Job Details

Description

Kitchell seeks an experienced and dedicated Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering and Architectural Team in San Luis Obispo and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.

Overview

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead the design and analysis of electrical systems for a variety of projects, from concept through construction. This role involves developing technical specifications, ensuring code compliance, supporting construction and commissioning efforts, and contributing to business development initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares electrical system designs, including power distribution and lighting design, at the schematic, design development and construction document phases of a project.
• Analyzes design and construction issues for solutions and/or incorporation.
• Develops technical specifications as required.
• Performs design/constructability reviews.
• Comments on electrical issues, including cost, design and construction technology.
• Evaluates site and building conditions and prepares technical reports of investigations.
• Interprets applicable codes for compliance and applies this knowledge to documents prepared and/or reviewed to ascertain compliance with those codes, standards and requirements.
• Assists in maintaining log of all revisions to standard drawings and specifications, and manages the file containing current specifications and logs of all proposed changes to the standard documents.
• Assists in performing value engineering analysis and reviews.
• Assists the estimating department in the development of conceptual and detailed cost projections.
• Performs commissioning of electrical systems and monitors activities to ensure that construction, installation and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
• Supports and participates in business development and marketing efforts including the preparation of proposals and presentations for new work.
• Assists in the development and implementation of department design and document standards.
• Stamps engineering documents as required.
• Applies workplace health and safety policies and procedures to daily activities.
• Executes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in engineering or related field or equivalent experience required.
• 10 or more years of position related work experience in engineering or related field.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards required.
• Knowledge of the architecture, engineering and construction management industry is required.
• Effective computer skills including proficient use of Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Bluebeam, Revit and specialized software appropriate to professional qualification required; and scheduling database (Project) software preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to foster and maintain effective interpersonal relationships is required.
• Effective organization skills, including the ability to prioritize and plan work is required.
• Ability to gather and interpret technical or abstract data to resolve extraordinarily difficult and uncommon problems is required.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to frequent change, delays or unexpected events is required.
• Ability to manage a team of professionals in the production of quality projects delivered on time and within budget is required.
• Commitment to the values of Kitchell with attention to honesty and integrity, quality of work, customer satisfaction, people development, profitability and managing change is required.

License and Certifications

• State of California Professional Engineer license is required.
• A valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions, is required.

Travel Requirements

This position is office based in Sacramento, CA Regional Office. Travel requirement is based on project needs.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly work in an office and or construction environment.

Conditions regularly include exposure to outdoor elements, hot/cold temperatures, wet conditions, noise, atmospheric conditions and cramped quarters. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. Must frequently travel.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly sit, stand, walk, talk or hear and use hands to finger, feel and handle; frequently reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must frequently lift and or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.