Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Summary

Independently performs tasks for the assigned phases of design to engineer building electrical power distribution, lighting, building life safety, and security systems.

This requires the application of standard design engineering techniques, procedures, criteria, and determines the scope in the form of contract drawings, specifications, one-line drawings and component estimates derived during the schematic process.

Independently performs detailed phases of design engineering work on multiple moderate to highly complex projects requiring innovative, original solutions, along with assisting in the creation of company standards.

Additionally, Senior Electrical Engineers assists in coaching the development of junior staff competencies and skills.

Accountability

• Develop design criteria and equipment selection for preparation of construction documents.
• Develops specifications, working drawings, instructions, and other related documents of a complex project of moderate size.
• Selects the materials, equipment and systems based on constructability and value to conform to company standards and project budget
• Reviews bids and drawings for major components to be used in the system to assure compliance with specifications, code, budget and requirements of the project.
• Reviews drawings and evaluates the need for design changes and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Consults with architecture and construction personnel concerning design constructability as related to field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling of construction activities.
• Ensures that production of drawings, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements
• Construction phase services including shop drawing review, RFIs, field observation, and punch lists
• Preparing design narratives, technical studies, condition assessments
• Field investigation and as built of existing conditions
• May plan, schedule, coordinate, and oversee the work of lower-level engineers who assist with particular projects
• Communicate appropriate information on project status, scope changes and problem areas to your project s Job Captain

• Conducting site studies to determine electrical needs and functional requirements
• Resolving any electrical planning issues and developing effective solutions

Qualifications and Experience

• Proficient in engineering and designing/coordinating the following electrical systems:

• Power Distribution Systems, including medium and low voltage distribution systems, standby power applications, load calculations, short circuit and coordination studies, arc flash hazard
• Lighting Systems, including calculations, lighting controls, luminaire selections and architecturally integrated lighting systems
• Auxiliary Systems, including fire alarm systems, voice/data structured cabling systems, access control, CCTV and other low voltage systems design

• Proficient use of Revit and AutoCAD
• Understanding of the coordination aspects of all design disciplines and how they impact the project
• Team-oriented problem-solving skills and decision-making ability
• Ability to organize work, multi-task and effectively work within a project team.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic and flexible
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills and organizational skills
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or an engineering-related curriculum from an accredited college or university
• Professional Engineer License
• 7+ years' experience specific to building systems