SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER/MEP MANAGER 

 

Summary:

The Senior Electrical Engineer/MEP Department Manager is responsible for independently leading a team of engineers and production staff within the engineering discipline. The Senior Electrical Engineer/MEP Dept. Mngr. is also responsible for all aspects of the engineering team’s output including reviewing, approving all MEP drawings sets along with stamping all Electrical drawings. This position will require you to stamp and be licensed in multiple states throughout the US..

 

Essential Duties + Responsibilities:

• Monitors overall productivity and efficiency of the projects, forecasts trends and anticipates potential problems and difficulties meeting milestones or budget. Coordinates management, Projects Managers and all supervised staff to resolve problems.
• Manages and monitors budgetary and schedule accountability, design calculations, drawing preparation, specification preparation and documentation of all design tasks.
• Organizes and coordinates assigning tasks, team and client meetings, client interface and collection and review of project information.
• Prepares technical evaluations of projects.  Accurately and concisely provides and documents technical information to management to provide updates and/or influence decisions on technical issues.

Job Duties:

• Designs / drafts projects electrical elements, coordinates and details end drawings, assists with all stages of work, conducts site visits, and performs systems analyses.
• Designs and drafts assigned projects electrical elements.
• Coordinates details and processes drawings and requests for information (RFls).
• Assists with coordination of work from initial planning stages through final construction.
• Conducts site visits during construction phases.
• Performs electrical analysis of various building elements.
• Prepares cost estimates and time schedules for projects from budget phase through construction for mechanical / electrical
• Prepares and presents technical information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Travel may be required.
• Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with customers and coworkers including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
• Respectfully takes direction from leadership/ senior managers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications, Preferred Skills + Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Directly supervises department employees.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in written format and oral presentation.
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
• Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment.
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility and flexibility.
• Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with coworkers and including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
• Respectfully takes direction from manager.

 

Education + Experience:

• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE – Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university, in Engineering; five year college or university program certificate; and seven to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• COMPUTER SKILLS – Most required work is almost exclusively on the computer, but the computer is not itself the focus of the position.  Has an advanced understanding and capabilities in using applicable programs and knowledge of networks.  Must be a strong reference for other users for performing different functions with the computer
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS – An Engineering License is required for this job with the ability to be licensed in multiple states. A valid driver’s license and passport. Registration is preferred but not required.