Electrical Engineer

Who are you?

The ideal candidate possesses the ability to provide design, team leadership and certification of contract documents. This position is responsible for the total management of assigned electrical project aspects including quality, client interface and profitability.

What will you be doing?

• Work on innovative projects and utilize sustainable design practices
• Support clients as they carry out their mission and business
• Work on projects such as educational facilities, water treatment plant design, and standby power systems
• Grow professionally and support the company's growth objectives through client-facing interactions and business development
• Influence company growth objectives by leveraging client-facing interactions and creating business development opportunities
• Grow into a management and ownership role

Who will you be working with?

• Part of the Building Systems Group
• Interface closely with all departments including internal architects and engineers, and external architectural clients and project owners
• Work with regional offices in NC and SC
• Work in a multi-disciplinary team environment

Where will you be working?

• Downtown Raleigh, NC
• Near one of our field offices if preferred
• Conveniently located in the Glenwood South District with access to restaurants, nightlife, unique shops, art galleries, and studios

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Project management – managing production staff, client contact, scheduling, budgeting (internal and for projects)
• Electrical distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems design
• Working on a project team with other professionals and directing design staff
• Working with regional offices in NC and SC
• Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Electrical Engineering is required
• A history of project design experience in the Engineering and Architectural industry
• Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience with a PE.
• PE registration in NC preferred, but not required
• USGBC LEED certification / sustainable design experience a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Growth and leadership mindset – expectation is that the successful candidate will grow into a managerial role as a part of succession plan; desire for internal promotion opportunity
• Standby power, mission critical design
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Data network and communication system design
• SCADA specification and design
• Designing building systems for commercial, institutional, governmental, healthcare facilities, and / or water and wastewater infrastructure
• AutoCAD / MicroStation / Revit (CAD3D) / BIM experience preferred
• Knowledgeable in NEC, IBC, NFPA and building codes and editing technical specifications required
• Instrumentation and control design experience preferred

About the Wooten Company

We are a multi-disciplinary firm dedicated to providing engineering, geomatics and architectural services to municipalities, counties, water and sewer authorities, educational institutions, and private industry across the Carolinas. We provide our clients with consulting for civil / environmental engineering, mechanical / electrical / plumbing engineering, architecture, and GIS / surveying services. These departments collaborate with our team of funding specialists to provide financing assistance for many local government projects, and we pride ourselves on having helped raise over $600 million in grants and loans for infrastructure improvements and community enhancements. As communities across North and South Carolina face ever changing environmental and economic challenges, we remain dedicated to providing and improving the infrastructure necessary to remain one of the country's best places to live, work, and raise a family.

Company Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision options to fit your needs - High-Deductible Health Plan and traditional PPO plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Company paid life and AD&D insurance, plus supplemental life insurance options.
• Company paid short- and long-term disability.
• Paid Holidays and PTO.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

Perks & Tools to Succeed

• Continuing Education / Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Professional Registration and Organization Reimbursement Program
• Summer Hours - flexible work schedules so you can enjoy the sunshine!
• Branded clothing reimbursement program
• Employee Appreciation Events