Project Engineer - Electrical

HNTB Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Los Angeles, CA seeks an experienced engineer to lead and support low- and medium-voltage electrical design for transportation and infrastructure projects. You will develop and review electrical power distribution systems, coordinate with LADWP/SCE, and mentor junior staff.

The role involves planning work, ensuring on-time deliverables within budget, and collaborating across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or PhD in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to explain technical issues to stakeholders
• Working knowledge of electrical codes and standards
• Experience with electrical and civil design software (CAD, Microstation, Revit)

Responsibilities

• Plan and distribute discipline-specific work, ensuring schedule and budget adherence
• Assist in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation
• Develop scope of work and level of effort for projects within discipline
• Oversee completeness and accuracy of project team’s work within the discipline
• Guide and mentor team to achieve project objectives
• Coordinate technical aspects of projects with clients and partners
• Collaborate with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Electrical codes

CAD

Microstation

Revit

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Microstation

Revit

Job description

What We’re Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. This position consults with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity. Leverages technical knowledge and experience to address design related issues or concerns, working closely with the project manager through creative problem solving, interactions with clients and by completing tasks to meet the project schedule. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project completion using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients The selected candidate will lead and support low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical design for transportation, aviation, transit, utility, and infrastructure projects. This role will be responsible for developing and reviewing electrical power distribution systems, including service connections, switchboards, transformers, feeders, duct banks, grounding, conduit routing, equipment layouts, and related electrical infrastructure. May coordinate directly with LADWP, Southern California Edison (SCE), and other utility providers to support service planning, utility applications, load requests, transformer and service location coordination, point-of-service requirements, and resolution of utility-driven design constraints.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for the planning and distribution of discipline-specific work, and adherence to the schedule and budget on projects.
• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
• Assists with the development of scope of work and level of effort for projects and/or assignments within discipline.
• Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team’s work within the technical discipline.
• Guides and mentors team to overall project objectives.
• Coordinates technical aspects of project with client counterpart and teaming partners at staff level for work within the discipline.
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or PhD in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience

What You’ll Bring

• Understands the impacts of decisions on technical design and work planning.
• Coordinates work planning and design effectively across multiple technical disciplines.
• Prepares high quality deliverables that are on time, and within budget and scope.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to explain technical issues and concepts to stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of electrical codes and standards.
• Experience with electrical and civil design software (eg. CAD, Microstation, Revit, etc.)

What We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Engineering 8 years relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• Prior experience supporting transit, airport, port, or public infrastructure projects

Locations: Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street), Los Angeles, CA (LA International Airport)

The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $110,390.23 - $172,661.65. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $95,991.51 - $187,675.71. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work