Associate DER Engineer
About the role
Join McKinstry, a leader in addressing the climate, affordability, and equity crises through innovative solutions in the built environment. As an experienced Associate Electrical Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting DER clients, delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of electrical design projects, including building electrical distribution systems, lighting & lighting control systems, emergency power systems, and medium-voltage campus distribution systems.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to establish and uphold best practices in building electrical system design and delivery.
Conduct regular performance and goal reviews with direct reports, aligning them with project objectives.
Evaluate power systems and perform studies for arc flash, short circuit current, coordination, underground cable thermals, grounding, and load flow analysis.
Develop and maintain technical standards for electrical engineering projects, contributing to the continuous improvement of design methodologies.
Foster strong relationships with clients by understanding their unique electrical needs and aligning project scopes and solutions accordingly.
Coordinate with utility providers, authority having jurisdictions, and other disciplines to proactively address any technical or regulatory challenges.
Engage in strategic initiatives within the Engineering & Design group to drive innovation and enhance service delivery.
Collaborate with estimating and construction teams to optimize project budgets and reduce costs, particularly on design-build projects.
Participate in all phases of project planning and execution, from proposal preparation and scope alignment to monitoring financial health and achieving project milestones.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience required.
Professional Engineer registration and ability to acquire licensure in additional states required.
Experience in the design and construction of commercial and light industrial electrical systems, emergency power systems, low voltage systems, and medium-voltage campus distribution systems.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams.
Working Knowledge of Bluebeam, Procore, AutoCAD, and Revit.
Skilled in electrical analysis software (SKM, EasyPower, ETAP, etc.).
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Efficient time management, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while delegating to Junior engineers.
Development of Engineering fee proposals, resource plans, and provide financial analysis of projects.
Qualifications
8 to 10 years’ experience in Electrical Engineering in the built environment.
3 to 5 years’ experience in Project Management.
1-3 years’ experience in People Management.
Skills
Leadership and mentoring skills.
Technical proficiency in electrical systems and analysis.
Project management and client relationship building.
Financial and budgetary oversight.
Benefits
Explore PeopleFirst Benefits, including competitive pay, comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, up to 16 weeks paid parental leave, and more. McKinstry is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.