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Senior Electrical Engineer/Designer - Senior Project Manager
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and licensed Senior Electrical Engineer/Designer – Senior Project Manager to lead complex electrical engineering projects from concept through completion. This role involves managing multifaceted residential and commercial projects, overseeing system design, mentoring technical teams, and ensuring high-quality project delivery. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in electrical and ICAT systems, strong leadership in project management, and a proven ability to coordinate across disciplines. Success in this position requires exceptional communication, creative problem-solving, and the ability to guide projects through every phase, from design to construction.
Required Skills
Able to visualize and maneuver in a virtually constructed environment.
Proven ability to meet deadlines/successful completion of deliverables.
Highly effective communication skills both verbally and in writing in order to relay complex ideas to other technical professionals and non-technical people.
High creativity and imagination.
Team and customer service focused.
Self-motivated, hardworking, flexible.
Analytical, thorough, resourceful and detail-oriented.
Responsibilities
Manage and oversee Electrical engineering projects of various sizes and complexity for residential and commercial projects
Prepare the concept design and complete load calculations, schematics, equipment selection and system concept report
Design Electrical systems including but not limited to electrical distribution, transfer switching, UPS, grounding and bonding, lighting and control systems, life safety and emergency systems, and fire alarm.
Design for ICAT services including but not limited to communication systems, AV systems, security access and monitoring systems, equipment, and structured cabling.
Write construction specifications
Analyze customer design proposals and specifications to determine cost effective solutions
Ensure professional quality services in all facets of work
Coach and mentor a project team to ensure technical accuracy of project deliverables
Manage a team to ensure cost effective, safe, and timely completion of projects to meet or exceed client expectations
Manage project activities throughout lifecycle, including the allocation of adequate resources, documentation, and other factors necessary for success
Work with clients to deliver the end project
Prepare and review specification and concept reports
Provide mentoring to technical staff, assigning duties as required
Visit the site once under construction when required
Provide quality and cost control during the design and construction process
Maintain project schedules and project cost summaries to track work progress, budget status, and manpower resource utilization
Escalate and identify the need for additional services and fees
Assist with Shop drawing reviews as required
Overtime as required
Requirements
Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Electrical or other relevant engineering discipline is preferred.
Other professional qualifications will be considered coupled with relevant experience
Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E)
Completion of a degree or diploma in project management will be considered an asset
LEED accreditation is an asset
Experience and Requirements:
5 years of industry related experience
Consulting engineering background is preferred
Strong understanding of engineering contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers
Mechanical and Electrical coordination experience
Construction experience will be considered an asset
Demonstrated success in project delivery and execution of project management methods
Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines
Highly effective negotiation, diplomatic, and conflict resolutions skills
Advanced interpersonal, team building, leadership, and organizational skills
Able to effectively communicate with all types of staff, including technical, professional, and upper management
Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with business units, corporate departments, key managers, and other stakeholders
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance with Health Savings Account (HSA)
Dental and Vision coverage.
Company-funded short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Company-sponsored life insurance.
Robust 401(k) retirement plan.
Flexible work schedule opportunities.