Engineering Team Lead

About the role

Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at MPS. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation.

Responsibilities

• Possess the ability to understand project requirements and develop a design fee for the work requested.
• Prepare and oversee work plans for engineering and production resources.
• Oversee Engineers, Designers and Modeling staff assigned to team or project work.
• Communicate with Project Manager (PM) or Executive regarding effort required to accomplish expected deliverables and project support, including developing requests for additional services.
• Lead the Engineering CAC effort and interaction with the project PM.
• Resolve a variety of complex problems (e.g., conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements).
• Supervise the coordination of the project with city, state, and county officials, and other regulatory agencies.
• Attend project design meetings with the overall Design Build Team.
• Conduct job site visits to review installation or assess current conditions.
• Perform Value Engineering studies.
• Act as Engineer of Record for projects within their responsibility.

The duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and scope of the role. This is a partial listing, and other responsibilities may be assigned based on the position's role within the business unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in engineering, architectural engineering, or construction sciences.
• Minimum of 8 years of Engineering Experience.
• Registration as a licensed US-based Professional Engineer (P.E.) is a plus but not required.
• Education and experience can be a combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

Skills

• Leadership: Ability to lead a diverse team of people to accomplish a goal.
• Communication: Fluency in oral and written communication.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group to deliver extraordinary results.
• Knowledge of engineering processes and calculations including load calculations, equipment layout, normal and emergency standby distribution, HV/MV distribution, lighting layout, lighting calculations, power and lighting controls, utility coordination, grounding, value engineering, applicable codes, and standards.
• Working knowledge of equipment and system testing and commissioning.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface, and coordinate with others.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex engineering problems.
• Ability to oversee Electrical System Studies such as: Short Circuit, Overcurrent Protection, Arc Flash, Voltage Drop/Droop, and Underground Thermal Calculations.
• Management skills including work planning, resource management, fee development, staff oversight, staff development, and advancement planning.
• Knowledge of electrical construction sufficient to understand how design packages will be built.
• Fluency with Building Codes and Local Codes in the local area of projects.
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Oracle preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary.
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, management, staff, vendors, clients, Trade Partners, and others.

Working Conditions

• General work environment: sitting for extended periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending.
• Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions, such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.
• Noise level is typically low to medium; it can be loud on a job site.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

Benefits

• ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401K
• Annual bonus program based on performance, profitability, and achievement
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Charitable Giving Match with the Rosendin Foundation