Electrical Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join their dynamic team in Schenectady, NY. This role involves applying engineering techniques to create innovative designs while supervising and guiding a team of designers and CAD operators. With a commitment to sustainability and a diverse workforce, the company provides a collaborative environment where your contributions will help shape the future of engineering solutions. If you are passionate about electrical engineering and eager to work on impactful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; P.E. or E.I.T. preferred.
• Two years of project design experience in electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluates and applies engineering techniques for project design.
• Supervises Designers and CAD Operators, ensuring accuracy of designs.
• Coordinates with various stakeholders on project scope and deliverables.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Engineering Computations

Cost Estimation

Design Supervision

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree

Professional Engineering License (P.E.)

Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.)

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

Job Description

M/E Engineering is currently interviewing for an Electrical Project Engineer in our Schenectady, NY office. We are a full-service MEP engineering firm providing design and technology services to our clients. Our team of nearly 200 engineers and design professionals work to create built environments that support a sustainable future for the communities we live in, work in, and care deeply about. M/E Engineering is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications to create schematic.
• Assignments have clear and specified objectives and require the investigation of a limited number of variables.
• Works with Principal, Associate and/or Senior Engineer/Designer to clarify project scope and schedule of deliverables.
• Provides supervision and guidance related largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts and policy matters.
• Consults with Principal, Associate, Group Manager, or Senior Engineer concerning unusual problems and development.
• Prepares project plans and specifications.
• Supervises Designers and CAD Operators as related to tasks in progress.
• Responsible for accuracy of design, specifications, drawings, etc.
• Establishes project design concepts, design criteria and scope, space requirements, etc.
• Makes engineering computations.
• Projects cost estimations.
• Coordinates between trades, architect, client, etc.
• Responsible for equipment selection, sizing, etc.
• Checks work of designers and CAD operators.
• Reviews shop drawings.
• Provides suggestions for improvements of M/E standards.
• Supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of Designers and CAD Operators.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Preferably has a Professional Engineering License (P.E.) or Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) working toward P.E. Licensing.
• Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in responsible charge of project design in respective discipline.

Compensation Range

• The compensation range for this position is $72,500 - $87,360 per year.

M/E Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.