Electrical Project Engineer

McKim & Creed, Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities & training

Tuition reimbursement

Work that makes a difference

Job summary

McKim & Creed, Inc. is seeking a licensed Electrical Engineer for their Hickory, NC office. This role involves providing technical and design services in support of electrical projects, focusing on power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systems.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and have at least 5 years of relevant experience, with a strong background in using AutoCAD, Revit, and SKM software. The position offers competitive pay, employee ownership through ESOP, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Must possess NC PE registration or ability to quickly obtain.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and design services for electrical design projects.
• Interact and work directly with clients on design tasks.
• Prepare technical specifications and permit submittals.

Skills

Power distribution

Lighting design

Fire alarm systems

Client interaction

Arc flash analysis

SKM software

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM software

Job description

OVERVIEW

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Building, Energy and Infrastructure (BEI) Group as a licensed Electrical Engineer in our new Hickory, NC office. In this role you will provide technical and design services in support of power distribution, lighting and fire alarm, for design projects as part of a multi-discipline project team to produce electrical design/construction drawings and specifications for institutional, commercial, municipal and industrial facilities.

DURING YOUR WORK-DAY, YOU WILL:

• Provide technical and design services in support of power distribution, lighting and fire alarm, for design projects as part of a multi-discipline project team to produce electrical design/construction drawings and specifications for institutional, commercial, municipal and industrial facilities.
• Responsibilities include: ability to interact and work directly with clients, conduct preliminary evaluations, prepare various reports, produce design drawings, prepare technical specifications and prepare permit submittals for electrical engineering projects.
• Responsible for various tasks on several concurrent projects and must be able to follow these tasks through to completion within the allocated period of time and the monetary budget assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field of study, plus five (5) years of experience in the job offered or in Electrical Engineering or a related occupation.
• Position also requires project experience with arc flash analysis and coordination studies utilizing SKM software.
• Experience with drafting and analysis software, such as AutoCAD, Revit, and SKM.
• Must possess NC PE registration or ability to quickly obtain through reciprocity.
• Requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• 2+ years of experience providing technical and design services in support of power distribution, lighting and fire alarm, for design projects.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
• Competitive pay: Paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave.
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more.
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliated Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.