Senior Project Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Bowman has an opportunity for a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join our team.

This role offers the chance to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, working with clients who value unparalleled service.

Purpose

The successful candidate will perform all levels of electrical engineering and design, including project and staff management.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Receive guidance on key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters, applying extensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices.

• Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Actively market the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.

• Serve as mentor, resource, and trainer for Design Engineers and less experienced Project Engineers.

• Represent project teams in client communications and resolutions.

Do the Work

• Design complex electrical systems in accordance with current code requirements and sound engineering principles.

• Create reports, such as basis of designs, written narratives, field observations, letters to AHJ's, etc.

• Take responsibility for more complex tasks and/or designs within project assignments.

• Resolve complex design issues with clients.

• Apply broad knowledge of engineering principles and procedures.

• Oversee designs through project construction/completion.

• Communicate effectively with engineers, project managers, and clients.

• Conduct field observations visits to accurately document existing field conditions and report on construction progress.

• Organize/prioritize multiple tasks to complete the design in a sequential efficient manner.

• Complete electrical calculations, not limited to load studies, voltage drop, panel/transformer/feeder loading, generator sizing, illumination levels, etc.

• Design/layout of electrical system devices, distribution components, lighting, fire alarm, emergency and backup power systems, and special systems as applicable to the project type.

• Accurately produce project construction documents to meet milestone schedules within a predetermined budget.

• Attend coordination and design meetings, as needed.

• Define and determine project specifications and performance criteria.

• Address comments from clients, AHJ's, and other review authorities; adjust designs accordingly.

• Review all project-related construction administrative items (shop drawings, RFI's, change order proposals), as needed.

• Work within established project budgets.

• Possess and continue to develop a working knowledge of all codes applicable to the discipline.

• Possess and continue to develop a working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit software.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.

• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.

• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.

• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.

• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.

• Ten or more years of industry-related experience, in design of industrial, commercial, R&D, multi-family (low- and high-rise), and similar projects.

• Knowledge of AutoCAD and REVIT software, SKM software tools, and/or Lighting Design software (i.e. AGI, Visual, etc.).

• EIT strongly preferred.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.

• Mobility around an office environment.

• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

• Occasional travel for site and client visits.

• Partly outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.

• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing (use of ladders), squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including occasional survey on elevated surfaces and roofs.

• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.