Electrical Engineer / Project Manager

Job Summary

This position will work with our nationally recognized Design-Build team assisting with the assembly of designs, estimates and ultimate construction of food manufacturing facilities and stand-alone industrial refrigeration projects constructed across the United States. Qualified candidates will be considered for a Program Management position, also acting as team lead and primary customer contact for projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Working closely with clients, outside design consultants and internal engineers during conceptual and final design to develop and/or procure electrical design plans, specifications and narratives
• Completing both conceptual and detailed take-offs of electrical (service entrance, power, low voltage systems, etc.) scopes to be incorporated into the overall project budget or Guaranteed Maximum Price
• Assist management with the identification, prequalification and bidding of electrical scopes of work, as needed
• Ensuring appropriate construction materials are incorporated into designs and conducting thorough review of consultant designs and subcontractor/vendor shop drawings to ensure design intent is met
• Providing technical advice to other members on the D/B team
• Assisting project management staff in obtaining local planning and/or regulatory approval for electrical scopes
• Monitoring and inspecting work undertaken by subcontractors and/or our own trades

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree/experience (essential)
• 7+ years of work experience in electrical design (essential)
• Experience in the design and construction of industrial, food manufacturing and/or cold box (refrigerated) facilities
• Professional Engineer license in Indiana or Idaho (not required)
• Advanced knowledge of construction methods, materials and codes
• Ability to assemble bid set (RFP) drawing packages
• Ability to liaise with third-party electrical design professionals, as required
• Ability to liaise with professionals from other disciplines
• Experience with subcontractor management
• Experience in project management
• Good communication skills and ability to communicate with customers on remote sites (infrequent travel required)

Ref: #672-STS Chicago