Senior Electrical Engineer

Overview

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION: 

Significant high-level analytical/operational experience performing program/project implementation which may have included:  scheduling, cost estimating, constructability studies, dispute resolution, claims analysis, or commissioning.  Evidence of progressive career development and demonstrated expertise in construction management, project management, engineering design or related field.  Experienced in the supervision of mid-sized groups. Demonstrated advanced knowledge and expertise in the planning and inspection of the installation of electrical distribution, emergency power/UPS, low voltage communication, and fire alarm systems for the construction of complex facilities. Experience in higher education facilities including classroom, laboratory, administration, dormitory, and athletic buildings, desired.

 

Responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES:

Project assignments including on-site representation of client, project documentation, estimating, scheduling, plan review, quality assurance, research of records.  Capable of leading effort on mid- to large projects.  Frequently initiating client contact and often a primary interface with clients.  Working within project budgets and providing leadership on project teams. 

 

• Maintains positive and productive working relationships with peer leaders, superiors, and subordinates.
• Communicates effectively with clients, designers, contractors, and MBP personnel
• Mentor and facilitate the imparting of technical knowledge to staff including the transfer of technical knowledge from the more senior personnel to those with less experience.
• Manage, direct and coordinate the work of assigned technical and clerical personnel.
• Monitor progress and quality of work produced by others assigned to him/her. Inform the Project Manager/Construction Manager of the performance of assigned staff. 
• Analyze and optimize internal and external processes.
• Conduct site visits, identify potential engineering problems and propose solutions and alternatives and provide recommendations to Project Manager/Construction Manager.
• Provide subject matter technical engineering expertise and support and review technical work of others.
• Adjust workload to changes and work to meet deadlines.
• Participates in project progress and QA/QC meetings and other focused meetings as necessary to plan work and resolve issues.
• Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly reports for ongoing project progress.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Engage in business development, participate in marketing activities, active participation in company initiatives, and project management on small to mid-size projects.  May prepare, monitor, and manage client project budgets.  May provide training to less experienced personnel.  Attend and participate in professional association meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of civil engineering.  Obtain and maintain certificates as necessary for the performance of duties. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Electrical preferred.
• Advanced degree preferred. 
• PE preferred.
• Other specific certification such as CCM, CCE, PSP, CxA, CCP, CEM preferred. 
• Engineering principles, principles of construction management and project controls, with specialized knowledge in several areas including scheduling, cost estimating, documentation, contract administration, construction techniques.  Solid understanding of all of MBP's services. 
• Basic data processing principles as related to the solution of engineering problems.
• Engineering mathematics and statistical analysis techniques.
• Construction methods and practices.
• State and federal regulations, construction codes and safety practices pertaining to the work.
• Basic project management and supervisory principles.
• Must possess OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification or obtain within 3 months of hire.

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency with MBP's diverse services.  Capable of managing multiple assignments.  Operating at level of expert in one or more service areas with final work product.
• An understanding of technical jargon and the ability to translate photographic and written engineer centric language into a clear and concise brief report.
• Crisis management/problem resolution.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Proficiency with many software applications including Microsoft Of