Electrical Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY  
The MEP / Electrical Engineer is responsible for directing all design, technical, and administrative efforts to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned work in pursuit of design excellence. They serve as the lead engineer responsible for all aspects of drawing / documentation creation related to their engineering discipline (Mechanical / Plumbing / Fire Protection or Electrical / Technology / Fire Alarm) They actively manage project schedule, program, documentation, and team / project assignments. They regularly communicate with the Engineering technical director and with staff working with them to identify staffing needs and communicate projections to engineering leadership. They assist with estimates of fees, determine scope of work, and assist with project hour and fee breakdowns to obtain project work within the organization.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership, Management, Accountability (LMA)  
• Assist staff in development of industry knowledge and engineering skills by example, and by seeking out learning opportunities related to new codes, technologies, materials, etc.  
• Provide weekly time sheet review 
• Complete monthly review of hours and meet with engineering technical director as required.  
• Maintain continuous flow of critical information for projects and within the office.  
• Effective communication with your team, supervisor and others in and out of the office  
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team 
• Sign and Seal Engineering documents  
• Supervise the creation of engineering documents  

Project Coordination 
• Collaborate with other discipline engineers, architectural teams, consultants, and the technical director to complete all required quality review milestones.  
• Lead project meetings with agendas to ensure coordination for all other project team members associated with engineering design of projects.  
• Oversee construction contract administration and attend construction meetings and site walks as required by the project.  

Review of Deliverables 
• Oversee and ensure contract documentation submittals for agency review and permit approval.  
• Review appropriate calculations, drawings, and specifications for project delivery.  
• Verify code compliance of all their respective engineering project designs.

Project Production Schedule 
• Consistently utilize Project Management Road Map Tools and Project Manager Checklists.  
• Responsible for overseeing the appropriate discipline engineering designers and job captain's workload, responsibilities, and project specific tasks.  

Relationship Support 
• Assist and maintain good communication between the engineering team and architectural studios.  

Professional Development and Growth 
• Seek out learning opportunities 
• Participation in Professional Development events and programs 

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS 
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology degree from an accredited program.  
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred 
• Advanced knowledge of engineering documentation and current construction standards.  
• Advanced understanding of architectural engineering and related fields. 
• Proficient oral and written English communication skills 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS  
• Location: Hybrid (Office/Remote), Site 
• Schedule: Full time 
• Travel to sites required 
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the duties will occasionally require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear (bells, whistles, etc.), stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. 

BENEFITS

• Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) 
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance 
  
• Paid time off (including vacation, holidays, PTO, NJ sick leave)
  
• Retirement benefits