CannonDesign · 1 day ago
Project Electrical Engineer V
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expCannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. They are seeking a Project Electrical Engineer V to lead the electrical engineering team, oversee project management for healthcare planning, and ensure the successful execution of design and construction documents for various projects.
ConsultingLegalProduct Design
Responsibilities
Perform electrical engineering systems design for building construction. Initiate project designs and help to develop design goals and systems
Oversee, guide, mentor and provide technical leadership to designers and engineering team
Participate or lead project teamwork planning sessions
May serve as project manager or project engineering leader and lead engineering meetings
Assume project engineering responsibilities and adhere to financial and work goals
Design lighting, power distribution, signaling, communications and/or telecommunication systems for healthcare, education/higher education and commercial clients per applicable codes
Prepare construction documents including drawings and specifications. Guide less experienced team members in execution of drawings. Specify electrical equipment
Serves in QAQC process and as an independent reviewer
Complete quality control checks of engineering documents
Work with the Project Manager to establish and maintain realistic work and labor plans and deliverable schedules that contribute to the project's bottom line financial success and satisfy the project's contractual obligations
Participate or lead value engineering sessions with Architectural/Engineering team
Interface effectively with clients and members of the design team
Recommend improvements with reference standards and processes to improve quality, coordination, and to streamline production efforts
Review and markup of shop drawings and submittals. Respond to RFI’s and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents
Responsible for projects' construction administration. Conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Attend and participate in construction meetings. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site
Applies knowledge of electrical and building codes in building systems design
May perform other related tasks as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years of related experience required
Current PE in the United States required
Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering
Ability to serve in QAQC process and as an independent reviewer
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong ability to interface effectively with clients and members of the design team
Able to effectively handle multiple projects
Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, AGI32, Visual, SKM Power Tools) required
Professional business attire is required for client meetings. Examples of professional business attire include suits, ties, collared dress shirts, dresses, and skirts
Travel required
Preferred
LEED accreditation preferred
Company
CannonDesign
CannonDesign is an integrated designing firm.
1001-5000 employees
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