Electrical Engineer

SmithGroup Companies, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

8 paid federal holidays

15 extra Fridays off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellbeing resources

Paid parental leave

Flex spending account

Voluntary insurance options

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

One-on-one career coaching

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

SmithGroup, in Pittsburgh, seeks an Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for healthcare, science and technology, and higher education projects. You will manage power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systems while mentoring junior staff and guiding project teams.

The role requires a BS in Electrical or Architectural Engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, PE registration, and proficiency in CAD, Revit, SKM, and Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing electrical power distribution and lighting systems for healthcare, research labs, higher education, and other critical building types.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• LEED AP preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD, Revit, SKM, Bluebeam Revu, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide the full range of electrical engineering services on projects and lead others in accomplishing project objectives.
• Lead and perform analysis, design and documentation of medium and large building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting design and fire alarm systems.
• Effectively manage timelines and workflows of multiple complex projects assigned by supervisor.
• Create and develop planning and design concepts for complex projects in higher education, science and technology, and healthcare markets.
• Oversee design work of others and conduct quality control reviews to ensure a cohesive design.
• Mentor junior level staff and participate in performance coaching.
• Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested.
• Contribute to SmithGroup sustainable design initiatives by using software to perform electrical loads, short circuit analysis, generator loads and lighting calculations.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Lighting design

Project leadership

Mentoring

Recruiting

Client communication

CAD proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Tools

CAD

Revit

SKM

Bluebeam Revu

MS Office

Job description

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

Working with us, you will:

• Independently provide the full range of electrical engineering services on projects and lead others in accomplishing project objectives given by a supervisor.
• Lead and perform analysis, design and documentation of medium and large building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting design and fire alarm systems.
• Effectively manage timelines and workflows of multiple complex projects assigned by supervisor.
• Create and develop planning and design concepts for complex projects in higher education, science and technology, and healthcare markets.
• Oversee design work of others and conduct quality control reviews to ensure an innovative, integrated and cohesive design.
• Mentor junior level staff and participate in performance coaching.
• Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested.
• Contribute to SmithGroup sustainable design initiatives by using a variety of software to perform electrical loads, short circuit analysis, generator loads and lighting calculations.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working as an electrical engineer designing electrical power distribution and lighting systems for new and renovated healthcare, research lab, higher ed, and other critical building types.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• LEED AP preferred.
• Proficiency in current design software (CAD, Revit, SKM, etc.) as well as Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office.

The Pittsburghoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aElectrical Engineerto join our team.

We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities.

• flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off!
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• wellbeing resources
• paid parental leave
• a flex spending account
• voluntary insurance options
• 401(k) program with employer matching
• tuition reimbursement program
• one-on-one career coaching
• professional development opportunities

While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $78,000 to $104,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are 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, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].