Senior Electrical Engineer - K-12

Job Description

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Primary responsibilities include providing for the design and technical systems for large, complex projects from schematics through construction administration.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Responsible for building system concepts and documentation process from schematics through construction administration phases within the discipline.
• It is expected that the Electrical Engineer in regular coordination with Supervisor in project development and performance.
• Electrical Engineer shall have a proficient knowledge of primary sectors of design including :
• Power Distribution
• Lighting and Controls
• Fire Alarm
• Specification writing and editing.
• Energy conservation and sustainability / report technical writing.
• Function as Project Discipline Team Leader on large, complex projects when assigned.
• Responsible for directing and overseeing project team members within their own discipline. Level 4 is responsible for monitoring and executing team compliance with project budget.
• Prepare and monitor project status reports.
• Coordinate with Electrical Engineering Discipline Leader in preparing project Man-hour Estimates.
• Prepare and document required code research for project.
• Participate in the development of the project cost model and design to it.
• Develop and maintain Electrical Basis of Design Journal throughout the life of the project.
• Conduct material and product research as required for project development.
• Attend project meetings as necessary.
• Interface with other Project Discipline Team Leaders.
• Respond to client questions / requests within 24 hours.
• Document interpretation and submittal reviews during bidding and construction administration.
• Monitor and mentor staff to produce quality architectural and engineering services within a project team concept.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

TYPICAL DUTIES - NON-PROJECT RELATED

• Mentor support engineers to help prepare them for greater project responsibilities.
• Provide regular feedback to the Electrical Engineering Discipline Leader on performance of support engineers.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality and services, and participate in the implementation.
• Participate in in-house training activities.
• Participate in related professional organizations and activities.
• Contribute to department discussions on field feedback, lessons learned, new technology or developments encountered.
• Offer recognition to those staff members observed doing excellent work and / or things beyond their job expectations.

SKILL, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience working on mission critical / data center projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and PE licensure required.
• LEED Accredited preferred.
• Minimum six years' experience in A / E industry preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional services from schematic design through project close-out, including design and technical expertise.
• A comprehensive understanding of the coordination aspects and related requirements of all design disciplines.
• Proficiency in short circuit and selective coordination calculation. Utilization of EDSA, SKM or other analytical modeling software preferred.
• Excellent written / verbal communication and strong organizational skills.
• Possess the ability to motivate and mentor staff, and delegate work assignments.
• Computer and CADD / Revit literate.
• Very detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic and flexible.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Capable of traveling to and from project sites for attending client, project and construction meetings.
• Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation and evaluation purposes.
• Ability to use equipment for communication and documentation purposes.
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.

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