The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for serving as the managerial and technical lead for the division’s Electrical Engineering designs and service delivery. This position will manage the planning, execution, and growth of the division business of infrastructure, facility, and design for projects across the world where Planate operates. This includes the consistent and coordinated execution of engineering, architecture, and environmental project deliverables resulting in satisfied clients and the creation of an effective base to build the business.
Key responsibilities:
Provide overall leadership to the Electrical Engineering functions in Planate worldwide with a goal of client satisfaction and technical capabilities
Oversee the project detail design structure before submitting it to clients
Work with the Project Managers or Engineers in identifying the project risk and planning mitigation actions
Implement the best practices, code standards, and use of technology in the execution of designs/delivery
Provide weekly or monthly report in the form of accurate and detailed reports
Partner with other groups and/or departments to pursue significant opportunities, as well as teaming with the Business Development Group to produce compelling and winning proposals
Ensure that the staff is competent and properly utilized, the undue risk is avoided, and the backlog is built to sustain the operation
Maintain awareness of industry trends (such as related-technology, green design), educates staff, and modifies practices
Utilize Computer-Aided Design software and other equipment to support project designs and plans, when necessary
Lead the staff with a focus on developing talent and providing innovative and effective technical solutions and assure the skills necessary for successful execution are available; ensures the overall development of our professional
Develop staff to improve skill levels and deliver services and stay abreast of evolving needs in the marketplace
Qualifications To be successful in the role:
Required degree in Electrical Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with a full set of signed and sealed portfolios, required
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in electrical engineering design and people management
Highly skilled in developing and mentoring engineers
Preferred to have handled government projects
Ability to identify process and design improvements
Has a team mindset that enables staff to work together towards a common goal
Strong leadership, alignment, and interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with a diverse and worldwide team of professionals
Able and open to traveling
Must be eligible to apply for a secret clearance
Must be a US citizen and hold valid, current drivers’ licenses
Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
Expertise & Competency:
Power: Panel Design and Location, Service & Distribution Feeders, Power Wiring and Motor Starters, Transformers, Outlets & Receptacles, Breakers, Surge Protection
Wiring Sizing
Enclosure Ratings
Conduit sizing and routing
Cable tray
Controls: Occupancy Sensors, Lighting, Metering
Telecomm, Security, A/V design, Telephone
Emergency Power
Lighting: Fixtures & Lamps, Emergency, Exterior & Site
Lightning Protection
Fire Alarm: Horns & Strobes, Smoke Detectors, Pull Stations, Supervisory & Alarm Devices, Fire Alarm Panel, Two-way Radio & Radio Enhancement Systems, Refuge Intercom
Specifications
About Planate Management Group LLC
Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.
