Senior Electrical Engineer
Page Southerland Page, Inc.
- Austin, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- We have an immediate need for a Senior Electrical Engineer who can work with an experienced group of designers to prepare building electrical plans and specifications;
- Act as a technical leader and design manager for multiple simultaneous design projects;
- Establish schedules and provide regular maintenance of design schedules;
- Coordinate cross-discipline design activities;
- Perform site surveys using basic surveying tools and electrical safety equipment;
- Prepare site analysis reports regarding the feasibility of proposed projects and potential issues that may arise during construction;
- Prepare project documentation including electrical equipment layouts and schedules, site plans, one-line diagrams, grounding diagrams, lighting plans, fire alarm plans, installation details, diagrams and schematics, and construction specifications;
- Provide construction administration services to contractors;
- Interact with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ);
- Prepare photometric studies;
- Model electrical systems with SKM, ETAP, EZ-Power or other IEEE compliant modeling tools;
- Specify electrical equipment including transformers, switchboards, panelboards, overcurrent protective devices, conductors, raceway, motors, and variable frequency drives;
Qualifications:
- A Professional Engineering License is required;
- Candidates must possess a minimum of 10+ years experience of electrical design for commercial, healthcare, mission critical, advanced manufacturing and/or institutional buildings;
- A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university;
- Previous managerial experience leading a team of engineers on projects;
- Ability to establish strong relationships with clients and contractors;
- A working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or BIM System(s), specifically REVIT MEP is preferred;
- Working knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices;
- Familiarity with other engineering disciplines including mechanical and plumbing requirements as well as architecture;
- In depth knowledge of lighting and lighting control systems;
- Fire alarm system design and in-depth knowledge of the NFPA preferred;
- In depth knowledge of grounding and lightning protection systems.
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office;
- Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, when dealing with clients, project managers, junior design staff, and executive management;
- Able to meet the badging requirements set forth by our clients.
- Ability to work with management to establish, track and achieve goals based on project and departmental priorities.