What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Salas O'Brien?
Electrical Engineer
Tampa, FL
At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Job Summary:
The Electrical Engineer will be working in our Tampa office. This engineer with a P.E. will join a multi-disciplinary design team. This role will also include some business development, marketing, and project management duties.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the total electrical systems design for specific projects.
- Make calculations integral to the electrical systems design.
- Be familiar with and apply applicable building codes and standards.
- Deal directly with clients/owners to determine specific project needs.
- As Project Manager, manage, direct, and supervise project to assure project confirms to the commitments related to time, quality, and communications. Deal directly with client to establish project schedules and expectations.
- Assist market segment manager and team leader in manpower projections and scheduling of work.
- Manage, direct and supervise electrical engineering staff in the execution of specific projects to meet schedules and timely completion of projects. Schedule and lead electrical production staff meetings.
- Supplement Salas O’Brien design standards and administrative procedures where needed.
- Learn our client base and the services provided
- Identify new opportunities that may have synergistic benefit with our existing business
- Provide marketing support for project pursuits
- Capable of increasing technical competency with experience and work ethic
- Ability to effectively communicate with architects, owners, and contractors
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a strong team
- Excellent organization and time management skills
Qualifications and Experience:
- Design of Commercial and/or Healthcare Building experience is preferred
- B.S. degree in electrical engineering and 5 or more years of applicable experience in design/engineering of building electrical power systems
- Florida PE certification required
- Must have Project Management experience.
- Knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies.
- Knowledge of project approach and system design.
- Willingness to build and maintain relationships with clients
- Experience with healthcare facility design projects a plus
- Experience using and understanding of REVIT designing platforms
- Excellent written and oral communication skills essential for team-based projects
- Excellent planning and organizational skills required for simultaneous project schedules
- Highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges
Benefits:
This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.
Travel: 15% or less.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.