Senior Electrical Engineer (PE)

Senior Electrical Engineer IV - VI (PE)

ASenior Electrical Engineerwill be responsible for performing, directing, and supervising all aspects of Electrical Engineering on multi-discipline building design projects of moderate to large scope for commercial, municipal, university and government facilities.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Performing all aspects of electrical engineering design (specifically power distribution) as a Senior or Lead Engineer, including Conceptual Studies, Program Requirements, Design Analyses, Calculations, Equipment selection and layout, and System selection and layout for building design and site electrical utilities
• Meeting with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of work for building design electrical engineering services
• Providing oversight and coordination of electrical engineering projects and the electrical engineering portion of multi-discipline projects, and working with assigned Project Managers to meet clients budget, contract fees, goals, objectives, and deadlines
• Coordinating, supervising, and communicating all aspects of electrical design within multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that electrical design details integrate properly with all other disciplines represented on the design team
• Directing, supervising, training, and ensuring quality control of junior electrical engineers, EITs, and designers
• Ensuring staff compliance with quality control policies and procedures and providing electrical engineering QC reviews for other engineers and designers.
• Preparing and supervising the preparation of accurate and complete electrical project programming, schematic designs, design development designs, and construction documents.
• Performing and supervising electrical engineering support services during the bidding process, such as preparing addenda, amendments, and responding to RFIs.
• Performing and directing electrical engineering construction phase services including representing the firm on-site, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings and preparing record drawings, etc.
• Working with, responding to, and taking direction from Project Managers, Design Managers, Managing Principals, Department Directors, Department Heads and senior management
• Working independently with limited direction, but collaboratively with other engineers and designers
• Mentoring and monitoring the professional development of junior electrical engineering staff
• Assist in presenting projects to clients, contractors, project team members, AHJs, and members of the public through all stages of the project
• Actively support Company marketing and business development activities
• Establish and maintain positive client relationships
• Provide technical guidance to mechanical staff
• Assisting Department Director and Department Head in developing new and/or revised processes and procedures
• Representing the Department Head (DH) when the DH is unavailable
• Leading staff training sessions
• Providing input to Department Head on staff annual performance reviews

Education, Technology, and Experience

• Graduate of an ABET-accredited 4 or 5-year engineering program in one of the following disciplines:
• Electrical Engineering (Building design or power distribution focus)
• Electrical Engineering Technology (Building design or power distribution focus)
• Architectural Engineering (Electrical Engineering focus)
• Architectural Engineering Technology (Electrical Engineering focus)
• Must be a fully licensed Professional Engineer in at least one US state, preferably in the local jurisdiction
• Understanding of sustainable design principles and design practices with LEED AP accreditation preferred
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Registered Communication Distribution Designer (RCDD), or Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional (CLEP), certifications are desirable
• Additional certifications such as CDT, CCS, or CCCA are encouraged to reflect personal growth in the profession and an ever increasing knowledge base to enhance the design and documentation process
• Active participation in IEEE, IES or other related professional organizations is desirable
• A Senior Electrical Engineer should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management.
• Working familiarity with design and production software to a point of being able to understand the capabilities and limitations of the programs and interact with the support staff in their use of the software is highly desirable.
• A Senior Electrical Engineer should typically have 10 years or more of significant design and practice experience in a leadership role with a Electrical Engineering firm or a multi-discipline Architectural & Engineering firm with substantial knowledge of applicable energy codes and standards.
• Strong experience in the design of building power distribution, lighting, communications and security systems is desirable.
• Experience as a lead designer or Electrical Engineer in federal, state, municipal, healthcare, commercial, higher education or similar projects plus experience in Design/Build and CM at Risk project delivery methods is desirable.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to prepare effective and concise documents
• Ability to make presentations to a variety of groups up to and including large public meetings
• Have a can-do attitude with a desire to provide outstanding professional services
• Be dedicated to his or her professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm as a whole
• Be dedicated to the advancement of the engineering profession
• Possess demonstrated ability to lead by example, teaching and mentoring younger staff and working well with others in a team environment