Senior Electrical Engineer

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McKim & Creed is a unique, employee-owned firm. First and foremost, we value people. This means we not only hire great talent, we’ve also created an environment where each individual can grow, flourish and apply innovative thinking. As a result, we’ve created a world-class team of professionals within a nimble organization. That’s what our clients want. That’s why we succeed. Our clients hire us because of our people.

McKim & Creed has a reputation for state-of-the-art engineering services that help energy users and providers convert facilities to cleaner, more efficient energy sources; harness the power of renewables; and optimize existing infrastructure and resources. Our highly respected team of engineers, planners and project managers are committed to the innovation, sustainability and resource efficiencies that lead to a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Building, Energy and Infrastructure (BEI) Group within our Distributed Energy Resources (DER) team. If you want to work at a company that will help you become the best you can be, we’re glad you found McKim & Creed. We look forward to learning about your passion and experience.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WILL INCLUDE:

• This person is a technical expert and lead for distributed energy resource (DER) projects connecting at both distribution and transmission for utility scale projects varying in size up to 1000 MW-ac / 2000 MWh-dc. These projects will encompass both solar PV and BESS (battery energy storage systems). Commercial and Industrial (C&I) projects will be both behind the meter and in front of the meter varying in size from 100 kW-ac to 10 MW-ac. The engineer will collaborate with the full team to ensure civil, survey, structural, mechanical, electrical/MV designs and studies are addressed.

• This person is a technical expert in support of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and telecommunication systems for design projects as part of a multi-discipline project team to produce electrical design/construction drawings and specifications for institutional, commercial and industrial facilities.
• This person serves as the lead electrical engineer and provides technical and design services in support of projects as part of a multi-discipline project team.
• They will direct and conduct technical evaluations of electrical equipment/systems, control systems, and prepare design computations and assessments.
• Be responsible for completing electrical engineering design tasks within budget and on schedule.
• Communicate and coordinate technical evaluations and designs, technical writing of reports and correspondence with other discipline professionals, as well as with a Project Manager and representatives of the client organization to complete work efficiently.
• Must stay current with local, state & federal design standards and regulations.
• In addition, this person will have opportunity and responsibility to develop new work and clients related to electrical engineering services for institutional, commercial and industrial facilities.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• GA , PA OR NC PE or ability to acquire PE quickly through reciprocity.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• High technical ability, interested in technology and staying current in his field.
• Good ability to communicate and a self-starter.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Experience with NEC, NESC, and IEEE codes and standards is appreciated.
• Experience with MV and substation interconnection/protection is welcome.
• An interdisciplinary systems approach to engineering where you enjoy drawing upon difference disciplines

• You enjoy working with financial metrics and data analytics where applicable in understanding and deriving the best solutions
• You have experience in electrical power engineering and drawing sets in CAD or Revit
• Familiarity with MEP work for buildings and comfortable with the NEC, NESC, IEEE standards and a willingness to learn more
• You enjoy thinking a bit outside of the box, coming up with creative ideas, and presenting them to the team, to clients, and to the world!

WHAT WE OFFER:

Join a company that puts its employees first. Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
• Competitive pay + paid holidays, bereavement and parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live work and play, we're glad you found McKim & Creed.

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McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to , , , , , , , protected veteran status or status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.