Sr. Engineer/Project Manager - Electrical Engineering - Clark Dietz

Clark Dietz, Inc. is an employee owned, multidiscipline consulting engineering firm with offices in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin. We are a recognized leader in transportation, civil, environmental, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering.

Guided by the belief that fostering a culture of inclusion is fundamental to driving innovation and strengthening our teams, we empower our talented staff to collaborate and serve our clients with sustainable solutions that improve the quality of life for the communities we live and work in. Our mentoring and training programs, Communities of Practice (CoPs), and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide everyone with a place to connect, learn, and grow.

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer to join our IL MEP Team based out of our Chicago or Champaign offices. The MEP Team provides architectural engineering services for public sector clients with planning and design of electrical systems for variety of buildings and municipal facilities including public safety, higher education, industrial and water & wastewater treatment plants. This role manages projects, provides technical guidance and assists with business development for the team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and project management for MEP engineering projects and is accountable for project performance, technical quality and deliverables.
• Assigns project tasks and provides guidance and mentoring to other staff.
• Leads or assists with the development of project scope, budget and schedule and any subsequent fee negotiations or contract amendments.
• Collaborates with other in-house engineering teams (Mechanical, Civil, and Structural) on projects requiring MEP design services.
• Monitors task assignments and deadlines and ensures QC/QA processes are implemented and followed for assigned projects.
• Actively supports the development of MEP staff through task assignments and mentoring.
• Assists the Area Manager with billing, monitoring project performance, workload forecasting, staff utilization and other administrative tasks.
• Collaborates on project pursuits with the Area Manager and develops relationships with existing clients and prospects
• Active participation with pertinent technical and trade associations.

Position Requirements

• B.S. degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering and Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license are required.
• 10+ years of experience as a consulting engineer with a focus on facility design, power systems, low voltage systems and lighting design is desired.
• Strong knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards for medium and low voltage designs.
• Demonstrated project management experience including development of scope, schedule, and budget with accountability for project financial performance.
• Proficient or knowledgeable with the capabilities of the following design and modeling tools: Revit, SKM PowerTools, Lighting Design software (AGI-32 or others), MS Office.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or other ERP systems is desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to make client presentations and develop/edit reports.
• A valid driver’s license is required with the ability to travel to client or project sites as needed.

Compensation

As an employee-owned firm, Clark Dietz offers a flexible work/life balance and an excellent compensation and benefits package including: Starting salary range: $98,342 - $136,448, annual bonus, comprehensive insurance benefits, education & professional license reimbursement, 401k & ESOP plans, and individual ownership opportunity. To learn more about our firm please visit www.clarkdietz.com

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