Licensed Electrical Engineer

About the role

The Cedar Rapids IA office of Shive-Hattery is seeking a Licensed Electrical Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for industrial facilities, incorporating power distribution, LED and custom lighting design solutions, Life Safety Systems, and data/communications.
• Direct the electrical design and production efforts for projects.
• Engage with clients on projects.
• Operate both independently and in collaboration with the electrical team.
• Cookordination across disciplines on various projects.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to early career engineers and designers during the design & production phases.
• Prepare specifications and perform code research.
• Travel to project locations to collect details about current conditions.
• Visit construction sites to help ensure quality, monitor progress, verify compliance with the electrical design contract, and conduct construction observation tasks.
• Manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to detail.
• Work in a diverse market including Industrial, Institutional, Commercial, Education, Government and Healthcare facilities.
• Engage in marketing and business development initiatives aimed at regional, national, and local growth for targeted clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering school; or a degree in Architectural Engineering with an electrical engineering emphasis.
• Experience: 5+ years
• Professional Engineer license with the State of Iowa, or the ability to obtain the license within a year
• Experience in the design of lighting, power, and low-voltage systems for buildings and sites.
• Experience in 3D modeling, Revit is preferred.
• Practical experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is desired.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and possess good interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• For certain clients, we are required to conduct drug and/or alcohol testing on employees who perform work at the client site or on the client project. Consequently, employees and/or applicants will be required to satisfactorily pass a drug and/or alcohol test prior to any such work assignment.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards.
• Proficiency in Revit and other 3D modeling software.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Shive-Hattery offers an outstanding and competitive total compensation package including competitive pay and over 35 different benefits.

• Medical, Dental, Vision – 4 tiers of coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance – Employee, Spouse, and Child
• Voluntary Insurance Plans – Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity
• FSA – Medical & Dependent Care
• 8 Paid Holidays + PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K/Roth 401K with Company Match
• Overtime Bonus
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• First Time License Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement & Licensure/Certification Financial Support
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Calm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription
• …And Many More!

Pay

Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate project needs.