Engineer III (Electrical Construction)
Role Summary
Senior electrical engineering position responsible for leading design teams and ensuring projects meet all codes, standards, and specifications. Serves as a subject matter expert and mentor, and may act as Engineer of Record on assigned projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee teams of engineers, designers, and staff on projects
- Oversee design of power, lighting, and auxiliary systems, including single-line diagrams, feeder and overcurrent protection sizing, and equipment elevations
- Supervise or perform short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, voltage drop, and Neher-McGrath analyses
- Review equipment and system submittals; oversee specifications and equipment buy-out
- Coordinate with architectural, structural, mechanical, and plumbing trades, as well as clients, outside agencies, and the Project Manager
- Conduct field surveys, value engineering, and resolve installation conflicts and drawing issues
- Develop specifications, sequences of operation, and commissioning documentation
- Design for high-tech, mission-critical, healthcare, commercial, industrial, and high-rise residential facilities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architectural engineering, or construction sciences (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- 5+ years of engineering experience; one year of field experience strongly encouraged
- Active US Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)
- Advanced knowledge of power distribution, lighting, grounding, energy conservation, and applicable codes
- Proficiency in Autodesk, Microsoft Office, illumination software, and Oracle engineering tools
Core Skills
Strong communication, multitasking, adaptability under time pressure, self-motivation, and teamwork across all levels of an organization.
Logistics
- Travel: up to 50% (excluding local field visits)
- Primarily indoor office environment; occasional lifting up to 40 lbs
- Equal opportunity and ADA-compliant employer with reasonable accommodations available