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AtkinsRéalis

Senior Electrical Engineer

AtkinsRéalis, Kirkland, WA


Job Description

Why join us?

It's an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive. We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Exton, PA, or Kirkland, WA, to lead and work on various Electrical Engineering projects. This position is open to in-office and hybrid work schedules.

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?

This position has primary responsibility for project level electrical engineering activities and multiple office project execution. Ensuring all engineering work is completed on schedule, on budget and in accordance with client and company established work procedures. This position requires a thorough knowledge of Electrical design and engineering techniques. Responsibilities include:
  • Planning schedules and budgets, supporting proposals, modifying drawings, specifications, calculations and leading the design team in new approaches to streamline deliverables.
  • Work with Department Manager to produce design packages meeting client quality, schedule and cost criteria.
  • Interface independently with client on electrical aspects of projects.
  • Work on medium or large size engineering projects with minimum supervision.
  • Lead a team of electrical engineers and designers on major projects as a lead engineer.
  • Define scope of work, prepare estimate (all classes from conceptual to detailed) and schedule for electrical engineering portion of work in a project.
  • Prepare accurate and complete designs and calculations as required to meet project requirements.
  • Work in coordination with other disciplines to ensure effective quality product.
  • Conduct field investigations when needed; produce field reports with detailed sketches.
  • Keep up to date on new engineering processes, techniques, and standards.
  • Develop and recommend improvements in engineering and design standards to lower cost and improve work quality.
  • Investigate and resolve unusual design and field engineering problems by devising new approaches.
  • Ensure that effective methods and design/engineering techniques are used.
  • Resolve project issues and problems.
  • Provide technical guidance to co-workers.
  • Collaborate with design team to maximize design value.
  • Provide input to the Department Manager during the preparation of the performance evaluation of the electrical engineers / designers assigned to his/her project.
  • Work with the team in developing improved work processes for the department.
  • Work autonomously without direct supervision.
  • Generate work-hour estimates and forecasts.
  • Adhere to budget and schedule responsibility.
  • Facilitate multiple office project execution.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What will you contribute?
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent 4 year degree.
  • Experience in an architectural/engineering firm is required.
  • Experience in industrial, biotech, pharmaceutical and food facilities is beneficial.
  • Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • AutoCAD software experience is required.
  • Revit software experience is a plus.
  • Professional Engineering license is required.
  • Experience of 10-12 years of experience in architectural/engineering industry.

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 for domestic partners 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
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Two Floating Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
  • Pet Insurance
  • Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
  • 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.

Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here:

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement

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Expected compensation range is between $121,000 - $145,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies

Worker Type
Employee

Job Type
Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.