Sr. Engineer, Electrical

Sr. Engineer, Electrical

Overview

At Alfa Tech we believe in more than just engineering solutions; we believe in promoting a culture of agility, collaboration, and inclusion. As a leading consulting engineering firm, we provide thoughtful engineering design that is technologically forward thinking, innovative, and environmentally conscious, ensuring that our contribution to our built environment is flexible, sustainable, and lasting across all the market segments we serve.

If you're driven by a passion for engineering, innovation, and making a difference, if you thrive on challenges and adapt quickly to change, and if you are looking to be part of a dynamic team of empowered, smart, energized, professionals, then Alfa Tech is the place for you.

Job Summary

In this role, the Senior Engineer will assist the Lead Project Engineer or Project Manager, and work on a variety of projects, from small to large, providing a very high level of technical leadership. This individual is self-motivated, solutions-oriented, driven, organized, a critical thinker who is team-focused, and capable of independent detailed work. They will represent the firm in all project interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members and may take on a project management role in small to medium projects.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design utilizing the latest versions of engineering software.

• Ability to perform voltage drop calculations, short-circuit calculations, breaker coordination studies, Arc Flash studies, etc.

• Ability to size overcurrent protection and feeder sizes for various electrical equipment.

• Ability to specify manufacturer's equipment utilizing manufacturer catalogs (i.e., UPSs, Panels, Switchboards, Transformers, etc.)

• Ability to design an emergency power supply system (EPSS), stand-by power, etc., by sizing the associated electrical appurtenances (i.e., Generator, ATSs, MTSs, etc.) and design toward NEC Article 700, 701, and 702.

• Ability to use Title 24 Compliance Software (Energy Pro) to validate Title 24 Compliance for interior and exterior lighting applications and other applicable energy compliance software such as COMCheck.

• Experience designing electrical room layouts.

• Experience designing in various sectors of the construction industry, including commercial, life sciences, data centers, hospitals (OSHPD), etc.

• Limited experience with Medium Voltage (MV) design, including specifying MV substations, Load Interrupter Switches (LIS), etc.

• Participate in presentations to clients.

• Prepare project start-up documentation, notify marketing, and submit to accounting.

• Develop and achieve project scopes, budgets, and schedules.

• Schedule and track project milestones and deliverables; ensure adherence to contract.

• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.

• Schedule and conduct internal kick-off meetings with all disciplines present.

• Ensure that ATCE quality assurance procedures are implemented during the design process (design criteria submission, the basis of design narrative, design checklists, interdisciplinary coordination schedules, etc.).

• Review change orders and prepare project budgets.

• Prepare life cycle cost analysis studies.

• Conduct analyses to develop design options and recommendations.

• Develop and maintain positive client relationships; respond promptly to inquiries and initiate contact when needed or delays are imminent.

• Communicate directly with clients and, if required, act as the primary point of contact for Alfa Tech.

• Ensure that the preparation of project drawings, specifications, and reports meet the project schedule and are consistent with client requirements and standards.

• Assign duties and schedules within the project team and instruct project team members.

• Check all technical work for accuracy within his/her discipline. Review technical content with team leaders from each discipline involved in the project.

• Assists with establishing electrical design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects.

• Coordinate, support, and communicate with colleagues across disciplines.

• Reviews product data submittals and…