Senior Electrical Designer

Senior Electrical Designer

Requirements

• Adept in the technical aspects of one’s discipline; advanced proficiency in technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles of circuit theory, electromagnetism, power systems, and electronics as they relate to electrical systems
• Knowledge of Illumination Engineering Society (IES) Standards and reference material resources such as NFPA Link, TechStreet, MadCAD, and Facility Guideline Institution (FGI)
• Advanced proficiency of Master Specification editing and software such as eSPECS; Proficient with Adobe or Bluebeam Revu
• Ability to mentor, train, motivate, and lead others
• Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise
• Ability to sell work and develop client relationships
• Strong training and mentoring skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays
• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required
• 10 years of experience minimum required, 12 preferred, in the building design consulting industry
• OR Associates degree, or certificate, in Building Information Modeling (BIM) or Engineering preferred
• 14 years of experience minimum required, 16 preferred, in the building design consulting or construction industry

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, oversee and manage projects ranging in size and complexity. Serve as the point of contact for teams and clients
• Collaborate with business development staff, Project Executives, Client Executives, and Market Directors/Leaders during the initial stages of project opportunities
• Assist Project Executives and Client Executives with design scopes of work and fee calculations for proposal generation as well as with contract reviews
• Create project schedules including targets for milestones and deadlines
• Create monthly billings and submit financial information to Accounting in a timely manner; Update billing projections and estimated completion percentage for all projects monthly
• Ensure design follows owner standards and requirements, IMEG standards and code requirements; Ensure design milestone deliverables are achieved, IMEG and client quality control processes are completed, and construction technical support occurs in a timely manner
• Collaborate with design staff and coordinate scheduling of projects during all phases of design and construction; Schedule and lead progress meetings and provide meeting documentation
• Participate in project interviews and project presentations
• Respond to and resolve client / construction concerns; Manage change orders and obtain appropriate approvals
• Train, mentor, and motivate staff
• Build, maintain, and develop client relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• 12 years of experience preferred, in the building design consulting industry
• 16 years of experience preferred, in the building design consulting or construction industry
• Associates degree, or certificate, in Building Information Modeling (BIM) or Engineering preferred