Senior Engineer, Electrical

About the role

Popli Design Group (PDG) is seeking a highly motivated Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing and talented team. This role involves designing building electrical systems, coordinating schedules, interacting with clients, and developing proposals for future projects.

Responsibilities

• Create plans using AutoCAD and/or REVIT with general review.
• Simulate lighting and power flow using selected software packages.
• Design large sections of building electrical systems for both new and renovated buildings, including power, lighting, fire alarm, data/computer, and other special systems.
• Coordinate schedules and assign tasks to, as well as review work of, Technicians, Junior Engineers, and Engineers.
• Edit specifications from standard libraries with advanced ability.
• Provide general and Quality Control review of other electrical Technicians and Engineers.
• Interact with clients, assist with communication and contracts, including presentations and project meetings.
• Develop proposals for future work with prospective clients.
• Prepare scope, budgets, and schedules for complete design projects.
• Demonstrate advanced working knowledge of electrical circuit theory, design, and building power distribution.
• Understand computer network systems and associated communications infrastructure within buildings.
• Understand signals/controls, including SCADA systems.
• Develop and coordinate complete electrical and control design of projects utilizing other electrical Technicians and Engineers.
• Proficient technical report writing with fluency in English.
• Use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and CAD software, proficient in both AutoCAD and REVIT.
• Apply knowledge of the National Electric Code (N.E.C./NFPA 70) and NYS Building Code.
• Learn new skills and adapt to non-routine problems and new technologies.
• Work independently without supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering from an ABET Accredited program.
• Registration as a NYS Professional Engineer (PE).
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in design of building electrical systems, including power, lighting, fire alarm, and special systems.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with lighting technologies for buildings.

Work Environment

• Travel between PDG offices (Syracuse, Rochester, Binghamton, Buffalo, NYC) and project sites will be required occasionally.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a computer.
• Travel within New York State.

About Popli Design Group (PDG)

PDG is a well-established multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering firm serving clients since 1982. With four decades of experience, we have evolved from a transportation engineering firm to a full-service organization with seven office locations in New York State.

Pay

Good faith salary range: $125,000–$150,000, commensurate with experience.