Electrical Engineer - PE

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide.

Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

The Lead Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the conceptual design, review, and stamping, sealing of the drawings before submission to the clients .

Key responsibilities :

• Develop, review, update, modify, and approve electrical design plans and work schedules.
• Lead construction inspections, quality control, and submittal reviews beyond the expertise of construction managers
• Provide quality assurance for ongoing projects, and serve as a mentor to fewer experienced engineers in the division
• Support the Contract management, and Planning divisions with scope, programming, and scheduling definition
• Develops cost estimates and time schedules, Reviews, and analyzes preliminary and final designs, plans, and specifications for technical efficiency and adequacy
• Perform detailed calculations to establish standards and specifications
• Prepares necessary correspondence, technical reports, contract documents, fact sheets, and status reports and prepares final construction drawings suitable for obtaining qualified bids from Contractors
• Inspect installations and observe operations to ensure compliance with design and equipment specifications and safety standards
• Use computer-assisted engineering software (AutoCAD, coordination studies load analysis) to perform engineering tasks as assigned
• Keep current with the latest technical innovations in electrical engineering
• Assisting with recruitment, training, and onboarding. Ensuring a safe, positive work environment
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications to be successful in the role :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Previous experience working on US Government and Military domestic and international projects preferred
• A licensed Professional Engineer is required
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years experience in construction management / design
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; Analytical Thinking; Project Management; Planning and Organizational Skills;

Attention to Detail; Excellent Multi-tasking skills and motivational skills

• Strong understanding of construction technics and practice; Able to problem solve and troubleshoot as the need arises; Electrical Layout Design : Electrical Inspection; Cost estimate
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites; Engineering software to create project plans and circuit diagrams; Power, Control Switchgear, Lighting, Batteries, Fire Alarm; CAD / Revit
• Familiarity with military programming rules and documentation is desirable
• Must be willing to travel for occasional international assignments
• Must lawfully reside in the United States and be eligible for employment (Planate does not sponsor visas or work permits)
• Able to obtain a secret clearance

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere.

We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Professionally, Up and Down The Line.

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits :

• Medical insurance
• 401K plan eligibility upon hire
• Health and Savings Account plan
• Life Insurance Coverage
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Offering
• Training and Development
• License / Certification support
• Recognition and Rewards program
• Travel Insurance

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!