Senior Electrical Engineer

HIRING A SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER IN DALLAS

ACCOUNTABILITY

Resolve day-to-day technical problems and perform design duties as a team leader on healthcare projects, while working with other designers and BIM design staff to deliver a quality product on schedule.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Day-to-day involvement in MEP design production for healthcare projects.
• Collaborate effectively with and coordinate design efforts among internal teams, external consultants, and clients.
• Understand and contribute to the management of project budget, scope, and scheduling.
• Active participation in the design and construction administration (CA) phases of projects.
• Construction Administration duties include attending project meetings, reviewing shop drawings/submittals, and providing timely responses to RFIs.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for owners, clients, and other consultants, demonstrating excellent communication skills to articulate design decisions.
• Review and sealing drawings prepared by self and/or other drawings prepared under own direct
  supervision.
• Act as the primary designer on any type of project. Shall include all phases of a project from kick-off to completion of construction.
• Provide schematic design information to Project Manager or senior-level design staff such as preliminary calculations, design distribution, equipment sizing, and providing cut sheets of all equipment proposed.
• Prepare preliminary task lists.
• Produce sketches and system schematics for complicated design tasks.
• Make calculations using engineering formulas and software for design.
• Research and select equipment based on experience and fill out schedules.
• Prepare drawings and sketches to incorporate into final drawings.
• Research design options and document findings.
• Coordinate all design aspects with other disciplines.
• Research code issues and asks code officials questions.
• Assure that drawings and designs are in accordance with company production and design standards.
• Keep project manager informed of workload and any changes in project scope or additional services.
• Attend design and construction meetings and produce site observation reports when required.
• Edit specifications.
• Incorporate design concepts from schematic design into design development and work with project team to produce construction documents.
• Organize and maintain project files. Maintain neat and organized work area, which allows efficient access to information required by other team members.
• Solve engineering problems using experience, judgment and education but is expected to ask for assistance when needed.
• Prepare engineering opinion of probable cost for systems and review contractor cost estimates.
• Perform and produce building assessment study reports.
• Perform as a Technical / Training Mentor to designers.
• Assist Practice Area Leader and Design Director with tasks as requested.
• Continue learning process by attending in-house seminars and continuing education opportunities outside of office.
• Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• At least 7 years of progressive industry experience with at least 3-4 years focused on healthcare facility design (e.g., hospitals, clinics, surgical centers).

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION

• Licensed Professional Engineer

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Advanced knowledge of healthcare-specific codes and standards, including FGI guidelines and relevant NFPA standards.
• Revit, BlueBeam and AutoCAD drafting/design experience and knowledge on reading construction drawings.
• Proficient use of computer for design and BIM drafting. Use of computer programs for engineering analysis and equipment selection.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word) or related software.
• Proficient in using office equipment (e.g., computer, copier, etc.).
• Excellent research and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain flexibility with workload and project schedules.
• Ability to manage multiple project tasks concurrently and consistently while delivering high quality design documents.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
• Ability to interact well with clients and co-workers, in the field and the office.

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