Electrical Engineer Project Manager

Summit Engineering, Inc. is seeking a professionally licensed electrical engineer with proven project management and leadership skills to join our Electrical/Lighting Division. This experienced person will utilize their professional background to provide project management and design engineering on winery, custom residential, restaurants, apartment buildings and other commercial building type projects.

As an Electrical Project Manager at Summit, you will serve as the firm’s direct contact with the client and will be responsible for developing and maintaining positive relationships with clients. You will be responsible for design team leadership, internal project organization, preparing project proposals, design engineering, scheduling and budgeting, as well as business development and generating new work for the firm. The job requires getting things done quickly, handling a variety of activities, and effectively delegating to others. Being able to purposely drive toward results while problem-solving and engaging the commitment of others is essential.

Salary Range: $130,000 to $180,000 annually

Duties and Responsibilities:

In addition to duties and responsibilities of Project Engineer:

• Responsible for preparation of project proposals.
• Establishes direction of work to be performed and holds staff accountable for executing on schedule and on budget.
• Prepares project specifications including conditions of contract and General Conditions.
• Performs and/or checks work performed by other staff.
• Provides input to the Principal in Charge and the Division Manager regarding staffing decisions for a project.
• Maintains close communication with the client, making the client aware of progress, problems, and scope changes. Develops a trusting relationship with the client.
• Gives clear directions to others. Communicates clearly with staff, clients, contractors, and outside consultants.
• Responsible for meeting project budget and schedule objectives and provides input to project team and Principal in Charge regarding status of project and budget. Takes action to seek approval for additional services prior to beginning work.
• Performs regular operational tasks that support the overall health of the firm and inform the management team of firm performance (i.e., invoicing, backlog, contract management).
• Provides mentoring and training for staff in Summit systems. Provides training or serves as resource to staff regarding engineering design principles and concepts and/or problem resolution.
• Provides input to the management team regarding staff performance reviews and training needs.
• Coordinates in-house and/or external consultant-based design teams as required for the successful completion of the work.
• Effectively manages several projects at one time.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering, with a concentration in power distribution or lighting design.
• Registered Professional Electrical Engineer.
• Minimum five years of related project management and engineering experience.
• Demonstrates a proficient knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam Civil 3D, or Revit.
• Exhibits strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with use of computers including spreadsheets, word processing, and engineering software and ability to prepare electronic design documents.
• Ability to oversee the work of others and delegate work effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and budgets, and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate in-house and/or external consultant-based design teams.
• Experience in business development with proven expertise in relationship building.
• Technical competency in design and engineering for the following technical areas:
• Power distribution systems (480V and below)
• Coordination of electrical utility company services
• Short circuit analysis
• Emergency power distribution systems
• Lighting design
• Lighting control systems
• Title 24 Lighting
• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Summit Engineering, Inc. is a multi-disciplined design engineering firm located in the heart of beautiful Sonoma County, in Santa Rosa, CA. Our Civil, Wastewater, Structural and Electrical engineering and Planning divisions provide consulting services for wineries, high-end residential properties, resorts, and other private sector projects. Summit Engineering has been voted as a “Best Places to Work” for nineteen years. We work a 9/80 schedule, which means you have every other Friday off. Employees also have the option to work from home one day a week after their 90-day introductory period.