Project Engineer - Electrical

McKim & Creed, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Charlotte, NC is seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer to join their Building, Energy, and Infrastructure Group. The role involves providing technical and design services for power distribution, including interacting with clients and preparing specifications. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, relevant experience, and NC PE registration. The company offers competitive pay, growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment focused on employee success.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Project experience with arc flash analysis and coordination studies.
• NC PE registration or ability to obtain through reciprocity.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and design services for power distribution projects.
• Interact directly with clients and conduct preliminary evaluations.
• Prepare various reports and technical specifications.

Skills

Technical and design services

Client interaction

Project management

Electrical design

Arc flash analysis

Coordination studies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM software

Job description

McKim & Creed is a unique, employee-owned firm. First and foremost, we value people. This means we not only hire great talent, we’ve also created an environment where each individual can grow, flourish and apply innovative thinking. As a result, we’ve created a world-class team of professionals within a nimble organization. That’s what our clients want. That’s why we succeed. Our clients hire us because of our people.

McKim & Creed has a reputation for state-of-the-art engineering services that help energy users and providers convert facilities to cleaner, more efficient energy sources; harness the power of renewables; and optimize existing infrastructure and resources. Our highly respected team of engineers, planners and project managers are committed to the innovation, sustainability and resource efficiencies that lead to a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Building, Energy and Infrastructure (BEI) Group in our new Charlotte office. If you want to work at a company that will help you become the best you can be, we’re glad you found McKim & Creed.

WHAT TO EXPECT DAY-TO-DAY:

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 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 avalid 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.

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WHAT WE OFFER:

Join a company that puts its employees first. Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

• 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 Affmutative 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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Professional Engineer

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