Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Department: Bureau Veritas Architecture & Engineering

The Electrical Engineer will work collaboratively to support clients and internal teams within complex multi-discipline engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have a rich history in delivering electrical design projects and a keen interest in design, construction, financials, contracts, and schedules. They will also support consulting/assessment services (Ex. Power and energy studies), as needed. The Electrical Engineer will execute engineering design for a diverse range of building types facilitating client meetings, partnering closely with other engineering and/or architecture team members, as well as contractors, installers, and utilities. The ideal candidate should have the ability to design new systems or find solutions for existing system upgrades. Experience in the Electric Vehicle infrastructure experience is highly preferred. CA Professional Engineer licensure is required.

Location Preference for this role is in Southern California; however, remote locations will be considered for the ideal candidate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other job-related duties may be assigned in conformance with state and federal regulations.

1. The Electrical Engineer will work directly on projects and responsible for design of power, lighting, Fire alarm, Telecommunications, load calculations, Title 24 (California Energy Code) modeling, studies, energy audits, facilities condition assessments, and construction administration, plan review, and plan check.

2. This project-related work will also include the preparation of contract plans and specifications, cost estimates, technical reports/studies, proposals, and presentations.

3. The Electrical Engineer will be able to develop scopes of work, delegate assignments, manage scope, schedule, resources, and budget.

4. The Electrical Engineer will also potentially support and/or conduct consulting exercises such as power/energy studies and navigate/facilitate client solutions meetings.

5. This role requires an ability to work on projects from concept stage through construction.

6. The Electrical Engineer will research, design, and provide construction document layout for the electrical design team to meet client's requirements in both large and small projects.

7. They will consult on electrical design for a wide range of projects (including electrical vehicle) and work with other engineers, architects, project managers, and construction professionals as needed to create and/or modify design parameters.

8. The Electrical Engineer will communicate directly with clients to understand project requirements, goals, design specifications, and operational environments to evaluate cost, feasibility, and implementation of electrical design.

9. The Electrical Engineer will be required to supervise electrical designers.

10. Follow best practices and company standards for technical excellence and delivery.

11. Ensure all completed projects comply with relevant codes, regulations, and quality standards.

12. Conduct field visits to assess project viability and progress, providing detailed reports as needed.

13. Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication, updates, and collaborative decision-making.

14. Stay current with industry trends, new materials, and innovative design techniques.

15. Protects operations by keeping company information confidential. Use of professional discretion and judgement is mandatory.

16. Demonstrates BV's guiding principles in support of the company's strategic goals.

17. Follows all documented policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions applicable to the position and support of BV's quality standards and strategic initiatives.

18. Maintains safe and clean work area by complying with all procedures, rules, and regulations.

19. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job does not have specific supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

o Required: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

o Required: 5+ years' experience in building design of institutional, educational, healthcare, public,

o Required: 2+ years' experience in project management including supervisory responsibilities.

o Preferred: Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit.

o Preferred: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure experience.

o Preferred: Familiarity with California projects and codes.

o Must have the ability to work independently, as well as supervising others.

o Ready to dive in and take on hands-on production work, create detailed designs, and perform complex calculations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

o Required: Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of California.

o Valid driver's license required with no significant MVA points/violations (clean driving record).

Other Qualifications:

o Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.

o Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.

o Highly collaborative spirit and experience working in a team

o Problem-solving skills to quickly address issues that arise on-site and keep projects on track

Language Ability: Ability to draft reports, business correspondence, and standard operating procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, peers, and technical field staff.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Technology Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in operating a computer, having knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, and project management software, to include AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Suite and business specific software and other project-specific applications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to operate an electronic tablet in the field for live data collection.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

• Understanding construction materials and methods, environmental concerns, cost estimating, and industry standards.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders within the organization and business units.
• Time management skills
• Active listening skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Problem solving skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to motivate, develop, and direct people
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Ability to successfully work from remote location.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
• Must have a cell phone and supply your own internet service.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands and work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the onsite/field duties, the employee is required to:

§ Walk (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time.)

§ Stand (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time.)

§ Climb and balance Stairs (at least once for each building assessed)

§ Repetitive use of hands/fingers for keyboard interaction (frequently)

§ Reach with hands and arms

§ Talk and hear (communicate with onsite contact)

§ Vision (close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus)

§ Operate an electronic tablet in the field for live data collection.

§ Operate a computer (up to 100% of workweek)

§ Operating a motor vehicle

§ Required to travel by Plane, Motor Vehicle, Train (up to 15% of the time) to client sites across the U.S. Overnight stays away from home may be required.

While performing the office/offsite duties of this job:

The employee is regularly required to use hands. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the home or company office environment is usually quiet.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.