Lead Designer (Electrical)

Description

• Evaluates the work of design colleagues and provides feedback and/or corrections
• May travel to and navigate construction sites, some of which may be at high altitudes or small spaces with dirt or dust particles
• Responsible for coordinating equipment and overall design space requirements with the design team
• Responsible to perform studies, load calculations, and selection of equipment appropriate to the project design
• Frequently use a computer for several hours at a time
• Begins assuming responsibility for project designs under the supervision of the Engineer of Record (EOR) and/or Project Manager and within the Designer’s control and expertise
• May need to periodically transport ladders and plans weighing up to 30 pounds
• Provides input, feedback, and updates on project schedules and plans work in accordance with the schedule
• Oversees and may assist in preparation of drawings and holds responsibility for the accuracy and neatness of work
• Assists in training, mentoring, and/or developmental guidance of designers and EITs
• Provides input during employee reviews
• Performs specific engineering studies and other design analyses using industry software
• Conducts project job site visits during construction to monitor progress and observe installed construction and comments based on design specifications, owner expectations and building codes
• May need to periodically maneuver over, under, and around barriers as well as climb ladders on a job site
• Maintains detailed records of communications with clients, contractors, vendors, and team members
• May collaborate with a team of designers and engineers on the standardization of design practices and procedures, QA/QC, and current issues facing the design group
• Coordinates with local authorities, utilities, and municipalities to incorporate associated construction, code, and government requirements
• Communicates design requirements and answers questions from contractors and suppliers during the bid or construction phases
• Attends in-house project kick-off meetings and design meetings
• Responsible to develop design approaches and concepts for projects with conceptual input and oversight from EOR
• Assists or leads the development of the overall designer man-hour budget and is responsible for the man-hour budget within the discipline; develops work plans for discipline team in accordance with the budget
• Maintains a continued focus on keeping up with code requirements, design software, and other industry trends

Requirements

• Knowledge of project management
• Knowledge of state and/or local construction guidelines
• Organizational Skills – can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support, etc.) to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish goals; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner
• Technical Writing Skills – skilled in the area of summarizing or explaining technical information in a clear, concise, and accurate way, communicating the point intended
• Judgment and Decision-Making Skills – ability to make reasoned judgments that are logical and well thought out; constructively questioning and analyzing information in order to make the best conclusion
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Eight years of experience with large scope projects
• Knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies
• Foresight – ability to predict what is likely to happen in the future
• May require overnight travel
• Knowledge of basic math
• Influence – ability to help others understand one’s point of view
• Comprehension – ability to understand information, ideas, and direction presented in writing and/or verbally communicated
• Knowledge of systems integration
• Detail-Oriented – ability to achieve accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing a task; pays attention to details and is able to understand the cause of a certain outcome
• Two-year technical degree in an applicable discipline plus 10 years applicable experience OR 12 years of practical design experience
• Speech Clarity – ability to speak clearly and in a common language so that others can understand you
• Capable of reading and interpreting plans from other disciplines (i.e., architectural, structural, plumbing, electrical, mechanical)
• Interpersonal Skills- ability to interact positively and work effectively with others
• Knowledge of construction processes and terminology
• Thorough Knowledge of applicable engineering disciplines
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards
• Written Communication Skills – ability to clearly deliver a message through written words using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Mentoring Skills – as a more experienced colleague, is able to provide support and feedback to less experienced colleagues; acts as a source of guidance, assistance, and expertise to less experiences colleagues
• Experience in performing system or project designs with little to no technical supervision from engineering staff
• Demonstrated proficient knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit, Navisworks, and discipline specific engineering software (i.e., TRACE, HASS, and SKM)

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance