Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Summary:

The Senior Electrical Engineer functions as the overall technical lead for the Fed-Florida Business Unit projects. Technical duties in Electrical engineering require adaptability and versatility. Examples of the type of work to be performed include interior and exterior lighting system design; medium voltage power distribution for campus and industrial environments; fire alarm and life safety system design and integration; lightning protection system layout and risk assessment; and arc flash studies with incident energy analysis and mitigation recommendations. Additional responsibilities encompass low voltage power distribution, emergency and standby power systems, lighting controls and automation, short circuit and load flow studies, telecommunications and data infrastructure, security and access control systems, construction administration and field support, detailed cost analyses and material take-offs for electrical systems, as well as facility condition assessments and capital asset management planning for electrical infrastructure. The Director of Electrical Engineering leads and oversees all operational and business development duties that impact the Department as outlined below.

This position operationally reports to the Director of Design Operations.

Technical Responsibilities (85-90%):

• Perform project direct billable functions and responsibilities to maintain a personal utilization rate of 85%-90%.
• Responsible for the overall technical quality of assigned projects to ensure design compliance to meet SOW requirements and all applicable codes and standards.
• Oversees discipline-specific personnel and technical execution of design.
• Responsible for performing engineering tasks such as site design, permitting, assessments, and construction management.
• Adheres to Project Management Plans (PMP) and Quality Control (QC) programs as assigned but does not change them without approval.
• May be assigned as Engineer of Record (EOR) and/or Design Lead.
• Participates in Fed-Florida Quality Control Program providing final approval of all Electrical work products, performing Chief Engineer responsibilities, and/or performing Design Manager responsibilities when assigned (reference "Project Quality Control Policies and Processes").
• Ensure adherence to Fed-Florida's quality control standards, including pass-through services/consulting.

Business Development Responsibilities (10-15%)

• Tactical business development - Review RFP/RFQ/SOW as well as prebid drawings and specifications to determine resource requirements and risk/benefit potential for each assigned proposal opportunity.
• Strategic business development - Support the Director in cultivating and maintaining Fed-Florida's strategic growth targets and growth areas as requested.
• Oversee design-build coordination for Electrical scope of work on assigned proposals. Coordinate subcontractor services that will be necessary or could impact the Electrical scope of work. Ensure the GC Prime has sufficient technical input to competitively price their means-methods to construct the project.
• Coordinate with other design disciplines to ensure related scopes have adequate level of effort with minimal redundancies on assigned proposals.
• Participate in go/no-go decisions, oral presentations, capture management, technical approach narratives, qualification packages, elevator pitches, industry days, and conferences as requested.
• As requested, identify/suggest opportunity-specific teammates, subcontractors (geotechnical, survey, SUE, structural, hazmat sampling, biological, cultural resources), hardware, software, training, badging, certifications, licenses, safety and travel needs that are likely to be required to perform the Electrical scope of work. Clarify scope of services to clearly explain Fed-Florida's understanding of the Electrical scope of work through clarifications, assumptions, and exclusions.

Operational Responsibilities (5-10%)

• Assists the Director of Electrical Engineer in specialized projects to advance the growth of Fed-Florida. These tasks may include but are not limited to mentoring interns/new hires, providing input for process improvements, assisting in the development of our continuously growing training program.

Qualifications:

• BS Electrical Engineering degree required from an ABET-accredited program
• 8+ years of professional Electrical Engineering experience
• PE Certification
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications
• Must have working knowledge of the NEC, NFPA, ANSI, and UFC codes; with a preference for knowledge of the FBC, ASME, and AFMAN/SSMAN requirements.
• Experience with CAD, Revit, Bluebeam Revu, or other electrical system modeling/drafting software is highly preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Valid/Unrestricted FL driver license

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• Must be a US Citizen for Security Clearance requirements.
• Active/Interim or ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance.

Location: Merritt Island, FL/Bethesda, MD

Travel: Up to 25%

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role in Merritt Island is $120,000-$130,000 USD per year and in Bethesda, MD is $150,000-$170,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

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