I. Summary
The role of a senior electrical engineer is to apply their education, skill, and expertise to fulfill the design and engineering requirements of a project along with mentoring others. They possess their Professional Engineer (PE) certification and have a minimum of 10 years’ experience working in the construction industry as an electrical engineer, ideally with a focus on design engineering. They have extensive experience delegating work to others, leading project teams, leading client interaction, and engineering advanced systems. With a focus in healthcare, this position requires a minimum of 10 years’ experience focused specifically on healthcare projects in design and/or construction. The role will be expected to lead the electrical engineering efforts on multiple simultaneous healthcare projects and provide education and mentorship to other engineers within the department.
Why KLH Engineers?
KLH is a progressive consulting engineering firm that challenges the traditional means used to design and construct the built environment. Driven by a culture of advanced innovation, our team is developing new workflows, technologies, applications and partnerships to disrupt the AEC industry. Founded in 1955, KLH employs nearly 100 professionals designing civic, commercial, education, healthcare and retail buildings in all 50 states. For those professionals who enjoy a working environment that encourages thought leadership, innovation, collaboration and giving back to the community, all while being your authentic self, KLH could be a place for you to thrive. To learn more about us visit klhengrs.com.
II. Duties & Responsibilities
Associate / Engineer
General
- Perform engineering tasks individually and with a team of other designers and engineers to produce technical deliverables.
- Comprehend design principals within discipline and possess a basic understanding of other MEP discipline principals.
- Create, organize, and plot construction document deliverables for issuance to the field.
- Read and understand construction documents including site plans, floor plans, sections, details and schedules.
- Apply engineering principals to multiple project types and clients from inception to closeout.
- Review submittals and answer questions from the field.
- Perform detailed surveys.
- Actively participate in company training.
- Actively learn and grow technical knowledge and soft skills.
- Competently lead, supervise, and effectively delegate to individuals or project teams of designers or engineers.
- Take on responsibility and ownership the work of others who report to them.
- Actively teach and mentor others.
- Take on leadership roles within the company and their department.
- Assist in the preparation of time and effort estimates for project proformas.
- Consistently share technical lessons with others in the company.
- Actively participate in department development including training, education, and innovation to advance department goals.
- Competently communicate with clients on large, complex projects as the lead for engineering.
- Review and signoff on the quality, code compliance and completeness of other’s work.
- Review and mitigate the most complex of change orders and confrontational owner/architect meetings.
- Write technical reports and articles that may be published.
- Be willing and competent to speak publicly at conferences and local user groups.
Technical
- Engineer the following systems: power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, equipment connections, fire alarm, grounding, emergency generator systems, life safety systems, lightning protection, surge protective devices (SPDs), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), multiple service configurations, site utility layouts, generator paralleling, and medium voltage distribution.
- Perform the following calculations: load diversification, fault current, load shedding, derating, custom feeder sizing, and voltage drop.
- Understand and apply relevant aspects of building, electrical and energy codes.
- Perform branch circuiting and panel schedule calculations.
- Perform device layouts for power, lighting and fire alarm systems.
- Coordinate scope and connections with other trades.
- Perform lighting calculations and manipulate to obtain a required light level.
- Perform lighting energy compliance calculations and document results.
- Perform and document code research.
- Design detailed lighting control schemes including switching, dimming, occupancy sensors, daylight controls, networked systems, digital controls, etc. in compliance with energy code requirements.
- Coordinate with local utilities and integrate requirements into design.
- Review deliverables and find errors in layout or calculations.
- Perform basic opinion of cost.
- Read and understand selective coordination studies and make recommendations and design modifications based on its results.
- Possess a detailed understanding of applicable electrical codes and standards including the National Electrical Code (NEC), building codes, NFPA standards, etc.
- Research and prepare feasibility studies, life cycle analysis and other similar reports.
- Edit master specifications to be job specific, infilling new sections where required.
- Create detailed reports that involve intensive engineering analysis such as power quality analysis, selective coordination, arc-flash incident energy analysis, power system reliability, etc.
- Perform and document high level code research and competently discuss it with clients, local authorities, and other engineers.
- Perform and document technical sales calls.
- Possess a detailed understanding of healthcare specific codes and standards including NEC 517, NFPA 99, NFPA 101, and Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI)
- Possess a detailed understanding of healthcare space and building types and the requirements of each.
III. Qualifications
- Education: Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) from an accredited four-year university or equivalent experience required
- Experience: 10+ years working in the construction industry on healthcare projects. Experience in an MEP engineering consulting firm preferred. Construction field experience required.
- Computer Skills: Basic computing skills and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency in Revit preferred
- Proficiency in EasyPower or SKM System Analysis preferred
- Certifications: Professional Engineering (PE) license required
- LEED AP preferred
IV. Performance Metrics
- Attitude
- Accepts responsibility and ownership of work
- Accuracy and timeliness of completed tasks
- Expands knowledge base and consistently applies
- Attention to detail
- Understanding and application of company standards
- Department participation
- Innovation
- Quality and effectiveness of communication with clients and other outside parties
- Effective delegation
- Technical mentoring of others
- Knowledge and understanding of complex principals of electrical engineering
- Quality and consistency of QA/QC and technical reviews
- External facing speaking engagements, sales calls, white papers, etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- engineering: 8 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Remote