Electrical Project Engineer; On-Site

Description

Individuals assigned to this classification will perform engineering calculations and must be able to layout and design systems in accordance with established policies, standards, procedures, code and shall exercise judgment in their application with minimal to no supervision. Individuals should be able to apply practical knowledge and experience in their field to resolve problems and conflicts related to the projects assigned to them.

Individuals should be capable of independent decision‑making for engineering tasks on the projects assigned to them. Individuals may occasionally supervise subordinate personnel or assist other engineers or designers.

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, minimum 8 years of work experience and shall be a licensed engineer (PE).

• Perform engineering calculations and must be able to layout and design systems in accordance with established policies, standards, procedures, code and exercise judgment in their application with minimal to no supervision.
• Apply practical knowledge and experience in the field to resolve problems and conflicts related to the projects assigned.
• Make independent decision‑making for engineering tasks on the projects assigned.
• Occasionally supervise subordinate personnel or assist other engineers or designers.
• Know discipline‑specific codes and other building codes.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good leadership skills to educate clients on design and other project requirements.
• Meet with the Project Engineer and Project Manager to discuss design scope, schedule, budget, phasing, site issues, and design review issues.
• Work with Project Manager and Project Engineer to prepare design budgets and schedules.
• Estimate discipline man‑hours required to complete the design requirements of a project.
• Provide leadership and assign design job functions to designated designers and supervise their efforts in completing the project on time and within budget.
• Implement system types as selected by the Project Engineer and provide complete construction documents that match the client and project team’s requirements.
• Review preliminary and final engineering design with other disciplines for function, clearances, coordination, and final design selection.
• Perform a final review of the engineering drawings.
• Client contact.
• Perform quality assurance on projects in coordination with technical manager or project engineer.
• Mentor and motivate Engineering designers I, II and III. Set high standards, professional integrity and seek the company and client best interest.
• Ability to meet fast‑paced deadlines while maintaining quality design.
• Additional duties as required.

• Active listening
• Critical thinking
• Proficient in Revit
• Proficient in engineering modeling tools, researching and writing reports/opinions.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent time management
• Equipment selection
• Excellent judgment and decision making
• Excellent management of personnel resources – motivating, developing and directing team members.

• Superior benefit packages for the whole family and pets.
• Generous 401(k) company match.
• Generous PTO.
• Casual “uncorporate” working environment – jeans and relaxed style.
• Employee entertainment benefits discount program.
• License renewals 100% paid by company.
• Professional membership renewals 100% paid by company.
• Continuing education and industry convention attendance encouraged.
• Sign‑on bonus.
• Relocation available.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Company‑sponsored charity events.
• Licensing specialist handles licensing boards and forms.
• Fully staffed permitting department.
• Highly skilled designers in the design department.
• Various sectors of business: grocery, retail, big box, power centers, senior living, restaurant, industrial, multi‑family, convenience.
• Experts in MEP, fire protection, and structural tackling technical issues.
• Weather‑resistant field surveys in CA.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Additionally, this job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship between the employee and Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers & Planners, Inc.