Electrical Project Engineer

Water Mission; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Engineer to lead electrical engineering projects from conception to completion. This role involves collaborating with a multi-disciplined team, producing detailed construction documents, and ensuring adherence to client and code requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical design for commercial projects and be proficient in tools like AutoCAD and MS Office. Join a dynamic firm where your expertise will contribute to impactful projects and innovative solutions in the engineering field.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in electrical design for buildings, especially commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of design liability and constructability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site investigations and generate reports based on findings.
• Produce design plans and coordinate with sub-consultants.

Skills

Electrical Design

Power Distribution

Lighting Systems

Fire Alarm Systems

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Revit

Job description

The Project Engineer is responsible for designing and managing electrical engineering projects from conception to completion. He/she will apply his/her experience in power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systems. As part of a multi-disciplined firm, he/she will coordinate with Site/Civil Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Structural Engineers, Architects, and Construction Project Managers. He/she will be responsible for producing electrical engineering construction documents while adhering to client requirements, code requirements, and site adjustments.

Responsibilities include:

1. Conducting site visit investigations and generating reports and recommendations based on findings.
2. Producing design plans, calculations, and reports with limited direction.
3. Coordinating with sub-consultants.
4. Establishing and maintaining phase and task-level budgets.
5. Scheduling project phases and tasks.
6. Scheduling production staff and leading them through tasks.
7. Coordinating and assisting with addendums, RFIs, and change orders.
8. Assisting in coordinating the work of a multi-disciplined team throughout the design development and contract document phases of a project.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organizing and maintaining project files.
• Maintaining documentation for billable hours.
• Demonstrating an understanding of liability issues related to design.
• Demonstrating an understanding of constructability and complex design.

Requirements:

• Experience: 4+ years of experience with electrical design for buildings, preferably with commercial projects such as retail or restaurants.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Travel: Up to 20%.
• Physical: Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Software: AutoCAD and MS Office required; Revit plus.