Lead Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

At CRB, we design and build some of the most powerful facilities in the world — those that change people's lives.  We are the leading provider of sustainable Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity and execution.  

Job Description

The Lead Electrical Engineer is responsible for overseeing the Electrical discipline at a project level and managing the project discipline budget on simple to complex projects of all sizes. This position requires a thorough understanding of the development and field implementation of Electrical documents through all project phases. The successful candidate possesses the ability to coordinate with internal and external parties, manage multiple complex tasks, establish priorities and direct the work of others. This position may work independently or at the direction of the Project Manager. The successful candidate is responsible for directing, executing and managing the workflows and execution of electrical design and engineering support personnel (Entry-Level to Senior) to meet client expectations and project goals.

The Lead Electrical Engineer focuses on the design and engineering of power, lighting, grounding/bonding, special systems (e.g., telephone/ data, security, fire alarm), raceway, cable tray, and other electrical control and building support systems into the built work environment. The individual possesses demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex tasks, establish priorities and direct the work of others. The successful candidate will coordinate with internal and external architects and engineers, as well as clients, construction managers, subcontractors, vendors, and manufacturers. Typical tasks and deliverables that are executed by or supervised by the Lead Electrical Engineer include power load, illumination, short circuit and voltage drop calculations; basis of design reports; code evaluations; one-line diagrams; plans; schedules; installation details; specifications; and coordination with manufacturers and construction trade partners. Tasks will include utilizing software for building information modeling, computer-aided drafting and engineering calculations. The successful candidate possesses the ability to provide mentoring and training on intermediate to advanced electrical design and engineering topics. Project work includes directing design activities for all levels of design such as studies, conceptual and schematic design, design development, construction documentation and construction administration

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of discipline staff in the execution of electrical systems design and engineering for advanced and complex projects in conformance with code requirements and in coordination with other design disciplines.
• Works closely with other architects, engineers and designers, as well as other internal and external team members to ensure a coordinated, constructible and complete design.
• Coordinates with construction trade partners, vendors and manufacturers.
• Develops narratives, reports and construction drawing packages and writes construction specifications on large projects of advanced complexity with no oversight.
• Provides lead and advanced support for construction activities such as RFI responses, submittal reviews, punch list development and construction progress reports.
• Attends professional development activities.
• Utilizes various platforms to execute work, such as Microsoft Office products and available BIM software.
• Interfaces with client and external partners.
• Plans and directs work and manages a project budget from an electrical design perspective on small, medium and large complex projects.
• Identifies and resolves non-compliant existing conditions during site walks and construction field surveys.
• Develops intermediate internal electrical design and engineering training presentations.
• Develops construction progress reports.
• Conducts quality checking of documents for complex projects (e.g., technical verification of design calculations, documentation, design approaches) and drives overall project quality.
• Provides mentorship to less experienced Electrical Engineers and/or Designers.
• Leads systems design programming and master planning on advanced projects with minimal to no support from Senior Engineer.
• Works with a Project Manager on proposal development, designs task identification, man-hour planning and project scheduling for the electrical discipline scope of work on intermediate level projects.
• May work on one or more projects simultaneously as directed by a Supervisor.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Engineering Technology
• 10+ years of experience
• Relevant AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) firm experience
• Professional Engineer registration in good standing

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant design firm experience
• Basic knowledge and experience using Revit and AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Advanced knowledge of GMP manufacturing environments
• Advanced experience with performing engineering calculations, and developing and implementing electrical lighting, power and special systems design without supervision
• Expert experience with using and applying electrical codes and standards (NFPA, IESNA, UL, OSHA, and/or IEEE)
• Advanced experience with using and applying applicable building codes
• Advanced experience conducting and leading field surveys of existing conditions and providing support of field reporting
• Proficient with advanced internal and external cross-discipline project team coordination
• Proficient with advanced coordination with construction trade partners, vendors and manufacturers
• Proficient at advanced electrical lighting, power and special systems design calculations without supervision
• Advanced experience with troubleshooting issues with electrical and systems
• Ability to travel for client development and project execution, and internal and external training opportunities

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

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