Woolpert

Senior Electrical Engineer

engineeringfull-timeChicago, IL; New York, NY; Pittsburgh, PA; Remote United States

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WORK TYPE

remote

JOB TYPE

full-time

INDUSTRY

general

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About the role

<div class="content-intro">We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work<a href=" Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.</div>Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring&nbsp;a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team. This position would be aligned with one of our offices in the US and would support full-time in-person, hybrid, or remote working arrangements.

This position is responsible for leading engineering projects, supporting strategic and KPI goals, contributing to proposals, overseeing project scope, schedule, and fee, and ensuring effective resources are assigned to projects. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, technical expertise, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. This role includes performing electrical engineering technical work on complex projects, mentoring staff, applying proficiency in designing, analyzing, and reviewing buildings electrical systems to ensure safety, sustainability, and compliance with industry standards. Joining Woolpert's engineering team means becoming part of a dynamic and supportive environment where growth and creativity are not just encouraged but are integral to the team's success and Woolpert’s broader mission.

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What You Will Do:

As a Senior Engineer at Woolpert, you will:

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<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In depth knowledge for team guidance of&nbsp;models, plans, details, and drawings of electrical engineering systems and components according to established standards and modeling techniques.</li>

<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In depth knowledge for team guidance of electrical design for various systems including medium-voltage distribution, microgrids, photovoltaic, battery systems, building power systems, lighting design, and low voltage systems.</li>

<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In depth knowledge for team guidance of electrical calculations including SKM analysis, arc flash, and photometric calculations (AGI or Elumtools preferred).</li>

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Leadership &amp; Project Management

At Woolpert you will use your technical skills to:

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<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Foster a collaborative team culture with a focus on innovation and excellence, where team members are encouraged to push boundaries and think creatively.</li>

<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Oversee engineering project phases from initiation to completion, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.</li>

<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Deliver presentations at conferences, networking events, and professional organizations to highlight the distinctive and innovative services Woolpert offers to clients.</li>

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Personal &amp; Professional Growth

At Woolpert we place a high value on personal and professional growth, offering various opportunities for development within the engineering team:

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<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Team members have access to continuous learning programs, including workshops, seminars, certifications, and participation in professional membership organizations. This allows our engineers to stay abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies, broaden their expertise, and network with industry peers.</li>

<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mentorship programs where senior engineers guide and support junior staff, providing invaluable insights and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing.</li>

<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Career advancement through personalized career path planning and regular performance evaluations, ensuring that each team member's progress is recognized and rewarded.</li>

<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Opportunities to take on new challenges, lead projects, and expand skill sets, further enhancing personal and professional capabilities.</li>

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What You Will Bring:

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<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience in building power systems, lighting design, medium-voltage distribution, SKM analysis, and photometric calculations (AGI or Elumtools preferred).</li>

<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience with building electrical system design for commercial, mixed-use, aviation, hospitality, and/or high-rise preferred.</li>

<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience designing sustainable building systems, including familiarity with LEED, Green Building Institute, or other sustainability credentialing.</li>

<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Substantial experience designing in Autodesk Revit 3-D modeling software and directing the preparation of construction documents.</li>

<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents including scientific and technical journals, handbooks, and industry information.</li>

<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ability to provide effective responses to sensitive inquiries from clients, regulatory agencies, and/or members of the business community.</li>

<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Able to write technical opinions, articles, and thought leadership social media using original or innovative techniques or style.</li>

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Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

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