The Lead Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the conceptual design, review, and stamping, sealing of the drawings before submission to the clients.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, review, update, modify, and approve electrical design plans and work schedules.
• Lead construction inspections, quality control, and submittal reviews beyond the expertise of construction managers
• Provide quality assurance for ongoing projects, and serve as a mentor to fewer experienced engineers in the division
• Support the Contract management, and Planning divisions with scope, programming, and scheduling definition
• Develops cost estimates and time schedules, Reviews, and analyzes preliminary and final designs, plans, and specifications for technical efficiency and adequacy
• Perform detailed calculations to establish standards and specifications
• Prepares necessary correspondence, technical reports, contract documents, fact sheets, and status reports and prepares final construction drawings suitable for obtaining qualified bids from Contractors
• Inspect installations and observe operations to ensure compliance with design and equipment specifications and safety standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Previous experience working on US Government and Military domestic and international projects preferred
• A licensed Professional Engineer is required
• Experience in power and UPS systems, power generation, 10 years in construction management/design
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; Analytical Thinking; Project Management; Planning and Organizational Skills; Attention to Details; Excellent Multi-tasking skills and motivational skills
• Strong understanding of construction techniques and practice; Able to problem solve and troubleshoot as the need arises; Electrical Layout Design: Electrical Inspection; Cost estimate
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites; Engineering software to create project plans and circuit diagrams; Power, Control Switchgear, Lighting, Batteries, Fire Alarm; CAD/Revit
• Familiarity with military programming rules and documentation is desirable
• Must be willing to travel for occasional international assignments
• Must lawfully reside in the United States and be eligible for employment (Planate does not sponsor visas or work permits)
• Able to obtain a secret clearance