Electrical Engineer

Garnet River® is a full-service information technology company that customizes solutions for its clients. We solve challenges through staff augmentation, project-based teams and technical solutions. Our staffing division works as a recruiting arm for companies in the region and across the country. Clients turn to us to help them find professional talent.

We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer for our client in Pittsfield, MA. The Engineer performs advanced Engineering tasks that are assigned and monitored by his/her immediate supervisor. This position applies his/her technical knowledge to produce high-quality, timely work.

This position must be within driving distance from Pittsfield, MA, Troy, NY or Farmington, CT.

Job Duties

Technical

• Understands advanced engineering principles, material properties, and other applicable engineering concepts.
• Maintains knowledge of all applicable codes, safety requirements, and other standards.
• Under the supervision of a licensed professional, prepares working drawings and specifications, and performs detailed calculations for projects of increasing difficulty.
• Prepares technical reports or review and approval for establishing the design criteria of a project.
• Is proficient in utilizing relevant design and analytical software.
• Takes a lead role in coordinating with multidiscipline teams.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts, both verbally and in written form.

Project Management

• In collaboration with other team members, provides technical expertise and advises client on best solutions and recommendations in design.
• Understands the scope of services as outlined in project contract and identifies when/if client requests are out of scope.
• In collaboration with other team members, understands client needs and analyzes constraints in project schedule, scope, and budget to add value through proposed solutions.
• Monitors project deadlines as it relates to deliverables within one’s responsibilities.
• In collaboration with other team members, leverages combined knowledge of the planning, design delivery, and construction completion to make informed recommendations to the client.
• Directs staff towards project milestones.
• Asks thoughtful, relevant, and open-ended questions to better understand clients’ needs. Actively listens to develop rapport.
• Visits project sites, attends meetings with clients, architects, and engineers.
• Prepare status updates on assigned tasks.

Leadership/Management

• Support Interns and Engineer I teammates with technical questions and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and provide a high quality of customer service.
• Maintains a people first approach and entrepreneurial initiative. Developing an understanding of risk management and business impact when implementing process improvement.
• Understands how work impacts the larger goals/initiatives of the firm.
• Continues education to remain competitive with the latest technologies and practices. Trains newly hired staff and assists with the development of staff through day-to-day interactions and informal mentorship.

Financial Acumen

• Understands accurate timekeeping and the importance for project performance and budgets.
• Assist management with monitoring due dates and utilization of resources with the goal of project profitability. Approves timesheets, expense accounts and billing.
• Understands how much time is available to complete each project.

Client Service

• Interact professionally both internally and externally.
• Exhibits a balance of self-confidence and humility. Cultivates and gains trust through active listening and being a team player.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience.
• 5 -7 years of experience preferred
• Engineer in Training License is a must
• Ability to use Engineering software (Revit and CAD) and Microsoft Suite products.

Annual Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00

At Garnet River, we care about our employees. We strongly believe in work/family balance. Our robust employee benefits package includes a competitive salary.

Garnet River LLC is an Equal Employment opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)