Senior Electrical Project Engineer

McKim & Creed, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive pay

Multiple offices

Growth & training

Professional development

Meaningful work

Collaborative team

Job summary

McKim & Creed, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join the Building, Energy and Infrastructure Group. You will lead electrical design for institutional, commercial and industrial facilities, direct technical evaluations, and develop new business.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, NC PE or reciprocity, 8+ years of relevant experience, strong communication, and a drive to stay current with standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• NC PE license or reciprocity.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• High technical ability and staying current in field.
• Strong communication and self-motivation.
• Valid driver's license and clean record.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and technical evaluations for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and telecom systems.
• Direct multi-discipline project teams to produce drawings and specifications.
• Develop new work and client relationships for electrical engineering services.
• Ensure designs meet local, state, and federal standards.

Skills

Power distribution knowledge

Lighting design

Communication skills

Self-starter

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

NC PE license or reciprocity

8+ years of relevant experience

Job description

OVERVIEW

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Building, Energy and Infrastructure (BEI) Group in Charlotte, NC. This person will serve as the lead electrical engineer and provides technical and design services in support of projects as part of a multi-discipline project team. You will direct and conduct technical evaluations of electrical equipment/systems, control systems, and prepare design computations and assessments. You will also be able to develop new work and clients related to electrical engineering services for institutional, commercial and industrial facilities. If you want to work at a company that will help you become the best you can be, we're glad you found McKim & Creed.

DURING YOUR WORK DAY, YOU WILL

• This person is a technical expert in support of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and telecommunication systems for design projects as part of a multi-discipline project team to produce electrical design/construction drawings and specifications for institutional, commercial and industrial facilities.
• This person serves as the lead electrical engineer and provides technical and design services in support of projects as part of a multi-discipline project team.
• They will direct and conduct technical evaluations of electrical equipment/systems, control systems, and prepare design computations and assessments.
• Be responsible for completing electrical engineering design tasks within budget and on schedule.
• Communicate and coordinate technical evaluations and designs, technical writing of reports and correspondence with other discipline professionals, as well as with a Project Manager and representatives of the client organization to complete work efficiently.
• Must stay current with local, state & federal design standards and regulations.
• In addition, this person will have opportunity and responsibility to develop new work and clients related to electrical engineering services for institutional, commercial and industrial facilities.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• A NC PE or ability to acquire a PE quickly through reciprocity in NC.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• High technical ability, interested in technology and staying current in his field.
• Good ability to communicate and a self-starter.
• Requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT

• Experience with healthcare work is preferred but not required.

WHAT WE OFFER

Join a company that puts its employees first. Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
• Competitive pay: Paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave.
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more.
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer, and VEVRAA federal contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a drug free workplace.

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