Senior Electrical Engineer

MDS Engineering; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 80,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Engineering is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design projects in a collaborative and innovative environment. The ideal candidate will possess over 6 years of experience in various projects and demonstrate strong leadership skills. Join a woman and minority-owned firm committed to delivering quality engineering services and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of electrical design experience required.
• PE licensure preferred.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and preparation of construction drawings for electrical projects.
• Develop design concepts focusing on energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Coordinating with clients and managing project scopes and timelines.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Communication skills

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microstation

Visual

AGI32

ETAP

SKM

Job description

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Overview & Goals

Our company’s mission is to deliver superior customer service and communication as a disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) for Electrical (MEP) services. With our co-founder, an experienced professional electrical engineer, he will lead our team with a hands-on approach that will benefit our staff with growing their careers and our clients with ensuring the engineering practices and deliverables exceed expectations.

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with a minimum of 6 years of electrical design experience in industrial, commercial, or public sector projects. The ideal candidate will take ownership of projects from concept through construction, lead junior team members, and serve as a key contributor in client relationships and firm-wide initiatives.

Why MDS:

MDS is a woman, minority owned engineering and consulting firm serving clients throughout the United States. MDS is an emerging small diverse business, engaging existing and new clients with a unique and creative method for achieving goals and providing innovative techniques to deliver quality and excellent customer service.

Inclusive Culture: We’re an equal opportunity workplace that values diversity in thought, background, and experience.

Career Growth: Leadership development and mentorship opportunities led by licensed professionals.

Mission-Driven: Passionate about setting a new standard in MEP engineering through technical excellence and customer focus.

MDS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a well-rounded, diverse workforce.

Skills & Responsibilities

• Lead the design and preparation of construction drawings for various electrical projects. Projects include: industrial, commercial, and public sector work.
• Electrical knowledge includes, but not limited to, power distribution (normal and emergency systems, lighting systems and controls, power studies (short circuit, protective device coordination, and arc flash studies), renewable energy design, EV charging systems, and special systems.
• Must have general knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Microstation. Good communication skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Other software skills; Visual, AGI32, ETAP, SKM
• Assist in the development of multiple projects and plans. These duties will be performed under the supervision of a project engineer or project manager.
• Performs work which involves conventional types of plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment. Assignments usually include engineering calculations, interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications, and assistance with proposal preparation. Helps to coordinate work of multiple engineering disciplines, as well as drafting/CADD work for the project. Assists in preparing progress reports and may supervise small projects.
• Perform work for projects that may include master planning, existing facility evaluations, feasibility studies, design, cost estimating, and similar technical functions.
• Develop design concepts, and provide technical direction for design of electrical systems with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Prepare reports, plans, and specifications for assigned projects in compliance with applicable codes, accepted engineering practices, and owner’s project requirements.
• Provide construction administration.
• Support development of company electrical standards.
• Responsible for the successful completion of assigned engineering scope and conformance to contract requirements.
• Plan, schedule, conduct and coordinate the technical and management aspects of projects within assigned engineering scope.
• Responsible for both the quality of deliverables and effective execution of project assignments.
• Responsible for technical accuracy of work performed in assigned engineering scope.
• Coordinate with clients, facility owners, and subconsultants.
• Maintain a positive work environment.
• Capability to train and mentor staff members.
• Completes projects by training and guiding technicians.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Candidate must have good written and verbal communication skills and must be a self-motivated, dynamic individual.
• PE licensure preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6+ years of design experience required.
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and designers.
• Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence
• Comply with all MDS policies and procedures
• Complete other duties as required/assigned
• Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target
• Attend bi-weekly (as necessary) meetings with project team on all projects/tasks
• Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope
• Consult and coordinate with other practices and sub-consultants as required
• Operate within specified budget parameters
• Compare field data to base plan
• Conduct site visits and gather data, including measurements, sketches, notes and photographs as needed
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications and cost estimates for review and approval
• Prepare preliminary concept designs and submit for approval
• Read and interpret technical documents needed for performance of job
• Review and approve shop drawings

Job Location

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Company Website

Engineering The New Standard

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Design

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