Senior Electrical Engineer
Clayco
- Lenexa, KS
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and prepare detailed electrical engineering and construction installation documents and provide engineering support during the construction phase of projects to our project management and field installation employees.
- Gathers and requests specific information from other design disciplines necessary to move forward and complete the electrical design on schedule.
- Develops the electrical design for the purpose of producing a Revit or BIM model. Check all designs prepared by internal design team and subcontractors for quality and accuracy.
- Prepares project design guidelines, involving scopes of work, electrical specifications, and reports
- Responsible for providing required quantity of completed design documents to proper persons or inspection authorities.
- Consults with vendors and reviews project shop drawings for design accuracy and contract requirements.
- Provides technical support to project managers, field personnel, estimators, and customers.
- Develop conceptual designs, reports, sketches and Value Engineering ideas to assist project managers or estimators in the preparation of an estimate.
- Review and update corporate engineering standards.
- Collaborate with project managers to develop an accurate accounting of all engineering hours required for proposal development.
- Oversight of engineering implementation through design phases
- Develop conceptual or detailed electrical designs in medium & low voltage power distribution, lighting, and special systems.
- Apply thorough knowledge of the National Electrical Code and other applicable building codes to design projects.
- Meet with clients and A/E teams to develop the specific design requirements for an assigned project.
- Teach and mentor less experienced design team members.
- Create power plans, grounding plans, lighting plans, single line diagrams, motor control schematics, and panel schedules.
- Produce electrical load studies and utility service size estimates.
- Develop electrical equipment specifications for switchgear, transformers, MCCs, and panels.
- Reviews information shared by other disciplines to confirm equipment data power requirements.
- Manage subcontractor designs and review drawing packages for quality and accuracy per the project scope.
- Review and analyze process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and utility systems designs to develop the electrical requirements for the project.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- 8+ years of applicable experience.
- P.E. License with the ability to obtain licenses in multiple states.
- Working knowledge of National Electrical Code and other Building Codes
- Familiar with Navisworks.
- Understanding of short circuit current ratings and fault current analysis.
- Strong working knowledge of the Electrical Construction industry.
- Thorough knowledge of all types of electrical installations and electrical systems.
- Familiarity with Revit and AutoCAD.
- Willingness to travel in support of the site-specific needs and staffing.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Products including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communications skills.
- Proven ability to work independently or as a team leader with a high degree of organization.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.