Senior Electrical Engineer - Healthcare Systems Design

Olsson - Plano, TX

Full-time - Senior

Plano, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Senior Electrical Engineer on Olsson's Facilities Engineering and Design team, you will play a pivotal role in designing innovative solutions specifically tailored for the healthcare sector. This position requires a seasoned professional who can provide high-level technical support and lead quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) activities that are essential for excellence in healthcare facilities design. You will leverage your expertise to independently make recommendations and decisions that enhance the design and functionality of healthcare environments. Your work will involve complex projects where you will develop unique solutions, ensuring that all designs meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency. In this role, you will lead the design and review of electrical systems for complex healthcare facilities projects. As a technical specialist, you will apply advanced electrical engineering concepts to address the unique challenges presented by healthcare environments. Your responsibilities will include performing QA/QC to ensure that electrical designs align with project objectives and regulatory standards. You will also conduct research to inform innovative design solutions that improve patient care and operational efficiency. Collaboration is key in this position; you will advise and direct staff on electrical design approaches to meet project requirements and client expectations. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will integrate electrical systems seamlessly into overall project designs. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of standards and guidelines for electrical engineering activities within the team and mentor less experienced staff, providing guidance on technical assignments and career development. This role offers the opportunity to work from various office locations or remotely, making it flexible and accommodating to your needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and review of electrical systems for complex healthcare facilities projects.
• Serve as a technical specialist, applying advanced electrical engineering concepts to address the unique challenges of healthcare environments.
• Perform QA/QC and ensure that electrical designs meet project objectives and regulatory standards.
• Conduct research to inform innovative design solutions that improve patient care and operational efficiency.
• Advise and direct staff on electrical design approaches to meet project requirements and client expectations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate electrical systems seamlessly into overall project designs.
• Contribute to the development of standards and guidelines for electrical engineering activities within the team.
• Mentor and supervise less experienced staff, providing guidance on technical assignments and career development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• At least 8 years of electrical engineering experience with increasing responsibility, preferably in healthcare facilities design.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading complex electrical design projects and providing technical leadership within a team.
• Enthusiasm for contributing to the healthcare industry through innovative and dependable electrical engineering solutions.

Nice-to-haves

• Healthcare-related certifications, such as Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) or Healthcare Physical Environment Worker, are a plus.
• Membership in a state or national chapter of the American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE) or equivalent is advantageous.
• Experience with National Codes/Standards development and participation in relevant committees is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Health care coverage
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after the first year
• 401(k) match
• Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Performance-based bonus system
• Flexible work arrangements