Electrical Senior Project Engineer

Overview

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) is a leading, multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm and collaborative community of over 800 employees who plan, design, and deliver high-performance, innovative, and holistic engineering solutions — positively impacting society and advancing humankind.

As a Senior Electrical Project Engineer - Industrial in our Chapel Hill office, you will help us empower our clients to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing Industrial and Advanced Manufacturing industry through design and improvement of electrical systems for all types of facilities.

• Involved in a variety of engineering-led projects with the design of industrial/manufacturing facilities, testing facilities, automotive and aerospace facilities, energy and utility facilities, and plant betterment projects.
• Perform Lead Engineer duties on multi-discipline projects.
• Provide leadership, guidance, instruction, and mentorship to less experienced team members.
• Communicate with clients, partners and individuals at all levels within an organization.
• Support proposals and assist in client sales presentations as part of project opportunities.

• BSEE (or other engineering discipline with applicable experience).
• 10+ years of experience in the consulting engineering industry for process/manufacturing facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, or governmental facilities. Ability to develop scope of work, conceptual design, detailed design, and execution plans.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) in one or more states.
• Advanced knowledge of power distribution systems including specification of medium voltage (15kV – 69kV+) equipment, power systems fault and coordination studies, power system protection schemes and protective relays.
• Proficiency in engineering software (e.g., Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks, SKM Power Tools, ETAP, Smart Plant, Smart Plant Electrical, or similar).
• Experience in researching, compiling and presenting project data for client presentations, shop drawing review and contract administration as requested by project managers.
• Excellent organization and time management skills; ability to prioritize multiple tasks; ability to work effectively individually and within team environments.

• AEI supports personal and professional growth through engaging with clients such as NASA; the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL); the US Department of Energy; independent power producers and energy service companies, and many regional utility clients in electrical generation and manufacturing sectors.
• We provide opportunities to assist local and regional utilities and communities to modernize their systems.
• Flexible, collaborative work environment with a focus on employee appreciation and excellence.
• Culture that emphasizes innovation, integrity, quality, responsibility, opportunity and growth.
• Exceptional benefits package (health, dental, vision) and a year-end bonus based on company profits, individual responsibility, and performance.

If this environment and opportunity to work on world-changing projects align with your goals, we would be thrilled to meet you. To apply online, visit the AEI careers page.

AEI is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Design Services
• Construction
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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