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Build the future, sparkinnovationand align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lastingimpact. Together,we'rebuilding a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generatingnearly 40%of total global energy-related carbon emissions.We'remaking a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate,affordabilityand equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get wherewe'regoing, we need big thinkers, problemsolversand collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

Our growing Engineering & Design team is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join us in a hybrid role based out of one of our offices in Seattle, WA; Spokane, WA; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT: Missoula, MT; Golden, CO or Dallas, TX. In this role, you'll work on a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple market sectors, including Energy, New Construction, Healthcare, Data Centers, and Distributed Energy Resources (DER). Our team delivers both standalone engineering consulting services and fully integrated design-build solutions, partnering with McKinstry's in-house construction teams to bring innovative, high-performing projects from concept through completion.
This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and help shape sustainable, resilient building solutions for our clients.

Responsibilities include:

Project Management

• Documents project correspondence, issues, decisions and directions.
• Creates and promotes the use of existing standardized design tools.
• Manages team's workload to deliver assigned projects on time and in budget.
• Provides engineering analysis to support sales and early design efforts.
• Defines, communicates, and manages scope, design intent, and design process for direct supervisor review.
• Identifies and alerts to changes in scope, schedule, budget, or expectations.
• Demonstrates understanding of overall project objectives and employs creative problem solving to achieve objectives within budget and resources

Design

• Proficient and able to coach/delegate electrical systems design, power distribution design, including load calculations, generator studies, power systems studies (TCC curves, short circuit and arc flash analysis), lighting calculations, renewable systems design, critical systems design encompassing NEC article 700, 701, 702 loads.
• Proficient with the NFPA, IEEE, IBC and industry codes and standards at a level to instruct engineers under their supervision, electricians, and other trade disciplines in the correct use and application of the code.
• Coordinate and communicate with AHJs requirements for submittal of documents for permit and resolving permit questions.
• Understanding of medium voltage distribution systems, including feeder and transformer sizing, switching and protection calculations preferred.
• Experience designing utility service entrance, emergency and standby systems, grounding and bonding.
• Experience supporting construction administration tasks including submittal review and RFI response.
• Under the supervision of a senior engineer, the Lead Engineer performs, directs and reviews engineering calculations, design, and 3D modeling tasks.
• Directs and contributes to production of design drawings and building information models for construction.
• Performs coordination with internal and external team members.
• Identifies opportunities for process and technology improvements.
• Investigates, evaluates, and troubleshoots existing systems.
• Presents options for design direction, system selection, energy conservation, and cost savings strategies.

Customer Relations

• Attends regular design meetings with customers and external stakeholders.
• Represents McKinstry in the community.
• Enhances department and company reputation by participating in professional groups critical to McKinstry's line of business.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required.
• 8 years of experience in electrical engineering design preferred. Onsite construction experience considered and welcome.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams required.
• Working knowledge of Revit required.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam.
• Clear and effective communication.
• Working knowledge of SKM Power Tools (PTW) or similar power system analysis tool is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is strongly preferred or Engineering in Training Certificate and path to obtain a PE is required.

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVFassistance.
• Up to16 weekspaid parental leave.
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time.
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University.
• McKinstryMovesonsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers.
  

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

Ifyou'redriven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is$103,050 - $170,700 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits,dependenton the position offered.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed toprovidingequal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, geneticinformationor any other basis protected by law.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training.This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment iscontingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test,complying withthe requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if theypossesscurrent US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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