Electrical Engineering Department Manager
Wood PLC

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

• Function as lead electrical engineer for the Wood US Life Science electrical engineering team. Ability to work completely independently or leading junior staff.
• Serve as technical and professional mentor to junior staff.
• Work with an electrical design team through all phases of design: feasibility & concept development, preliminary design, detailed design, and construction documentation
• Develop electrical design documents for biotech and pharmaceutical facilities, including:
  • Incoming electrical services and coordination with local power companies
  • Generate electrical single-line diagrams and panel schedules
  • Emergency and back-up power distribution systems (Generators, UPS, etc.)
  • Electrical panel layouts and wiring diagrams
  • Power and lighting plans, calculations, and schedules
  • Electrical load studies, motor calculations, voltage drop, etc.
  • Electrical equipment layouts
  • Grounding and lightning protection plans and details
  • Telecommunications plans
  • Fire alarm plans
  • Security and door interlock plans and details
  • Equipment cutsheet lookup for connection & load verification
  • Energy code compliance paperwork
• Electrical hazardous classification diagrams
  Serve as Senior engineer conducting quality reviews for adequacy and accuracy of all electrical deliverables.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines in 2-D and 3-D environments for cable tray routing, lighting fixture layouts, panel locations, and power to end users. Proficiency in Revit preferred.
• Prepare specifications for electrical equipment.
• Prepare electrical design criteria and basis of design documents.
• Perform field surveys and evaluate condition of existing equipment and systems.
• Review submittals and shop drawings.
• Assist in the generation and maintenance of Instrument Index and Input/Output (I/O) lists based on review of P&ID's.
• Response to construction Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Develop final construction documents including plans, specifications, schedules, and details.
• Collaborate with Construction Management Team to mitigate roadblocks during all project phases.
• Assist in review of cost estimates both internally and from external contractor bids.
• Establish effective working relations with colleagues, clients and officials.
• Attend virtual and/or in-person client meetings.
• Assist in development of electrical design standards, details, and templates.
• Assist in on-boarding and training of entry-level & junior electrical staff.
• Be motivated and constantly willing to learn and grow.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Professional Engineer required.
• Must possess ability to multitask with strong communication skills.
• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum experience of 10+ years.
• Proficiency in applicable design codes & standards (NFPA, IBC, ASHRAE, IECC, Title 24, UL, etc.).
• Required computer skills: MS Office, AutoCAD, and Revit 3D modeling.
• Preferred computer skills: SKM Power Tools, Visual Lighting Software.
• Flexibility to travel (max of 10% annually).
• Knowledge of cGMP facility design preferred.
• Willing to cross-sector train and assist in electrical design with other offices.

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