Senior Electrical Engineer

1 week ago


Buffalo, New York, United States Colliers Engineering & Design Full time
Senior Electrical Engineer Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Water group in Buffalo, NY. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing projects related to the repair and upgrade of hydroelectric generators, breakers, transformers, and auxiliary systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage projects for the repair and/or upgrade of hydroelectric generators, breakers, transformers, and auxiliary systems
  • Lead the design effort for upgrade/replacement of hydroelectric auxiliary electrical systems
  • Direct the development of bid documents (plans, specs, and cost estimates)
  • Develop or provide input on design effort for proposals
  • Mentor junior staff
  • Review/edit/write technical reports
  • Review/edit/write technical specifications
  • Develop design criteria for projects
  • Oversee teams of drafters to prepare design drawings
  • Perform QA/QC by verifying design methodology, calculations, outcomes, etc.
  • Lead field inspections and surveys in support of repair, design, and construction efforts
  • Develop design alternatives
  • Assist project managers and leaders as needed in the creation of proposals, client information, and designs
  • Develop training materials for clients and provide technical advice
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
  • Professional engineer licensure preferred (or desire to become licensed)
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical engineering, with emphasis on medium and high voltage equipment and auxiliary electrical systems
  • Knowledge of rotating equipment (generators, motors)
  • Knowledge in the design of auxiliary electrical systems (protective relaying, instrumentation, and control systems, station service)
  • Knowledge of electrical engineering principles and how to apply them to design of electrical systems and equipment
  • A desire to work on a variety of project types
  • A desire to work in a collaborative team environment to learn from and teach others
  • A desire to work hands-on such as field and manufacturing shop inspections
  • CAD (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit) skills are a plus
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Work on US Army Corps of Engineers projects or familiarity with Corps design guidelines is a plus
What We Offer:

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. We are committed to providing a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as company-sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work-life balance through a generous compensation package that includes:

  • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid pregnancy disability leave
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • A company-matched 401(k)/Roth
  • Paid time off that includes parental and military leave
  • Employee referral and professional license bonuses
  • A straight-time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education, a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses, mentorship program, wellness program, women's organization, and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.



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