Electrical Engineering III Electrical Construction

About the role

Rosendin offers meaningful career growth, a true sense of ownership, and the opportunity to work on high‑profile projects as part of an employee‑owned electrical contracting firm. The Engineer III is a senior engineering position responsible for providing technical engineering information and assistance to ensure compliance with project requirements, engineering standards, applicable codes, and specifications. This role includes subject‑matter expertise and the capability to mentor and train other staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of engineers, designers, and staff on a project basis or individual initiative.
• May serve as Engineer of Record for assigned projects.
• Supervise, review, comment, and process equipment and system submittals.
• Coordinate processes between architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and all electrical trades.
• Oversee preparation of designs, including power, lighting, and auxiliary systems.
• Prepare power system single‑line diagrams, including feeder, over‑current protection sizing, and equipment elevations.
• Supervise or conduct short‑circuit and over‑current protection device coordination studies and Arc Flash studies.
• Supervise or conduct distribution analysis, including voltage drop, voltage droop, and underground heat effect (Neher‑McGrath) calculations.
• Oversee project specifications or equipment buy‑out.
• Visit job sites to field survey existing electrical conditions.
• Utilize engineering analysis programs and professional judgment to analyze loads, lighting levels, and short‑circuit currents.
• Conduct value‑engineering exercises to evaluate construction costs.
• Attend project design team meetings and interface with clients, architects, and mechanical contractors/engineers.
• Work closely with the Rosendin Project Manager to coordinate design criteria with budgetary issues and deliverable schedules.
• Research and resolve drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors during installation.
• Generate project specifications appropriate for the project.
• Develop a complete and accurate sequence of operations for all designed systems.
• Apply conventional electrical engineering principles to high‑tech, mission‑critical health industry, commercial, industrial, high‑rise residential, and other facilities.
• Review plans, technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
• Supervise design and ongoing progress of projects, coordinating with city, state, county officials, and other agencies.
• Oversee plans and specifications, establish schedules, and coordinate electrical engineering work.
• Prepare documentation for building commissioning.
• Resolve complex problems such as conflicting design requirements, material unsuitability, difficult coordination, and technical issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architectural engineering, or construction sciences.
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience.
• One year of on‑site field experience strongly encouraged.
• Licensure as a U.S. Professional Engineer is required.
• Combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering subjects, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, energy conservation, value engineering, and applicable codes and standards.
• Proficiency in Autodesk, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.), illumination software, and Oracle software related to engineering productivity and CAC generation.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and work under time pressure.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and an effective team player.
• Professional interaction with all levels of employees, vendors, clients, and others.

Travel

Up to 50 % travel required (excluding local field visits).

Working Conditions

General work environment includes sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, and bending. Work is primarily indoors with varying conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning. Noise level is usually low to medium. Occasional lifting of up to 40 lb. The company complies with the ADA and applicable state laws regarding reasonable accommodations.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) plan
• Annual bonus program based on performance, profitability, and achievement
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre‑tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Charitable giving match through the Rosendin Foundation