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McKinstry · 2 weeks ago

Associate Electrical Engineer

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$121K/yr - $195K/yr

8+ years exp

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. The Associate Electrical Engineer will support Distributed Energy Resources (DER) clients by leveraging expertise in building systems to deliver innovative solutions and ensure successful project outcomes.

ConstructionIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringRenewable Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Mentor and train project engineers on electrical system design principles and technical skills

Identify and allocate engineering resources to optimize project timelines and meet critical deadlines

Conduct regular performance and goal reviews with direct reports, aligning them with project objectives

Lead the design and implementation of various electrical design projects, including building electrical distribution systems, lighting & lighting control systems, emergency power systems, and medium-voltage campus distribution systems

Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to establish and uphold best practices in building electrical system design and delivery

Oversee engineering analyses that support both pre-design efforts and sales proposals, ensuring alignment with objectives

Develop and maintain technical standards for electrical engineering projects, contributing to the continuous improvement of design methodologies

Provide clear direction on electrical design requirements and deadlines to team members, coordinating work to maintain project scope, schedule, and budget

Support the professional growth of junior engineers through training in electrical design standards and project-specific technologies

Stay current with technologies and industry trends by attending trade shows, continuing education, and market research

Foster strong relationships with clients by understanding their unique electrical needs and aligning project scopes and solutions accordingly

Coordinate with utility providers, authority having jurisdictions, and other disciplines to proactively address any technical or regulatory challenges

Engage in strategic initiatives within the Engineering & Design group to drive innovation and enhance service delivery

Collaborate with estimating and construction teams to optimize project budgets and reduce costs, particularly on design-build projects

Participate in all phases of project planning and execution, from proposal preparation and scope alignment to monitoring financial health and achieving project milestones

Qualification

Electrical system designMedium-Voltage designElectrical analysis softwareProfessional Engineer registrationAutoCADRevitProject managementMicrosoft Office SuiteBluebeamProcoreCommunication skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work experience required

Professional Engineer registration and ability to acquire licensure in additional states required

Experience in the design and construction of commercial and light industrial electrical systems, emergency power systems, low voltage systems, and medium-voltage campus distribution systems

Ability to evaluate power systems and perform studies for arc flash, short circuit current, coordination, underground cable thermals, grounding, and load flow analysis

Medium-Voltage (15 kV and below) design experience required

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams

Working Knowledge of Bluebeam

Working knowledge of Procore

Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit required

Skilled in electrical analysis software (SKM, EasyPower, ETAP, etc.)

Strong written and verbal communications skills

Efficient time management, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while delegating to Junior engineers

Development of Engineering fee proposals, resource plans, and provide financial analysis of projects

Overall: 8 to 10 years' experience in Electrical Engineering in the built environment

Project management: 3 to 5 years

People management: 1-3 years