Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sr Associate Electrical Engineer will report directly to the Principal, Electrical Engineering. The position encompasses a variety of responsibilities relating to engineering, design, research and interfacing with vendors as well as clients as outlined in detail below.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design & Engineering Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering duties which encompass the design and optimization of associated systems and components that are centered on power distribution, controls, automation, instrumentation and the like;
• Development of Schematic Design, Conceptual Design, Detailed Design Documents and/or participate in peer reviews with any associated third party design consultants;
• Research and analyze customer design requirements and associated performance data to evaluate the feasibility, design considerations, probable cost, operability and maintenance requirements of designs or applications;
• Interface with outside vendors for best component or system selection as it pertains to the application requirements which ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications;
• Implement and participate in Green Building Design & Construction practices as recognized by industry recognized associations such as USGBC and LEED Accreditation;
• Support and perform building code analysis and detailed design development that is consistent with industry best practices, OEM requirements, and any specific technical standards;
• Provide drawings for work performed on behalf of A/Z consistent with the Professional Engineers Code of Ethics. In turn A/Z will indemnify and provide the associated professional insurance coverage;
• Obtain operational proficiency of the latest in design software solutions with computer-assisted design/drafting (CAD 2D / 3D modeling within a BIM environment) and clash detection applications (i.e. Revit, AutoCad, Navisworks, QuickPen, etc.) to support the design team and provide oversight;
• Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information;
• Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems;
• Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification;
• Support commissioning, start-up and help develop procedures for testing, including IQ-OQ-PQ validation protocols;
• Establish and coordinate the maintenance and safety procedures, service schedule, and supply of materials required to maintain specialty systems and equipment in the prescribed condition;
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to physical plant operations and/or maintenance crew as requested;
• Application and understanding of Company design formatting, indexing, reporting and document quality assurance procedures and policies;
• Estimate costs and submit bids for engineering based opportunities;
• Solicit new business and provide technical customer service;

Construction and Administration Responsibilities:

• Project Management support for various assignments as requested;
• Assist in the business development efforts of the Corporation including preconstruction, tactical approaches with project delivery, ensuring a customer-centric focus, client interaction, and presentation assistance;
• Participate in required peer reviews with project team members providing insight and confirmation regarding productivity factors, assembly breakdown structures, constructability evaluations, alternative means and methods, general condition build-up factors, and scope of service definition for associated qualifications, clarifications, and conditions in support of project proposals;
• Adherence to Corporate Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies and Best-Practices in the deployment of all work related activities;
• Provide a pro-active and positive Client interface throughout the delivery of services;
• Quality control accountability to ensure field compliance with all associated project specifications and technical requirements;
• Provide the necessary project information to accurately complete conceptual or work-in-process performance schedules in an organized and controlled project approach;
• Coordinate and support all project close-out, start-up and training in accordance with facility management best practice standards and technical requirements that are outlined within the project performance specifications;
• Initiate continuous improvement objectives and embrace technology enhancements;
• Promote, foster and maintain open communication among all project team members, consultants, inspectors, applicable agencies, and the supporting subcontractors and trade participants;
• Participation in lessons learned sessions, operational development initiatives, and best practice training to support a continuous improvement working philosophy.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Appropriate State License/Certification
• OSHA 10