Project Engineer - Electrical Commissioning

General:
Plans and conducts work requiring judgment regarding the independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Successfully completes small to medium projects by organizing and controlling project elements. Works closely with Project Managers (PM) or Senior Project Field Engineers for technical review and guidance.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare basic deliverables and products including calculations, drawings, reports, and specifications.
• Evaluate fundamental engineering guidelines, code compliance requirements and industry standards.
• Examine field conditions as required to support development and completion of projects.
• Assist in the preparation of commissioning specifications and basis of design documents during design and submittal reviews.
• Assist in developing proposals and responses to RFP's for commissioning projects.
• Assist in the documentation processes and assist in the development of procedures related to commissioning activities.
• Attend meetings with owners, building managers, and all relative stakeholders to discuss future and or current projects.
• Responsible for meeting the client's project and financial goals and objectives.
• Represent the company in a professional manner in all dealings with owners, vendors, other design professionals and contractors.
• Assist in the firm's human resource efforts through training and mentoring junior firm members.
• Updates job knowledge and technical expertise by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in technical organizations, obtaining certifications in area of expertise, and participating in the firm's Technical Committee as requested.
• Interstate travel is periodically required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited engineering program - Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience with a consulting engineering firm, commissioning firm, or contractor.
• Working knowledge of MEP building systems, electrical systems and testing, electrical testing equipment and electrical commissioning requirements.
• Proficient in 480-Volt electrical systems, operating electrical testing equipment such as power quality meters, circuit breaker test sets, contact/insulation resistance meters and infrared cameras.
• Experience with 5kV -26kV systems and protection relays is preferred.
• Experience with witnessing and/or executing pre-functional and functional electrical testing.
• Knowledge of NETA electrical testing.
• Experience with Short Circuit/Coordination/ Arc Flash Studies.
• Proficiency in SKM or E-Tap software or similar is preferred but not required.
• Good understanding of the architectural, engineering and construction industry.
• Experience with sustainable design practices or facilities operations is preferred.
• Possess clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Experience with Deltek Vision or Project Resource Management software is preferred.

Preferred Credentials and/or Certifications:

• PE license is preferred, but not required.
• Certifications in areas of expertise are preferred.
• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)

Job Classification and Scheduled work hours:

• Full Time Salaried Exempt Employee, exempt employees are ineligible for Overtime Pay.
• Exempt employees are eligible to participate in AKF's Recovery & Qualified Time policy.
• Standard workweek is Monday-Friday.
• Minimum 8 working hours/day (40 hours/week Monday-Friday) within the firm's hours of operation of 7:00a.m.-6:00p.m.
• You may be required to work extra hours to meet client's demands and project delivery target dates.
• Travel to client meetings and worksites may be required dependent on project requirements and location.

AKF offers a complete and competitive benefit package which currently includes a generous PTO policy, cost shared medical, 401(k), and 100% paid dental, vision, life and disability insurance. We also offer flexible and remote/hybrid work schedules.

AKF Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.