Senior Electrical Engineer

IPD Engineering; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IPD Engineering in Syracuse, NY seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead projects from concept through construction administration. You will develop construction documents and delegate design tasks to junior engineers, coordinating with contractors in the field.

Responsibilities include drafting drawings in AutoCAD and Revit, performing load calculations, and designing power, lighting, and fire alarm systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• PE license is required for practice.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Experience with power distribution, lighting, fire alarm systems.
• Well versed in AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of International Building Code and National Electric Code.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design efforts from concept to construction administration.
• Develop construction documents and check drawings for accuracy.
• Coordinate with staff and consultants to advance design in increasing detail.
• Ensure conformance to contract documents, codes, and client requirements.
• Manage construction-phase administration and change requests.
• Communicate with clients and contribute to proposals as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Project coordination

Client communication

Power distribution

Lighting systems

Fire alarm systems

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Senior Electrical Engineer serves as the lead Electrical Engineer on projects from concept through construction administration. Performs design efforts, develops construction documents, and delegates design tasks to junior engineers when possible. Reviews shop drawings, responds to RFIs, and works through issues with contractors in the field.

Essential Functions:

• Drafts electrical construction drawings including details, plans, sections, and elevations in accordance with firm standards and guidelines.
• Performs engineering-related calculations, including electrical load and energy calculations.
• Designs electrical power, lighting systems, and fire alarm systems.
• Develops construction documents in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Reviews, organizes, and assembles all necessary documentation and drawings throughout the project and ensures an organized production flow.
• Recognizes, analyzes, and makes timely, critical, and cost-effective decisions.
• Coordinates the efforts of staff and applicable consultants to design and draw in increasing detail. Understands code requirements, client commitments, and contractual requirements.
• Administers project in construction phase including conformance to contract documents, solves problems, evaluates, and monitors change requests.
• Responds to client questions and concerns in a timely and thorough manner.
• Lead design discussions and carry design concept through to project drawings, implementing sustainable strategies.
• Research and assess building performance and other regulations. Conduct other important engineering research as necessary.
• Contribute to design discussions and carry design concept through to project drawings.
• Maintains a positive, professional rapport with the client to assure a continued relationship for the company; provides client education, as required, throughout the project.
• Business development experience preferred, representing the firm and participates in marketing activities to secure projects as appropriate, including proposals and client presentations.

Position Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Design experience including power distribution, lighting/lighting controls, fire alarm systems and other special systems for a variety of building types.
• Medium voltage power distribution design experience preferred.
• Well versed in AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of International Building Code and National Electric Code.