Lead Electrical Engineer

Lamar Johnson Collaborative; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative firm that thrives on collaboration and creativity. As a lead Electrical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing cutting-edge electrical solutions for mission critical facilities. This position offers the chance to work on exciting projects that push the boundaries of engineering, particularly in renewable energy systems. You will collaborate with a talented team, ensuring that designs meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. With a supportive environment that values your contributions, this is an excellent opportunity for growth and impact in the engineering field.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Generous PTO

Paid Company Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Learning & Development Programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering, especially in renewable energy.
• Strong knowledge of National Electrical Code and building codes.
• Proficiency in solar design software and electrical analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical installation documents for mission critical facilities.
• Create power plans, specifications, and perform load studies.
• Support the pre-construction team with estimating and specifications.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Renewable Energy Systems

Project Management

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Easy-Power

PVsyst

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Lamar Johnson Collaborative (LJC) is a team of high-energy professionals. We share a passion for design, a collaborative approach, and a casual culture. We solve challenges by leveraging the collective expertise and ingenuity of the best and brightest minds across development, design, and construction. Lamar Johnson Collaborative attracts a dynamic and diverse group of people who work together to realize our clients’ vision. LJC is a growing firm and is recruiting top Project Architect talent to join our growing team.

The Role We Want You For

As a lead Electrical Engineer, you will with work within the Engineering group of Clayco and will develop and prepare detailed electrical installation documents with an emphasis on mission critical facilities. All engineering is to be done in compliance with all applicable electrical and building codes, client requirements and company engineering/design standards. Support projects within the mission critical, utility, industrial, and commercial business units.

The Specifics of the Role

• Create power plans, grounding plans, lighting plans, single line diagrams, and panel schedules.
• Develop electrical equipment specifications including switchgear, transformers, MCCs, and panels.
• Prepares short circuit, ampacity, and voltage drop calculations.
• Produce electrical load studies and utility service size estimates.
• Create conceptual and detailed designs involving Solar PV, BESS, diesel and gas backup power systems, microgrids, medium voltage power systems.
• Develop interconnection diagrams illustrating energy generation and distribution for standalone, grid-connected, and hybrid PV systems.
• Work with CAD designers to produce solar PV site layouts.
• Produce calculations for string sizing and inverter sizing.
• Support the Pre-Construction team with estimating, specification, & selection of Solar PV and BESS.
• Create PVsyst energy generation models and run simulations for predicted energy production.
• Provide engineering support to designers throughout the BIM modeling process.
• Check all designs prepared by internal design team and subcontractors for quality and accuracy.
• Prepare project scopes of work, electrical specifications, and reports.
• Consult with vendors and reviews project shop drawings for design accuracy and contract requirements.
• Provide technical support throughout complete project life cycle including the feasibility phase, preliminary and detailed design, construction, start-up, and commissioning.
• Participate and present engineering work at client meetings both in-person and virtually.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of applicable experience preferred.
• P.E. License with the ability to obtain licenses in multiple states.
• Working knowledge of National Electrical Code and applicable Building Codes.
• Working knowledge of engineering analysis software such as ETAP, SKM, or Easy-Power.
• Strong working knowledge of the Electrical Construction industry with a focus on renewable energy systems.
• Proficiency in PVsyst or similar solar design software.
• High level of expertise with EV charging networks, Solar PV, BESS, & microgrid design.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communications skills.
• Proven ability to work independently or as a team leader with a high degree of organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide - Travel may be required.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs across the United States.
• The pace is fast!

Why LJC and Clayco?

• 2024 Best Places to Work – Chicago Business Journal, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning

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