Senior Electrical Specialist - Transmission & Distribution (Detroit)

Burns & McDonnell; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Specialist to lead design projects across various transmission and distribution initiatives. This role involves managing project teams, ensuring quality design processes, and delivering effective electrical solutions for clients. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in the electrical engineering field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Expert knowledge in electrical design software and codes.
• Strong leadership skills for large projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of projects from conceptual phase to completion.
• Prepare specifications, manage project schedules, and ensure quality.
• Build relationships with clients and oversee project budgets.

Skills

Engineering design techniques

Electrical analysis

Communication

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Team building

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM (Revit)

3D Rendering Programs

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

The Senior Electrical Specialist will lead electrical design project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of transmission and distribution projects including transmission lines, distribution modernization, and substations. The Senior Electrical Specialist will lead the electrical design team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

• Lead electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers under the direction of a licensed professional engineer.

• Prepare electrical specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.

• Review equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.

• Participate in development of electrical design project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.

• Applies expert knowledge of commonly used electrical concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry.

• Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects to find non-standard design solutions.

• Conduct quality review of production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.

• Responsible for construction administration of electrical related elements, including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of electrical systems.

• Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.

• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.

• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.

• Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.

• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.

• Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.

• Provide performance feedback to managers about staff performance. Participate in recruitment and development of staff.

• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.

• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff.

• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.

• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering Technology or related degree from an accredited program, and 7 years electrical engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred.

• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong skills in engineering design software including electrical equipment design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE).

• Strong skills in engineering design software including AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs and electrical analysis programs. Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.

• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.

• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.

• Ability to travel.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Electrical Engineering

Primary Location US-MI-Detroit

Other Locations United States

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time

Req ID: 251562

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #T&D