Principal Electrical Engineer Job Walnut Creek area,California USA,Engineering

Overview

Principal Electrical Engineer/Engineering Manager:

Principal Engineers are experienced team leaders who support NV5’s national service lines in multiple specialty areas: gas line and facility solutions, electricity transmission, electricity distribution, or civil/structural. Engineers in this role display a technical mastery of their area of expertise. They oversee the quality of others’ work, plan and conduct work that requires keen judgement, and devise new approaches to solve design problems and oversee projects.

They are expertly versed in leading engineering teams in planning, engineering, design, construction and utility industry consulting on complex projects for local and national clients. They serve as the Engineer of Record for projects. Solid written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Engineers at this level are actively involved in the process of bringing in work for the firm. They plan, schedule, and conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work a project of considerate scope, or oversee the quality of deliverables on a major project. Principal Engineers perform work that may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements.

This position requires a broad and deep knowledge of precedents in the specialty area and a good knowledge of related specialties. A Principal Engineer may often serve as a contact for clients, contractors, and other professionals. This role is a management-level position. Principal Engineers may serve as a project leader, but will not always have direct staff reports. Must be able to give direction to less-experienced designers and engineers and assist in staff development.

Responsibilities

For mechanical engineering roles, lead and contribute to engineering teams in the delivery ofcentral plants and district energy systems; planning, design, commissioning, energy optimization and consulting on complex projects.
For gas engineering roles, work in teams on the delivery of gas facilities, distribution and transmission lines and develop technical project documentation
Be responsive and proactive, managing engineering activities to comply with budgets and schedules; identify departures or issues early to meet client expectations for technical excellence, budget and schedule
Perform work that involves plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment. Will be assigned to project teams and may make major design recommendations
Coordinate all design work with other team disciplines
Participate in training and mentoring staff as appropriate
Demonstrate proficiency in relevant software applications, such as Revit, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil3D, AutoCAD Electrical Design Suite, Micro Station with Substation or Plant add-in, ETAP or SKM,as well as business operations software including Microsoft Office
Design, manage, and assist in production of construction documents, including plans,specifications, and quantity takeoffs
Provide quality assurance checks on drawing packages and calculations prepared by others
Participate in business development activity including preparation of proposals for new work
Develop and maintain client relationships
Demonstrate proficient knowledge of relevant local codes and industry standards
Demonstrate proficient knowledge of appropriate electrical, building mechanical and plumbing systems
Analyze and solve construction and operational problems
For civil engineering roles, demonstrate strong design capabilities such as:
Site design, horizontal control, mass grading, detailed grading design experience

Principal Engineer/Engineering Manager
Utilities design and storm drain system design skills
Drainage analysis
Public improvements design skills, including coordination with grading, drainage, and utilities design, for site specific development or subdivision work
Roadway design, public and private
Interpretation of field survey data
As needed, produce sketches and system schematics for complicated design tasks
May attend construction meetings and produce site observation reports and final punch lists
May prepare addendums, proposal requests and change orders; initiate additional service requests and coordinate with project managers for client submittal
May prepare engineering opinion of probable cost for mechanical or electrical systems and review construction manager/contractor cost estimates
For electrical roles, may provide value engineering and review drawings for compliance with company standards
Participate in technical and professional societies, including presenting technical material at conferences
Interpret and apply client, company, and field standards as needed

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Positive attitude, ability to work collaboratively with others
Valid driver’s license
Current Professional Engineering license/certification
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, such as Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical…