Resident Engineer, Electrical

Ramboll3

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 130,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Ramboll's Water U.S. Construction Management Division in Charlotte, NC, seeks an Electrical Resident Engineer to apply standard construction techniques on municipal water projects and collaborate with design, construction management, and field teams. Entry to senior levels are welcomed.

Requires an electrical engineering degree or related field with an EIT certificate. Willingness to travel up to 100% for site visits and project support is essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
EIT certificate or equivalent.
Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to travel up to 100% (site visits).

Responsibilities

Analyze engineering concepts to meet contract requirements.
Oversee field personnel to ensure procedures follow contract documents.
Review design criteria, drawings, submittals, RFIs, and change management.
Perform engineering calculations for pump performance, concrete mechanics, hydraulics, and electrical adequacy.
Assist in development of change management and project scope.
Prepare cash flow calculations and monitor project progress.
Assist in commissioning activities and witness startup testing.

Skills

Electrical engineering degree

EIT certificate

Effective communication

Project coordination

Travel up to 100%

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related

Associate degree or technical certification + 4+ years experience

Job description

As our new Electrical Resident Engineer, you will engage in various levels of complexity construction-related projects which will require the application of standard construction techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related construction/engineering tasks. You must be capable of collaborating and making evaluations and interpretations, exercising independent judgment selecting and applying standard engineering/construction techniques, procedures, and criteria to make design adaptations and modifications.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Utilizing knowledge acquired through engineering or construction management degree to analyze the engineering concepts of a project. Ensuring that the technical components meet the engineering requirements of the contract documents.
Overseeing construction personnel to ensure construction procedures, methods and materials follow those specified in the contract documents. Directing Construction Superintendents, Project Managers, Foreman, etc. to comply with contract documents and report non-conformances throughout the duration of a project.
Reviewing design criteria, specifications, drawings, submittals, RFI responses, change management, and other pertinent documentation. Assisting in coordination and constructability review of design phase submittals.
Performing engineering calculations throughout the duration of the project to determine such requirements as pump performance, concrete mechanics, pipeline hydraulics, and electrical adequacy.
Assisting Design Engineer in developing conceptual change management modifications and scope.
Preparing cash flow calculations from a critical path schedule and schedule of values for the project owner to budget total project cost. Observing and monitoring contractor progress and scheduled completion through daily reporting and digital photo documentation. Reviewing contractor payment request estimates for accuracy.
Assisting in commissioning activities for equipment and electrical systems. Overseeing site specific commissioning plans and developing/maintaining logs and checklists. Witnessing and documenting performance and startup testing.

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. While we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (BEng/BSc) or related disciplines.
-or-
Associate's degree or technical school certification in electrical or other relevant technical curriculum, and 4+ years of qualifying engineering experience working in the engineering/design field.
Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills; build and maintain collaborative relationships with all stakeholders (client, contractor, and design disciplines)
General understanding of electrical regulations, standards, and codes.
General understanding of electrical systems including generators, power supply/distribution, UPS, MCC, VFD, OIT/HMI, SCADA, PLC, RTU, DCS, LPS, SPD, grounding, instrumentation, communications, and security.

Additional skills, certifications, and qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

Advanced postgraduate degree.
Licensed Professional Engineer (preferred).
Municipal and State Agency experience.
CCM, USACE CQM, CCCA, NICET certifications.

Required Qualifications

Valid driver's license and availability for up to 100% travel (mostly day trips to sites).
Electrical field education and aptitude.
Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate.

You will join Ramboll's Water U.S. Construction Management Division to support delivery of municipal water construction projects. The division consists of administration staff, inspectors, resident engineers, and construction management professionals who collaborate to deliver high-quality construction services based out three main regions - Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and New York City. This position will support work in the Mid-Atlantic region, however there may be occasional opportunities offered to work on projects in other regions.

The Water U.S. Construction Management Division is seeking various career development levels of an Electrical Resident Engineer and placement will be based on experience and qualifications. Entry level to Senior level candidates are encouraged to apply .

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