Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical team in our Seattle, WA office.

Colliers Engineering & Design is a trusted provider of multi-discipline engineering and architecture, design and consulting services to public and private sector clients. We specialize in providing a comprehensive suite of services including civil/site, architecture, transportation, survey/geospatial, infrastructure, governmental, geotechnical/environmental, telecommunications, utilities/energy and project management. We employ professionals who utilize the most advanced technologies to deliver customized solutions for our clients.

From load analysis to development of complex electrical systems and an emphasis on green building design, Colliers Engineering & Design provides a full range of electrical engineering services that will improve functionality and performance in your building. Our electrical engineers are experienced in a wide range of projects, including power generation & distribution, lighting systems, fire alarms, security and access control systems.

We partner with clients to develop solutions that will improve functionality and performance in your building. The range of competencies includes voltage classes from 120V to 765kV, generating plant and substation design and implementation, substation equipment upgrades, relay and protection upgrades, Power System Studies, renewable design and implementation / interconnection, distribution system upgrades, water wastewater system designs, building electrical upgrades, and more.


Responsibilities

• Assist in the architectural application of electrical engineering, including power systems, lighting design, generator design, campus electrical infrastructure, etc.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques and procedures, using knowledge of building codes and regulations to create/modify designs and drawings.
• Participate in design development.
• Creation of electrical specification packages.
• Verify that all design aspects comply with local code and apply code provisions.
• Assist in the development of project proposals and client presentations and attend client meetings.
• Perform field inspections, measurements or calculations and document.
• Assist in research related to material qualities, feasibility, restrictions, etc.
• Suggest new ideas and processes, stay informed of developments in practice areas, and view obstacles as opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 8+ years electrical (architectural) design experience, specifically with industrial project design.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is a plus but not required.
• Proficient in AGI Lighting Software and REVIT preferred.
• A passion for power and lighting design, power system studies and low and medium Voltage design.
• Experience working in CAD.
• Ability to research code provisions, products, material information, etc.
• Ability to coordinate information exchange between clients, project manager, and project team.
• Willingness to mentor new designers and/or interns.
• Able to be a team player and work independently.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $106,600 to $140,000 per year (depending on qualifications)


What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success !