Work directly for our client that is a full-service engineering firm concentrating in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and more

Summary - Sr./Lead Electrical Designer

The Lead Electrical Designer (or Engineer*) is a senior member & manager of the project team, working under the direct supervision of the Trade Design Manager (or Senior Engineer*) to lead and manage project teams & design initiatives. This includes supervising a team of Design professionals with a goal to complete high-quality trade-specific schematics & layouts based on solid design principles. The Lead Designer manages all design team project functions, including surveys, calculations, selections & layouts, performs all project phases and is called upon to play a lead role in effectively communicating with peers, supervisors, vendors, consultants, clients & stakeholders. This includes providing leadership support in the construction administration process with the ability to process and review shop drawings, perform field observations, and prepare respective reports. The Lead Designer is fully capable of assuming the Job Captain function, and directly managing the training, development & project execution of direct-report project team members.

Job Duties:

-Leadership, Management, Accountability
-Technical Production
-Project Management
-Account Management
-Business Development
-Financial Management
-Staff / Organizational Management

Requirements:

-Minimum 6yrs experience working as a Designer, of which at least 2yrs were spent in a Senior Designer Role, as part of a professional engineering project team, under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed professional engineer.
-Minimum 2yrs experience leading engineering projects of various sizes and complexities.
-4-year Engineering degree.
-Professional Engineering License preferred.
-Great interpersonal skills.
-Polished communication skills (both verbal & writing).
-Highly organized and composed under pressure.
-Proven project management ability, with demonstrated experience managing direct reports to strict timelines with multiple projects to meet deadlines under high-pressure environment.
-Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office.
-Working knowledge of AutoCAD & REVIT.
-Possesses a keen eye for detail.

Expectations:

Trade-Specific Competency - For Electrical Engineers
Level 4 (Functional Mastery)

-Can ably recognize even the most complex types of existing systems and apply solutions to the most complex engineering problems.
-Can independently design complex electrical systems with inherent knowledge, minimal research & direction, and use of company standards & templates.
-With minimal supervision, can develop intricate electrical room and system designs/layouts and selection of advanced equipment.
-Ability to write sequence of operations with minimal supervision.
-Advanced knowledge of codes and standards. Can ably research when required.
-With minimal supervision, can generate specifications based on company standard templates.
-Self-sufficient in producing existing conditions surveys and due diligence reports including cost estimates.
-Educates L3 engineers.

Core Competencies

Level 4 (Functional Mastery)
-Project Management
-Relationship Management
-Problem Solving
-Customer Satisfaction
-Job Captain
-Take Ownership