Project Engineer - Electrical

Akf Group - Hamilton Township, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Hamilton Township, NJ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Project Engineer - Electrical position at AKF Group LLC is a full-time role that involves overseeing various aspects of electrical engineering projects. The engineer will be responsible for preparing essential deliverables such as calculations, drawings, and specifications, ensuring that all project requirements are met efficiently and effectively. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of building electrical systems, including power, lighting, communication, security systems, and fire alarms, while adhering to the firm's quality assurance and quality control processes. In this position, the engineer will set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and examine field conditions as necessary to support the development and completion of projects. The role also involves attending meetings with architects, owners, and building managers to discuss current and future projects, ensuring that client goals and objectives are met. Additionally, the engineer will assist in business development efforts by pursuing new work opportunities and participating in client presentations. The Project Engineer will play a crucial role in mentoring junior staff members and enhancing the firm's reputation by taking ownership of internal and external client requests. Continuous professional development is encouraged, with opportunities to participate in educational programs, read professional publications, and obtain relevant certifications. The engineer will also perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the firm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare basic deliverables and products including calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Oversee all aspects of projects
• Set deadlines and assign responsibilities
• Examine field conditions as required to support development and completion of projects
• Design building electrical systems including power, lighting, communication, security systems, and fire alarm while adhering to the firm's QA/QC process
• Develop project specifications
• Attend meetings with architects, owners, and building managers to discuss future and/or current projects
• Responsible for meeting the client's project goals and objectives
• Assist in business development by pursuing new work including participation in client presentations
• Assist in the firm's human resource efforts through training and mentoring junior firm members
• Enhance the firm's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing internal and external client requests
• Demonstrate core values and serve as a role model/mentor to all firm members
• Update job knowledge and technical expertise by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in technical organizations, and obtaining certifications in area of expertise
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited engineering program
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with a consulting engineering firm
• Comprehensive knowledge and interpretation of code compliance requirements and industry standards
• Strong organizational, prioritization, decision making, and analytical skills
• Possess strong verbal, written, analytical, persuasive, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment
• Ability to consistently set goals and meet deadlines and adapt to flexible responsibilities
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit software
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Experience with Deltek Vision or Project Resource Management software is preferred
• Ability to meet and exceed client expectations

Nice-to-haves

• PE license is preferred
• LEED Certification is preferred
• Certifications in areas of expertise are preferred

Benefits

• Generous PTO policy
• Cost-effective medical insurance
• 401(k) plan
• 100% paid dental insurance
• 100% paid vision insurance
• 100% paid life insurance
• 100% paid disability insurance
• Flexible and remote/hybrid work schedules