Project Engineer - Electrical

POSITION SUMMARY:
Project Engineer - Electrical

shall be responsible for the direct oversight of the execution of the electrical engineering and design by The Client's engineering subcontractor.
The Project Engineer - Electrical

primarily applies principles, knowledge, and practices of electrical engineering for the management and review of engineering subcontractor activities. The candidate shall have ability to timely identification, analysis, and resolution of design related issues during project development, FEL engineering, and detailed design stages of projects.
Project Engineer - Electrical

shall also support the Engineering Manager in the areas of subcontractor management, development of project reports, and development of internal project budgets. Electrical Engineer shall also be capable of developing preliminary engineering documents to support The Client's bid phase and contract development efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
· Coordinate and review of engineering subcontractors electrical engineering tasks, identifying design issues, and monitoring progress of all electrical deliverables and activities, and ensure that reports, plans and other deliverables are compliant with all project contract documents and requirements.
· Review engineering contractor's deliverable with a keen eye towards value engineering, constructability and completeness/correctness.
· Review vendor drawing submittals for overall compliance with purchase specifications.
· Work with internal engineering team to oversee the engineering subcontractor's work scope to ensure that the engineering effort is completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
· Coordinate design review activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
· Apply extensive knowledge of IEEE, and other industry standards in review
· Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation.
· Independently coordinate directly with subcontractor's discipline lead engineer to resolve open design points and ensure conformance to project specifications
· Participate in Client coordination meetings
· Lead and participate in discipline specific Client design reviews and coordination.
· Evaluate Client requirements and author clarifications and exceptions to RFPs, design basis documents, project execution plans, and electrical scopes of work.
· Support the Client's proposal efforts including:
· Write preliminary budgetary specs on electrical equipment
· Assist in preparation and editing of reports, design criteria documents, preliminary drawings (site, facility, and equipment layout), equipment specifications, and other deliverables as necessary.
· Developing Electrical Installation Bid Packages
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Position is based at the Client's Paramus New Jersey office.

Travel to subcontractor's office(s) and construction site on a regular basis is expected as needed through project execution.

QUALIFICATIONS:
· Minimum 10 years of substation, power generation, or other similar large scale engineering experience with a track record of achievement on large complex projects
· Strong technical background in the installation and operation of electrical equipment and associated subsystems within refineries/process facilities/substations
· Experience as a lead design engineer on multiple large scale facilities.
· Familiarity with high, medium and low voltage installations, substation design, grounding, protection
· Ability to collaborate with project team members and client entities, demonstrating the leadership capabilities to ensure a successful project
· Demonstrated experience leading engineers to provide designs that are compliant with Client requirements, and completed on time and on budget.
· Experience developing preliminary equipment specifications and coordinating with equipment suppliers.
· Experience in power generation facilities is preferred
· AutoCAD proficiency is preferred
· Excellent written and oral skills are required
· P.E. license is not required, but preferred

WHAT'S ON OFFER:
· Comprehensive Health and Life Inurancae policy's available from day 1!
· Competitive Base Salary ranging from $140,000 - $180,000
· Strong Bonus Structure
· 401k match plan
· 11 Paid Holidays
· And much more!
Apply today to have your resume considered within 48 hours!

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