Senior Electrical Engineer

Why join us?

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer II to join our Miami, FL office.

Under direction, provides the expertise of a seasoned electrical engineer to all conventional aspects of electrical engineering design while applying advanced concepts and techniques to unconventional engineering problems. May function as an individual engineer on small projects or part of a larger design team for complex design projects. Duties are in relation to but not limited to power distribution, and lighting design for medium and large projects. Upholds engineering ethics and standards of conduct.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Performing Electrical load calculations  and studies using SKM, Easy Power or other software package required by client. These studies include short circuit analysis, coordination studies, and arc flash analysis.

• Sizing and specifying equipment, as well as the design power distribution architecture and creation of single line diagrams.

• Load and voltage drop calculations.

• Lighting design, calculations and control scheme for normal and emergency lighting.

• Lightning protection system layouts.

• Creating grounding diagrams.

• Design of low-voltage systems for buildings.

• Coordinates the activities of other team members and assists in production as needed to meet schedules.

• Review submittals, RFIs, and interact with authority having jurisdiction for assigned projects.

• Need to function as a Project Engineer on specific projects of medium to large scope.

• Supervise the tasks and methods used by other personnel assigned to the project.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Designs and develops plans and drawings, which may include the development of preliminary layout and/or final drawings.

• Organizes and conducts engineering investigations and planning work which have a well-defined scope. Outlines and prepares relatively straightforward reports of sections of more complex reports, working under the periodic review of a more experienced professional.

• Provides engineering services during construction activities by reviewing shop drawings for conformance with specifications; prepares records and progress reports defining construction progress; observes construction procedures under the guidance of a more experienced professional and evaluates the results from quality control testing.

• Research feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and regulatory agency specifications.

• Contributes to the development of specifications and permit applications and writes miscellaneous reports.

• Prepares preliminary man-hour, cost and material quantity estimates.

• Participates in quality control checks, maintaining quality standards in all work produced, checking computations, and/or reviewing designs and drawings performed by others.

• Coordinates with other disciplines as required.

• Performs field observations of construction where appropriate.

• Mentor and train more junior staff.

• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

What will you contribute?

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering.

• Professional Engineering license.  NCEES record holder preferred.

• Minimum 8 to 12 years of experience since Bachelor's degree with minimum of 5 years of design and production of electrical systems for large commercial, institutional and government buildings/facilities.

• Specific electrical engineering design experience for large commercial facilities such as federal and local governmental facilities, aviation, leisure/hospitality and higher education is preferred.

• Knowledge in the following software packages is preferred but not required:  Revit, Elum Tools or AGI32, SKM Power Tools, Bluebeam required.

• Comprehensive knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 101, NFPA 780, NFPA 72.

• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills is required integrated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Good verbal and technical communication skills.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.

Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.  We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Competitive salary

• Flexible work schedules

• Group Insurance

• PTO plus two Floating Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)

• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals.

• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college.

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.

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