Electrical Engineer / Colby Co. Engineering / Portland, ME (Hybrid)

We are working with our client Colby Co. Engineering (Colby Co.) in seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their multi-disciplinary team of 70 employees. As one of Maine’s Top Ten Best Places to Work companies for 6 years, Colby Co. employees enjoy a culture of kindness, generosity, collaboration, and support of lifelong learning. Colby Co.’s success (95% customer retention) comes from putting their employees and client service first.

This position has the opportunity to be hybrid or fully remote provided the successful candidate can commute to the Portland, ME office or job sites as needed.

Requirements of the Electrical Engineer:

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• PE License a plus but not required.
• 5 years of building and industrial experience in a consulting engineering design firm setting.
• Experience with Federal and Government projects a plus.
• Experience with a broad range of electrical engineering designs such as power distribution, control, communication, and lighting design including evaluation of existing power and control systems, electrical specifications, lighting, and load calculations.
• Track record of successful design, quality control and construction administration.
• Be a quick, flexible thinker and problem-solver who is accustomed to working in fluid teams on tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or BIM/Revit.
• Ability to obtain government clearances.

Benefits of the Job:

• Colby Co. will consider candidates with a wide range of experience. Therefore, the salary offer will be commensurate with the experience the candidate brings to the role.
• In addition to base salary, Colby Co. offers an annual discretionary bonus and an anniversary bonus to recognize years of service with the company.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match.
• Health, dental, long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance plans.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) for vacation and/or sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Four weeks of paid parental leave within three months of the qualifying event (birth or adoption).
• Accrued paid time off for military leave.
• A monthly cell phone stipend.
• Free monthly parking pass at our company lot.
• Two volunteer days per calendar year with pay.
• Summer office hours from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend.
• Continuing education fees and/or tuition is available to employees on a case-by- case basis.
• Company outings which may include Bruins, Red Sox and/or Patriots games, Holiday Parties, Kids Holiday Party, Company Picnics and Bowling.

Responsibilities of the Electrical Engineer:

• Research, plan and design a variety of electrical systems for buildings and structures for government, industrial and commercial clients.
• Prepare code compliant plans and coordinate drawings for a broad range of designs including power distribution, control, communication, and lighting design. Projects also include evaluation of existing power and control systems, electrical specifications, lighting, and load calculations.
• Work collaboratively on multidisciplinary design teams, primarily in-house but also with subconsultants.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to prepare presentations and produce documents from schematic design through to the construction phase.
• Conduct and document site visits, process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI’s.

Colby Co. Engineering is a privately held, multi-disciplinary team of engineers (civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, fire protection) and architects who work together on a wide range of projects from historical building renovations to facilities engineering. All team members are at "the table" from day one working collaboratively. All team members serve an equal role providing, receiving, and sharing input to provide the client with the most efficient and effective overall design that meets or exceeds their needs. In addition, team members can work, make decisions, and structure their time autonomously while also having the resources and backup of teammates to share ideas and collaborate.

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Colby Co. Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.