Senior Engineer - Electrical Cx

$90,000 - $150,000/Yr

Akf Group - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Engineer - Electrical Cx position involves planning and conducting work that requires independent evaluation and substantial adaptation of standard engineering techniques. The role includes providing leadership and technical guidance to project managers and field engineers, ensuring successful completion of projects while meeting client goals and financial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare commissioning deliverables and products including calculations, drawings, reports, and specifications.
• Evaluate fundamental engineering guidelines, code compliance requirements, and industry standards.
• Examine field conditions as required to support development and completion of projects.
• Lead the preparation of commissioning specifications and basis of design documents during design and submittal reviews.
• Develop proposals and responses to RFPs for commissioning projects.
• Develop documentation and procedures related to commissioning activities for each project.
• Attend meetings with owners, building managers, and all relevant stakeholders to discuss future and current projects.
• Responsible for meeting the client's project and financial goals and objectives.
• Represent the company in a professional manner in all dealings with owners, vendors, other design professionals, and contractors.
• Take a senior role in the firm's human resource efforts through training and mentoring junior firm members of the commissioning team.
• Continuous growth in job knowledge and technical expertise by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and obtaining certifications in area of expertise.
• Manage commissioning projects both technically and financially.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited engineering program - Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
• 12-15 years minimum of experience with a consulting engineering firm, commissioning firm, or contractor.
• Working knowledge of MEP building systems, electrical systems, and testing, electrical testing equipment, and electrical commissioning requirements.
• Proficient in 480-Volt electrical systems and operating electrical testing equipment such as power quality meters, circuit breaker test sets, contact/insulation resistance meters, and infrared cameras.
• Experience with 5kV - 26kV systems and protection relays is preferred.
• Experience with witnessing and executing pre-functional, functional, and integrated electrical testing.
• Knowledge of NETA electrical testing.
• Experience with Short Circuit/Coordination/Arc Flash Studies.
• Proficiency in SKM, EZ Power, and/or E-Tap Arc Flash Analysis software or similar is preferred but not required.
• Good understanding of the architectural, engineering, and construction industry.
• Experience with sustainable design practices or facilities operations is preferred.
• Possess clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide supervision in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Experience with Deltek Vision or Project Resource Management software is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• PE license is preferred, but not required.
• Certifications in areas of expertise are preferred.
• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) or equivalent certification preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Generous PTO policy
• Cost-effective medical insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Education assistance
• 100% paid dental insurance
• 100% paid vision insurance
• 100% paid life insurance
• 100% paid disability insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Remote/hybrid work options
• Wellness incentives