Electrical Project Manager

What you will do:

• Prepare or oversee complete drawings for schematic design, design development and construction documents in collaboration with other team members, architects, clients and consultants.
• Lead the electrical design effort and coordination with other disciplines to determine their needs for equipment power, lighting and any special systems throughout the building or project scope.
• Understand the design and code requirements related to medium voltage and utility systems.
• Participate in multiple project types, size and complexity, including the most complex projects and those employing new technologies in the industry.
• Provide unique and creative electrical design solutions based on engineering judgement and information provided by other team members, clients and consultants; compare alternative schemes for electrical distribution based on cost, efficiency, space requirements and other criteria.
• Estimate hours and fees for projects, review cost estimates, write and edit project specifications and develop new specifications as needed.
• Provide feasibility reports for existing facilities and electrical systems, including load analysis, capacity and requirements for electrical loads; specify metering and field surveys as required.
• Assist with construction administration including punch-lists, RFIs and submittal reviews.
• Understand special systems including photovoltaics, emergency power systems, battery storage systems, fire pumps and grounding; have a basic understanding of low voltage and fire alarm systems. 

What we will do:

• Provide mentorship from Managing Directors and Design Directors as well as other in-house disciplines on all projects
• Provide career growth opportunities including licensure incentives, professional development grants and our professional development process
• In-house management and leadership training opportunities
• Education opportunities including LPA+U and LPA Tech Talks

Electrical Project Manager Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering and the design of building power and lighting systems
• Electrical Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Exposure to AutoCAD and Revit preferred
• Have a good understanding of the electrical code and energy code layout, common sections used in design and where to locate relevant tables and requirements.
• Have a good understanding of how to value engineer a project as needed, to reduce costs if requested by the client or owner, including approximate estimates of construction costs.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical, building and energy code requirements and key client owner standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills