Sr Electrical Engineer

This is a Senior Level Engineering position within the Electrical Department. The Senior Electrical Engineer works in close coordination with other discipline Registrants, Project Managers, the Department Manager, and Clients to ensure quality production of construction documents (drawings and specifications) in compliance with the scope, budget, and project schedule to the satisfaction of GLHN clients; to provide consulting services, including reports of findings, problem analyses, engineering analyses, and resulting design work as necessary; sign and seal documents upon final review. Provide mentoring to junior staff and bring a high level of QA/QC to the team. Engage in business development activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and enforces project budgets
• Maintains project schedules and timely completion of projects, or portions of projects, under this engineer’s control
• Serves as primary project technical spokesperson and as a designated client contact; coordinates regular plan reviews
• Scopes and develops marketing strategies for proposed projects...
• Prepares design computations, load, fault current, illumination, voltage regulation and protection device coordination studies
• Research code and regulatory agency issues and coordinates with code/agency officials in resolving project questions/issues
• Develops probable construction cost opinions for his/her projects within the department
• Attends client meetings -- days or nights
• Analyzes reports, drawings, blueprints, and test results to plan and design projects
• Research design options and prepares findings and recommendations
• Performs routine delegated contract administration functions.
• Organizes and maintains project files
• Maintains neat and organized work area which allows efficient access to information by others.
• Instructs CADD technicians to convert designs to working drawings
• Performs field inspections, investigations, and site observations on construction sites; responds to construction issues raised by contractors
• Reviews shop drawing and contractor submittals
• Uses computer programs and spreadsheets for engineering analysis, reports and presentations
• Uses AutoCAD and Revit software programs to prepare engineering and design documents
• Maintains company and/or agency production and design standards for drawings and designs
• Provides information to Department Manager and/or Project Manager, if applicable, on project workloads and changes in project scope or additional services
• Prepares reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Effectively presents information and responds to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REQUIRED:

• Registered Professional Engineer
• BS/EE related discipline from an accredited four-year college or university
• 12 or more years’ experience, working in the AEC Industry with vast knowledge of Electrical
• Keep current on the "State of the Art" in design specialty through review of periodicals and continuing education
• Working knowledge of discipline-specific modeling software (AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks) Proficient in the use of MS products
• Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision while adhering to project deadlines
• Experience with lighting software (visual and/or AGI32)
• Experience in indoor and outdoor lighting design

PREFERRED:

• Experience in business development and client interfacing such as initiating contact with existing and potential clients, identifying client needs, and selling appropriate design services to meet those needs is highly preferable
• Desire and aptitude to grow clientele base
• Strong interview and presentation skills
• Working Medium Voltage Design experience
• High-level knowledge of Code compliance

RELATIONSHIP TO OTHERS:

• Reports to Department Manager
• Directs the work of drafters, designers, and junior engineers assigned to designated projects
• May change or advise changes to the scope of work or deviations from the contract documents as the Project Manager or in coordination with the Department Manager, Director, or Project Manager depending on the situation
• Responsible for keeping the Department Manager up to date on project and staff activities relevant to the position duties
• Resolves day-to-day problems of a technical nature for projects and with clients
• Manages assigned projects: responsibility includes meeting schedule, budget, and quality requirements, team lead, coordination, and communication internally and externally
• Responsible for review of construction documents prior to final review by Engineer of Record