Lead Project Engineer - Electrical
On-siteBismarck, North Dakota, United States
Job Summary
Lead electrical engineering projects for higher-education, industrial, commercial, and public works sectors, including design, site investigations, and contract administration. Develop plans, specifications, and cost estimates while overseeing project quality, managing resources, and collaborating with project managers on scope and strategy. Direct engineering teams, conduct status reviews, and sign and seal work products as a Registered Professional Engineer. Utilize AutoCAD and Revit for design and analysis, select materials and equipment, and visit job sites to support client needs. Maintain professional licensure, stay current on engineering trends, and provide technical advice for proposals and presentations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in architectural, mechanical (HVAC background), or electrical (building systems background) engineering or related engineering field
- 8+ years engineering experience in mechanical/electrical/plumbing design
- P.E. licensure
- Must obtain professional licensure in the states required by the company as soon as possible
- Driver's license with clean driving record
- Acceptable driving record
- Authorization to the Company to periodically obtain MVR reports
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
- Excellent listening and reading skills, including proofreading
- Effective problem solving and decision making skills
- Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain client and employee relationships
- Ability to lead, train, and mentor others
- Self-awareness: Knowing one's strengths and limits with a strong sense of one's self-worth and capabilities
- Self-regulation: Keeping emotions in check; trustworthy; taking responsibility for personal performance; flexibility; innovative
- Customer service orientation
- Political awareness: Reads a group's emotional current and power relationships
- Collaborative
- Ability to negotiate
- Analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to achieve business results
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain appropriate amount of detail
- Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing and problem analysis and resolution
- Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
- Ability to embrace new technology and processes including learning other software programs as needed (Adobe, Bluebeam, Deltek Vision accounting and project planning software, Client Relationship Management software, etc.)
- Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership
- Good time management skills with ability to handle complex deadline driven workload
- Ability to work independently and within a team successfully
- Detailed knowledge of HVAC Systems design including HVAC load calculations, cost estimating, system selection and hydronic and pump systems
- Detailed knowledge of Plumbing layout & design including domestic water, waste and vent piping systems, plumbing fixture selection and cost estimates
- Detailed knowledge of Electrical Systems design including riser/one-line diagrams, power distribution, electrical service size calculations, lighting design and cost estimates
- Familiarity with building code requirements and working with authority having jurisdiction
- Must be able to travel in-state and out-of-state on occasion
- Minimum travel is 20% of the time depending on projects
- Must obtain professional licensure in the states required by the company as soon as possible
- Must obtain professional licensure in the states required by the company as soon as possible
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge/experience of AutoCAD, Revit and MEP software strongly preferred
- Writing MEP project specifications, SpecLink familiarity preferred
- Must obtain professional licensure in the states required by the company as soon as possible
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