Associate Electrical Engineer

Description

• Stay current with technologies and industry trends by attending trade shows, continuing education, and market research.
• Coordinate with utility providers, authority having jurisdictions, and other disciplines to proactively address any technical or regulatory challenges.
• Conduct regular performance and goal reviews with direct reports, aligning them with project objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to establish and uphold best practices in building electrical system design and delivery.
• Development of Engineering fee proposals, resource plans, and provide financial analysis of projects.
• Collaborate with estimating and construction teams to optimize project budgets and reduce costs, particularly on design-build projects.
• Participate in all phases of project planning and execution, from proposal preparation and scope alignment to monitoring financial health and achieving project milestones.
• Lead the design and implementation of various electrical design projects, including building electrical distribution systems, lighting & lighting control systems, emergency power systems, and medium-voltage campus distribution systems.
• Engage in strategic initiatives within the Engineering & Design group to drive innovation and enhance service delivery.
• Identify and allocate engineering resources to optimize project timelines and meet critical deadlines.
• Provide clear direction on electrical design requirements and deadlines to team members, coordinating work to maintain project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Mentor and train project engineers on electrical system design principles and technical skills.
• Support the professional growth of junior engineers through training in electrical design standards and project-specific technologies.
• Develop and maintain technical standards for electrical engineering projects, contributing to the continuous improvement of design methodologies.
• Foster strong relationships with clients by understanding their unique electrical needs and aligning project scopes and solutions accordingly.
• Oversee engineering analyses that support both pre-design efforts and sales proposals, ensuring alignment with objectives.

Requirements

• Ability to evaluate power systems and perform studies for arc flash, short circuit current, coordination, underground cable thermals, grounding, and load flow analysis.
• Professional Engineer registration and ability to acquire licensure in additional states required.
• Skilled in electrical analysis software (SKM, EasyPower, ETAP, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams.
• Efficient time management, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while delegating to Junior engineers.
• Project management: 3 to 5 years.
• Working Knowledge of Bluebeam.
• Overall: 8 to 10 years’ experience in Electrical Engineering in the built environment.
• Medium-Voltage (15 kV and below) design experience required, protective relaying experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience required.
• Experience in the design and construction of commercial and light industrial electrical systems, emergency power systems, low voltage systems, and medium-voltage campus distribution systems.
• Working knowledge of Procore.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit required.
• People management: 1-3 years.

Benefits

• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid time off and holidays
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers
• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Pet insurance
• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance