Licensed Electrical Engineer

About the role

The Iowa City IA office of Shive-Hattery is seeking a Licensed Electrical Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience. This position may offer the opportunity to work from another Shive-Hattery office.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for campus electrical and communications, buildings for industrial clients, 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.
• Cook up 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. Some travel might be necessary.
• 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, Medium Voltage experience a plus.
• 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.

Skills

• Ability to operate independently and in collaboration with the electrical team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Over 35 different benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and more.
• Professional development opportunities
• Drug and/or alcohol testing may be required for certain clients.

Pay

Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate project needs.