Senior Electrical Project Engineer

McKim & Creed, Inc.; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

McKim & Creed, Inc. is seeking a Project Electrical Engineer IV to lead electrical engineering projects from design through completion, coordinating with clients and project teams in Florida.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, a Florida PE license or reciprocity, and strong CAD and NEC knowledge. The incumbent will manage budgets and schedules, prepare technical reports and permit submissions, and collaborate across departments while maintaining high quality and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license valid in Florida or eligible by reciprocity.
• At least 15 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and Revit.
• Experience with Arc Flash software eTap or SKM.
• Strong knowledge of the NEC.
• Ability to manage multiple projects within budgets and schedules.
• Excellent communication and client interaction.
• Must have valid driver's license and pass drug screening.
• US experience acquiring building permits from review agencies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team to create an action plan for development and completion within budget and schedule.
• Bring projects from design through completion with multiple team members.
• Interact with clients, prepare reports, develop technical specs and permit submittals.
• Balance multiple tasks across several projects.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, contract modifications and changes.
• Analyze processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to identify and troubleshoot issues.
• Coordinate with other engineering departments as needed.
• Participate in site visits, agency and municipal meetings.

Skills

PE license Florida

15 years experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Process-oriented thinking

Driver's license

Drug screening clearance

US permits knowledge

Tools

AutoCAD / Revit / AutoCAD Electrical

Arc Flash software eTap / SKM

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

The Project Electrical Engineer IV contributes and works with the project team in the development and project completion of assigned engineering projects. Responsibilities include completing project tasks within a specified budget and schedule and frequently interacting and working directly with clients. The Project Electrical Engineer will also analyze processes and systems to identify ways to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs in collaboration with the project team. This position can be housed out of the Clearwater or Tampa, Florida location.

DURING YOUR WORKDAY, YOU WILL:

• Lead the project team to create an action plan for the development and project completion of assigned engineering projects, ensuring projects remain within a specified budget and schedule.
• Be responsible for bringing project from the design stage through to completion with multiple project team members.
• Interact and work directly with clients, conducts preliminary evaluations, prepares various reports, produces detailed technical specifications and drawing packages, and prepares permit submittals for engineering projects.
• Balance multiple tasks on multiple projects.
• Coordinate with the project team regarding RFIs, submittals, contract modifications, and other changes to the project.
• Analyze processes and systems to identify ways to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with the Project Managers to identify and troubleshoot problems.
• Coordinate with other engineering departments when necessary.
• Participate in site visits, agency meetings, and municipal meetings as needed.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Professional Engineer registration or the ability to acquire registration quickly through reciprocity.
• 15 years’ professional experience required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Design and plan production experience utilizing AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical and/or Revit is required.
• Experience with Arc Flash software such as eTap or SKM is required.
• Extensive knowledge of the NEC.
• The ability to balance multiple work assignments on multiple projects at the same time is required.
• The ability to work alone but also effectively as part of a team is required.
• Requires process-oriented thinking with strong organizational and technical skills.
• Requires excellent communication, and the ability to take and understand directives from Project Engineers and Project Managers.
• The ability to complete work consistently, with moderate flexibility to accommodate varying demands from Project Managers is required.
• Prefer candidates with US BASED experience in acquiring permits from review agencies on a local, state, and federal level, including direct coordination and communication.
• Candidates are required to have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record as determined by McKim & Creed.
• Candidates are required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Professional Engineer Licensure - Florida

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 Aff … "