Senior Electrical Engineer

SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years.

SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business was ranked as the world’s 3rd largest global design firm by ENR in 2018 with nearly 55,000 employees worldwide. We have the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

SNC-Lavalin Atkins business seeks an energetic and highly motivated self-starter to join our Miami, FL office as an Senior Electrical Engineer.

MAJOR FUNCTION/ROLE

Under general direction, provides technical expertise of a seasoned Electrical engineer to all conventional aspects of Architectural engineering for large and complex facilities while applying advanced concepts and techniques to unconventional engineering problems. May function as an individual engineer on small projects or part of a larger design team for complex renovations or new building design projects. Duties are in relation to electrical engineering for building systems including primary/secondary power destructions, lighting, and low voltage system design. Upholds engineering ethics and standards of conduct.


JOB DUTIES

• Responsibilities include performing Electrical load calculations, sizing and specifying equipment, power distribution architecture, lighting design and low-voltage systems engineering for buildings. A high level of engineering judgement and experience in developing the appropriate quality engineering solutions, coordinates the activities of other team members and assists in production as needed to meet schedules. Need to function as a Project engineer on specific projects of medium to large scope, participate in the firm’s marketing effort and supervise the tasks and methods used by other personnel assigned to the project. Excellent verbal/writing skills and interpersonal skills to interface with owners, architects, other technical professional and builders are required.
• Designs and develops plans and drawings, which may include the development of preliminary layout and/or final drawings.
• Organizes and conducts engineering investigations and planning work which have a well-defined scope. Outlines and prepares relatively straightforward reports of sections of more complex reports, working under the periodic review of a more experienced professional.
• Provides engineering services during construction activities by reviewing shop drawing for conformance with specifications; prepares records and progress reports defining constructions progress; observes construction procedures under the guidance of a more experienced professional and evaluates the results from quality control testing.
• Researches feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and regulatory agency specifications.
• Contributes to the development of specifications and permit applications and writes miscellaneous reports.
• Prepares preliminary man-hour, cost and material quantity estimates.
• Participates in quality control checks, maintaining quality standards in all work produced, checking computations, and/or reviewing designs and drawings performed by others.
• Coordinates with other disciplines as required.
• Performs field observations of construction where appropriate
• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering or graduate technical coursework preferred. This level may be achieved by Engineers with 7 years of experience since Bachelor’s or 6 years since Master’s. Typical incumbent has 10-14 years of experience.


SPECIAL SKILLS

• Strong technical writing and communications skills are expected at this level, proven through technical presentations, technical papers and/or participation in technical committees. Understanding roadway lighting is required.
• Minimum of 6 years of design production of electrical systems for large commercial, institutional and government building/ facilities.
• Specific electrical engineering design experience for large commercial faiclities such as federal and local governmental facilities, aviation, leisure/hospitality and higher education is preferred.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCad and electrical load software (EasyPower, ETAP, etc.)


PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS

• PE is required
• LEED Accredited is preferred.


Atkins offers its employees a robust rewards package which includes: a competitive salary; a broad benefits package including medical/RX, dental, vision, life, disability, legal, hospitalization and other valuable voluntary options; generous time-off programs; flexible work schedules; 401(k) with employer match; professional and career development opportunities through our corporate university, as well as a highly-regarded tuition reimbursement program; and an unmatched culture focused on client-service, quality, and tireless pursuit of excellence in all we do. Atkins is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.

Please view Atkins Equal Opportunity Statement here:

http://careers.atkinsglobal.com/File.ashx?path=Root/Documents/north-america-welcome-new-employee/Equal_Opp_Stmt.pdf

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