality delivery within budget.
Mentor engineering staff on projects.
Support business development as needed by preparing project write-ups, presenting work at industry events, and preparing discipline fee estimates and assumptions for potential projects.