Electrical Engineer - Industrial Projects

Shambaugh-; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Shambaugh & Son is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our nationally recognized Design-Build team. In this role, you will lead the electrical design and execution of complex industrial, food manufacturing, refrigeration, and process facility projects throughout the United States.

You will work closely with clients, project managers, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop innovative electrical solutions from concept through construction and startup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of electrical design experience in industrial facilities.
• PE license in Indiana or Idaho is optional.

Responsibilities

• Develop and procure electrical design plans, specs and narratives with clients and consultants.
• Complete conceptual and detailed take-offs for electrical scopes tied to budgets.
• Assist management with bidding of electrical scopes and coordination of vendors.
• Review designs and shop drawings to ensure design intent is met.
• Coordinate with project teams and management to obtain approvals.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Professional Engineer license (optional)

Job description

About Us

We are one of the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors in Indiana and among the preeminent specialty contractors in the nation. We specialize in a full range of new and retrofit construction for industrial, food processing, commercial, institutional, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and bio-fuel projects.

Job Summary

Shambaugh & Son is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our nationally recognized Design-Build team. In this role, you will lead the electrical design and execution of complex industrial, food manufacturing, refrigeration, and process facility projects throughout the United States. Working closely with clients, project managers, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will help develop innovative electrical solutions from concept through construction and startup.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in industrial facility electrical design, power distribution systems, construction coordination, and project leadership. This position offers the opportunity to serve as a technical leader and trusted client advisor while contributing to some of the nation's most challenging industrial construction projects. Qualified candidates may also be considered for Program Management responsibilities, acting as the primary customer contact and leading project teams through successful project delivery.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Working closely with clients, outside design consultants and internal engineers during conceptual and final design to develop and/or procure electrical design plans, specifications and narratives
• Completing both conceptual and detailed take-offs of electrical (service entrance, power, low voltage systems, etc.) scopes to be incorporated into the overall project budget or Guaranteed Maximum Price
• Assist management with the identification, pre-qualification and bidding of electrical scopes of work, as needed
• Ensuring appropriate construction materials are incorporated into designs and conducting thorough review of consultant designs and subcontractor/vendor shop drawings to ensure design intent is met
• Providing technical advice to other members on the D/B team
• Assisting project management staff in obtaining local planning and/or regulatory approval for electrical scopes
• Monitoring and inspecting work undertaken by subcontractors and/or our own trades
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree/experience required.
• 5+ years of work experience in electrical design (essential)
• Experience in the design and construction of industrial, food manufacturing and/or cold box (refrigerated) facilities
• Professional Engineer license in Indiana or Idaho (not required)
• Advanced knowledge of construction methods, materials and codes
• Ability to assemble bid set (RFP) drawing packages
• Ability to liaise with third-party electrical design professionals, as required
• Ability to liaise with professionals from other disciplines
• Experience with subcontractor management
• Experience in project management
• Good communication skills and ability to communicate with customers on remote sites (infrequent travel required)
• Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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