Airfield Electrical Technical Manager

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking an experienced and motivated Electrical Engineer with Airfield experience to join our Aviation practice. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, motivated, self-starter, with responsibilities that include leading production, design, and documentation for a range of airfield electrical project types. The candidate will work on multi-disciplinary, collaborative project design teams with Civil and Systems Engineers. The successful candidate must demonstrate creative problem-solving, initiative to learn new concepts, organizational skills, an ability to work in a team environment, and possess an understanding of construction documents and constructability. The successful candidate will be a responsible and accountable professional and will have time management skills, a passion for solving complex design problems, a track record of producing projects on time and on budget, high standards for quality and performance, and a thorough understanding of design and construction processes related to airfield electrical design and engineering.

The successful candidate will lead the development of airfield electrical system designs, including construction plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and design reports for a variety of airfield electrical projects that include aprons, runway and taxiway lighting systems, electrical vaults, supporting utility infrastructure, and siting and design of NAVAIDS. Technical expertise must include, but not be limited to airfield lighting, signage, and power; circuiting; schedules; calculations; sizing of electrical equipment, conduit, wiring, disconnects, and transformers, etc. The candidate must be capable of engineering duties such as electrical system design, product selection, and overseeing the installation of electrical systems and products. The candidate will also be responsible for providing support and mentoring to junior engineers and associates to further their technical and professional development and to grow Michael Baker’s airfield electrical practice.

Federal experience, particularly with the Department of Defense (DoD), is a plus.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not necessarily limited to:

· Expertise in Airfield Lighting: leverage experience in aviation lighting, including power distribution, NAVAIDS, AV lighting systems, vaults, airfield signage, PAPI's, REILS, BAK's, approach lighting systems, etc.

· Technical Leadership: lead and oversee development of design documentation, calculations, and construction drawings as the technical professional on the project design team. Direct, manage, and review the work of Junior and Staff Electrical Engineers and Designers to ensure high-quality design completion.

· Design Documentation: lead development of and review airfield layout drawings (lighting, signs, marking, ducts, pits, and cabling), installation detail drawings tailored to specific project requirements, electrical wiring schematics, quantities, specifications, cost, and hour estimates.

· Project Coordination: initiate and lead coordination efforts with other disciplines, owners, firms, and technical staff to ensure accuracy and technical proficiency of project submissions.

o Must be able to work effectively within established budgets and schedules while efficiently collaborating with a remote team.

· Staff Development: mentor and train junior staff to foster professional growth and to grow Michael Baker’s airfield electrical capabilities.

· Quality Assurance: implement and adhere to QA/QC procedures on all deliverables to maintain our standard.

o Check drawings (plans, details, etc.) to assure compliance with engineering codes and drafting standards.

o Review project requirements and specifications and confer with other disciplines and managers to determine assistance required in plan preparation, evaluation of project conditions, design changes, and reports.

o Evaluate electrical components to ensure they meet all federal, state, and local codes and specifications.

· Management duties include, but are not limited to:

o Direct and coordinate activities involved in design.

o Coordinate tasks and project schedules.

o Create a good line of communication with both internal and external customers.

o Communicate with clients regarding project issues, schedules, and budgets.

o Lead meetings and coordinate action items and project deliverables for subsequent submittals.

o Assist in the preparation of scope of work and fee proposals. Calculate design costs. Be responsible for airfield electrical discipline project design budgets.

o Be front-facing to clients. Perform client and project needs assessments, determine and discuss potential solutions, and ensure satisfactor