Electrical Project Manager - Transportation

Michael Baker International; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Baker International seeks an Electrical Project Manager to oversee the engineering aspects of electrical infrastructure projects in transportation. The role encompasses designing systems, leading projects, applying engineering techniques, and mentoring junior engineers, within a collaborative team environment. You will leverage extensive experience and technical knowledge to enhance transportation infrastructure efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive design experience.
• Experience with National Electrical Code and low/medium voltage power systems.
• Ability to manage concurrent projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of electrical system designs and task budget expenditures.
• Perform client and project needs assessments, discussing potential solutions.
• Utilize CAD software to complete construction drawings including plan layout and power circuiting.

Skills

Engineering techniques

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

PDF software (Bluebeam)

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TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE

Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection. In addition, Michael Baker International is a recognized leader in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure.

Job Description

TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE

Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection. In addition, Michael Baker International is a recognized leader in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure.

Description

The Electrical Project Manager is responsible for performing, developing, managing, and reviewing engineering aspects of electrical infrastructure improvement projects. Assignments will involve working on a broad range of electrical distribution systems in transportation and lighting system design type projects. You will leverage your engineering knowledge and skills to lead the preparation of engineering plans, one-line diagrams, schematics diagrams, power distribution calculations, lighting design, technical specifications, and construction estimates and schedules. You will be supported by a successful management team and team of designers to advance your technical and management skills.

Essential functions will include the preparation of engineering designs for highway and transportation related projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of electrical system designs, task budget expenditures, task schedules. You will work directly with project leadership staff to scope projects and to identify and mitigate potential constructability or other design issues.
• Apply engineering techniques, procedures and criteria, including the performance of voltage drop, short circuit and illuminance calculations; power distribution diagrams; utility service coordination; protective relaying; arc flash hazard analysis, key interlocking, and grounding calculations.
• Perform client and project needs assessments, determine, and discuss potential solutions. Also, attend project meetings to present design concepts.
• Utilize MicroStation and AutoCAD software to complete construction drawings including plan layout, power circuiting, lighting design, panel schedules, etc.
• Coordinate or perform field work to gather data and materials.
• Prepare and present technical and program information to team members, management, and clients in a clear and logical manner.
• Maintain a working knowledge of government and industry design criteria and standards.
• Perform quality control procedures such as reviewing project deliverables prior to client submissions also performing an internal technical review of other engineer’s designs.
• Edit and review technical specifications and prepare a written narrative as part of the project deliverables.
• Develop new approaches to solve problems identified during the design process.
• Review shop drawings and submittals, answer RFI’s and perform site visits as needed during the construction phase.
• Prepare design fees for project manager as required as part of proposal or RFP process.
• Train and oversee the work of less experienced electrical engineers, designers, and CAD technicians.
  
  

Professional Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 12+ years of progressive design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with the National Electrical Code and low and medium voltage power system design.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, MicroStation).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and PDF software such as Bluebeam.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills to effectively interface and communicate with team members, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Manage concurrent projects and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to train, mentor and supervise junior engineers.
• You will need to be able to quickly get up to speed on our policy, procedures and relevant software while acquiring an understanding of the company’s service offerings, and the client’s standards and procedures relevant to your projects.
  
  

PREFERENCES

• Working knowledge of Visual Pro or AGi32 lighting design software.
• Working knowledge of SKM and/or ETAP electrical simulation software.
• Experience in highway/transportation power distribution and lighting systems design is a plus.
• Working knowledge of codes and standards such as NESC, IEEE, IES, and AASHTO lighting standards.
• Experience working with NJDOT, NJTA, NJTPA, NYSDOT, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is highly desirable.
  
  

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $125,000 to $175,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

About Us

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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