Senior Electrical Engineer

IPS - Integrated Project Services, LLC; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS, a global leader in consulting, architecture, engineering and CQV, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer for our Emeryville, California office. You will oversee design tasks, mentor engineers, and work on multiple projects with a focus on life sciences facilities. Salary ranges from $117,000 to $180,000 depending on experience and education, with travel as needed. This role requires strong electrical design and code knowledge and PE is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 8–10 years of engineering/design experience in building design.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Revit for electrical design.
• Strong knowledge of electrical system design and applicable codes.
• Experience with medium voltage systems and electrical hazardous areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects as project lead for all design phases.
• Define scope with client and PM, determine budget and staffing.
• Create design scopes and prepare engineering studies and schematics.
• Review existing systems and support construction budgets and procurement.
• Coordinate with clients, other design professionals, and contractors.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Code knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM/EasyPower/AmpCALC

Job description

Job Overview

IPS, a global leader in developing innovative solutions for consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry, is looking for a talented Senior Electrical Engineer to join our dedicated team at our office located in Emeryville, California.

In this role, you will work independently on various projects as assigned by a Manager or Group Lead. You may oversee the entire design process, or assist as a technical expert on a specialized design, and may work on several concurrent projects.

The salary offered for this role is between $117,000 and $180,000 but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs the role of Project Lead on projects for all phases of work, including but not limited to Feasibility Reports, Building Assessments, Concept and Basis of Design Reports, and Detailed Design and Documentation.
• Assesses the requirements of a project, breaks a project into tasks, and works with a Project Manager to determine the scope of work, budget, and staffing.
• Write the scope of work for design, based on preliminary review and meetings with the client.
• Prepares engineering studies and schematic design for new systems.
• Reviews and evaluates the operation of existing systems.
• Works with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to building codes is required.
• Assigns and reviews the work of the project design team.
• Checks the progress of work and produces markups to be incorporated in drawings.
• Communicates with clients and alerts the Project Manager to changes of scope or additional services.
• Reviews contractor applications for payment.
• Has a thorough understanding of the construction process.
• Coordinates all aspects of project document completion within the company and externally with clients, as well as other design professionals.
• Makes calculations, using engineering formulas and skills for design, such as service size calculations, short circuit calculations, arc flash studies, power system load studies, and Neher–McGrath calculations for sizing buried conduits.
• Prepares or reviews construction budgets, based on experience and scope of project.
• Promotes the use of, and participates in the development of, company design and production standards.
• Assists in the education and development of design staff and acts as a resource for design questions.
• Performs additional tasks or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 8–10 years of Engineering/design experience in the building design industry (for example: power distribution, lighting systems, fire alarm systems, branch circuitry, etc.).
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year College or University.
• Expertise in computer operation for engineering design programs and computer-aided drafting (AutoCAD/Revit).
• Thorough knowledge of Electrical system design and applicable codes.
• Expertise in performing electrical engineering calculations (SKM, EasyPower, AmpCALC, etc.).
• Experience with medium voltage systems, electrical hazardous classified areas, and telecommunications systems.
• 2–4 years of experience overseeing engineers and designers on project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional engineer (PE).

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders as necessary.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying working conditions.
• Must be able to adhere to strict cleanroom gowning protocol.

Travel

• This position will require 5–20% travel or as required by the assigned project.
• You may be assigned to a client site for an extended period.
• Overnight travel or staying in the city of the Client's location is possible, depending on the assignment.
• Please review the IPS Travel Policy.
• You will visit Client sites and must adhere to stated safety rules.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Must have the ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.

Safety

• This position is a safety-sensitive position.
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

Interview Process

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.