Senior Electrical Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with a strong focus and background in Building Projects to work in our Buffalo, NY office. This position will work closely with engineering staff to develop concepts, strategies, designs, drawings, specifications, and reports for buildings from conception to construction.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs including evaluate, select, specify, and engineer single line diagrams, electrical room/equipment layout, panel sizing, lighting, and building systems design
• Prepare load calculations for generators, transformers, switchgear, MCC’s, panel boards, VFD’s, feeders, and branch circuits
• Create electrical design drawings, specifications, and reports
• Research and prepare coordinated design options
• Interact closely with mechanical, civil, structural engineers and project architects
• Lead electrical engineering projects through all phases (proposal, design, bidding, and construction)
• Manage multi-discipline projects and act as a project manager
• Review drawings and research electrical and safety code issues to comply with regulations
• Delegate and monitor project tasks to junior team members
• Meet with external and internal clients
• Perform building condition assessment reports
• Communicate with manufacturers and contractors to address challenges and develop practical designs
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner with co-workers, staff, project managers, other disciplines, and all other employees
• Interact with owners, contractors, permitting and planning authorities and professional organizations to deliver projects, strengthen relationships and advance your career
• Serve as the Engineer-of-Record and internal technical design expert on assigned projects
• Participate in the development of design staff through work on projects and serve as a trainer, mentor and resource for junior staff
• Collaborate with the practice and market leaders to obtain and disseminate technical knowledge
• Maintain current knowledge of technologies and trends, as they apply to the applicable project and market types, and continually strengthen skills

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Associates Degree in electrical engineering or related field required
• New York State Professional Engineer's license is required
• A minimum of 10 years of experience working at an A/E consulting firm is required
• Building system design experience focused on power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security systems & telecommunications
• AutoCAD and Revit experience is a plus
• Familiarity with electrical modeling programs - Lighting software AGi32, Power software SKM
• Familiarity with Arc-Flash Evaluation
• Strong writing, organizational and communications skills
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella's benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance).