Senior Electrical Engineer (MEP) required in Boston, USA

Skills Provision is searching for a Senior Electrical Engineer for a MEP engineering consultancy committed to delivering exceptional client service and innovative engineering solutions.

The Electrical Department comprises engineers, designers and technical specialists who work closely with architects, building owners and project stakeholders to develop innovative, reliable and efficient building systems.

Position Overview

The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead electrical systems design activities, manage assigned project workloads, coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary project teams, and support the firm's marketing and proposal initiatives.

The role will involve preparing comprehensive electrical design packages and overseeing projects from schematic design through to construction documentation. The successful candidate will also provide construction administration services throughout the construction phase.

Salary and Benefits

• US$ 130k-160k per year depending on experience
• 401k
• Medical
• Dental
• Life cover
• Hybrid working (3 days in office)

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical power distribution and lighting systems for buildings and associated facilities.
• Coordinate site utility connections, including electrical power and telecommunications.
• Design building fire alarm systems.
• Design emergency and standby power systems, including generators and UPS distribution.
• Design low-voltage systems, including server rooms, building data networks, access control, security, mass notification and surveillance systems.
• Lead and manage in-house MEP design teams, reviewing and coordinating design work prepared by other team members.
• Delegate design and research assignments while monitoring project workloads, progress and deliverables.
• Identify key project requirements and ensure compliance with applicable building codes, regulations and company standards.
• Maintain high standards of design quality while ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of contract documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors and other project stakeholders throughout the design and construction process.
• Support business development, marketing and proposal activities where required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Demonstrable project management and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Results-driven with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Technical Skills

The successful candidate should have working knowledge and proficiency in:

• Revit
• AutoCAD
• SKM Power Tools
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Bluebeam Revu
• Experience with AGi32 for lighting and photometric analysis would be advantageous.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) licence.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Professional Experience

• 10+ years of total experience.
• The successful candidate will have experience in preparing Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD) and Construction Documents (CD), including electrical drawings, specifications and energy compliance documentation.

Experience providing construction administration services, including:

• Reviewing contractor submittals.
• Responding to Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Reviewing change orders.
• Conducting site inspections and construction observations.
• Coordinating with contractors to resolve site and field issues.

Additional experience should include:

• Developing multiple bid packages and early-release packages for phased construction projects.
• Managing electrical design activities throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Coordinating electrical designs with architectural, mechanical, structural and other multidisciplinary requirements.
• Reviewing technical documentation and ensuring designs meet relevant codes, standards and project requirements.

Project Experience

Experience in the electrical design of the following types of projects would be advantageous:

• Commercial buildings.
• K–12 schools and higher education facilities.
• Residential developments.
• University and campus facilities.
• Healthcare facilities.

Skills Provision is an ethical international recruitment agency, as such our adverts do not discriminate with regards to age, race, gender, colour, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability and nationality.

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