ABOUT BBS

BBS is a NY-based, ENR New York Top 100 design firm, and No. 41 on the 2022 Building Design & Construction’s nation-wide School Sector Giants list. At BBS, we continually strive for excellence in providing integrated architectural, landscape architectural and M/E/P engineering solutions to help our clients successfully plan, design, and build their projects. 

BBS is a multi-disciplined firm with a wide range of consulting services located in-house, successfully delivering building and site projects for clients predominantly with K-12/higher educational backgrounds for over 40 years. With 75% of our valued staff being employed at BBS for over 10 years, and many for over 20 years, our vision is long term, and it includes the most talented individuals in the industry. At BBS you will contribute to a wide range of projects that help our clients understand the challenges placed before them today while connecting them to the future. We support a workplace culture that encourages innovation, creativity, and camaraderie.

 WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

BBS is currently seeking an experienced Project Electrical Engineer for the firm’s Albany office. This mid-level position is perfect for an independent engineer who, under supervision of a Senior Electrical Engineer/Project Manager, will be responsible for the design, production, and planning aspects for projects of varying types, complexities, scopes and budgets. We are looking for an ambitious and dedicated self-starter with experience in the A/E/C environment. The selected candidate will have a 5-8 years of experience, preferably in the design of K-12/higher educational and other type of building engineering projects. The candidate will also have experience in working in teams with other professionals including Senior Electrical Engineers/Project Managers, project-level architects and engineers, and technical designers. He or she should also have a dedication to the profession with a strong, self-motivated desire to learn and progress.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pro-actively contributes to projects from conceptual design through construction closeout, multiple at one time, under supervision of a Senior Electrical Engineer/Project Manager.
• Understands and designs building engineering systems, i.e. building power, lighting, low-voltage systems and photovoltaic project systems.
• Produces construction documents and technical specifications for public bidding. Follows production schedules and meets multiple simultaneous deadlines.
• Works well with in-house design teams of other project architects and engineers, designers, technicians and outside consultants, and works well with Construction Managers and client representatives.
• Meets quality control requirements, cost budgets, and time deadlines as necessary to ensure highest level of client satisfaction.
• Contributes to growing our Albany practice through new business development initiatives including but not limited to assistance with new client outreach, follow-up, and marketing.

 SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Professional license or final stages of Engineer in Training Program (EIT).
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in an office environment.
• Strong design and technical skills. Understands and contributes to the process and workflow of an A/E project design team, works within established cost budgets and timelines.
• Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills. Self-driven desire to learn and grow professionally, independence, ability to multi-task and to meet multiple simultaneous deadlines, client interaction and presentations.
• High-level of proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and MS Office.
• Project track record in the local A/E/C industry within the Capital District, Hudson Valley, Mohawk Valley and Central New York regions and experience in interacting with various level government agencies and municipalities is a plus.
• Preference may be given to a candidate with strong K-12/higher education experience in the noted geographical area.

 BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Comprehensive, competitive compensation package.
• Group health insurance, dental insurance, and vision discount program.
• Company-paid group life insurance.
• Supplemental life, spousal and dependent life and AFLAC plans available.
• 401k plan.
• Company-paid vacation and sick/personal time.
• Professional development program, professional licensing/certifications reimbursement.

If interested please send your resume to Bryan Manning, AIA, bmanning@bbsarch.com

BBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, martial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.