Sr. Electrical Project Engineer - Energy & Utilities

Farnsworth Group; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm as a Sr. Project Electrical Engineer, where you will lead multi-project responsibilities in electrical design for various industries including renewable energy and oil & gas. This role emphasizes collaboration and professional growth, offering you the chance to work on complex systems while developing client relationships. With a commitment to work-life balance and a culture that champions diversity and inclusion, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in your field. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect place for you.

Benefits

401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Short & Long-Term Disability

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Professional Development and Training

Mentoring Program

Paid Time Off

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in complex electrical system design.
• Wide range of design experience including industrial power distribution.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-project responsibilities for full electrical design.
• Engage in code research, fieldwork, and preparation of construction drawings.
• Interface with clients and maintain project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Electrical design

Power Distribution

Controls

Renewable Energy Systems

Medium Voltage Systems

Lighting and Communications

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer License (PE)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Navisworks

SKM PowerTools

ETap

Job description

Join us and grow your career with a certified Great Place to Work for the last nine years running. We are a team of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Scientists committed to making meaningful contributions to the world around us. Our quest for excellence goes beyond the ordinary; we seek extraordinary people who want to showcase their talents and join us in making a difference for our clients and communities. You will be part of a collaborative group that champions your career and passions, embraces challenges, understands the importance of work-life balance, and shares our commitment to making a positive impact through your work.

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Sr. Project Electrical Engineer - Energy & Utilities in one of the below posting locations. In this role you will assume multi-project responsibilities for full Electrical design, including Power Distribution, Controls, Renewable Energy Systems, Medium Voltage Systems, Substations, Lighting and Communications for Oil & Gas, Industrial, Advanced Manufacturing and Renewable Energy markets.

Posting Locations for this role: St. Louis, MO; Greenwood Village, CO (Denver Tech Center); Indianapolis, IN; Charlotte, NC; Peoria or Champaign, IL

Job Activities:

• Assume multi-project responsibilities for full Electrical design, including Power distribution, Lighting, Telecommunications, Controls, Renewable Energy Systems, and electrical MV systems design for industrial and oil and gas markets.


• Actively manages day-to-day planning, staffing, and execution of large, complex projects assigned to the department.


• Candidate will actively engage in and assume responsibility for:
  
  
  
  • Code familiarity, research and application
  
  
  • Fieldwork to ascertain existing conditions
  
  
  • Preliminary schematics through final designs
  
  
  • Calculations
  
  
  • Equipment specification, sizing, and layout
  
  
  • Preparation of accurate Electrical system construction drawings and specifications
  
  
  • Quality Control for team deliverables
  
  
  • Budgeting and financial tracking throughout different phases of project execution
  
  
  • Coordination with other production staff
  
  
  • Submittal review and construction administration.
  
  
  
  


• Candidate will interface with other disciplines, clients, and contractors.


• Maintain project design budgets and schedules while ensuring quality and meeting schedule.


• This position has significant client contact and responsibility for developing client relationships and business development.


• This role includes responsibility for assigning responsibilities, mentoring engineers, designers, and drafters.


• This role reports to an engineering manager, who will also provide mentoring and training opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Specific Requirements include:

• Electrical engineer with 15+ years of experience in technically complex system design.


• BS in Electrical Engineering. Professional Engineer License (PE) is required.


• Wide range of design experience, including industrial power distribution, controls and MV systems.


• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with others and work on multiple, simultaneous projects.


• Ability to solve complex power engineering problems.


• Experience in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.


• Working knowledge of codes and standards associated with electrical power, including National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, and applicable IEEE Standards.


• Ability to pass background checks and willingness to comply with immunization requirements that our industrial clients may require to access their facilities.


• Ability to complete occasional travel to client sites in support of projects.


• NCEES Record holder preferred.


• Knowledge of Navisworks software preferred.


• Knowledge of SKM PowerTools or ETap preferred.


• Some travel will be required.

About Farnsworth Group

Farnsworth Group is a 135-year-old engineering, architecture, and surveying firm with over 600 talented professionals across a nationwide network of 24 offices. We champion strong working relationships and have been involved in over 24,000 projects in the last decade alone. Our clients range from rural communities to some of the world's largest brands, with our oldest partnerships dating back nearly 100 years. Our forward-thinking focus on people, passion, and performance has earned us top rankings in Architectural Record and Engineering News Record magazine.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For nine consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the esteemed certification as a Great Place to Work; our employees are the reason why! Annually, our staff engage in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization that delves into employee perceptions about credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. Those results are benchmarked against the nation's leading companies, and only those top performers gain the Great Place to Work certification. The invaluable insights from the survey have played a pivotal role in further shaping our work environment and fostering a culture to make Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Featured benefits and perks include:

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%


• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans


• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts


• Short & Long-Term Disability


• Maternity and Paternity Leave


• Professional Development and Training


• Mentoring Program


• Paid Time Off


• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements


• Pet Insurance Plan


• Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company's culture and success.

Salary Range: $112,000 - $140,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity)

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us...and let's make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.

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