Electrical Senior Project Engineer

Epstein is an established and well-respected 100+ year old Architecture, Interiors, Engineering and Construction firm. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Raleigh and Warsaw, Poland. We offer all employees a competitive wage and benefits package. Epstein is proud to be 100% employee owned. Epstein focuses on our community through our emphasis on community service, green initiatives and sustainable design delivering “best in class” creative project solutions.

Senior Project Engineer is responsible for the planning, control, and integration of engineering activities and the development of project deliverables to ensure the success of their project. The individual designs power, lighting, and fire alarm systems for commercial, institutional and industrial facilities within a consulting engineering firm. The Senior Project Engineer utilizes his or her creativity, foresight, and mature engineering judgment to anticipate and solve engineering problems, determine program objectives and requirements, and develop standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.

The Senior Project Engineer works closely with engineers and/or designers and delegates design responsibility and drawing production to them. The Senior Project Engineer communicates with other disciplines to achieve a coordinated design. We are looking for the right person to mentor our well-qualified staff, interact with clients, and work with the rest of the team at Epstein.

• Gain a full understanding of the project objective, scope, deliverables, budget implications, and other factors that impact design activities.
• Establish design criteria for specific projects.
• Takes lead in the design and detailing of engineering systems.
• Manages the development of construction/equipment installation documents and project deliverables.
• Performs analysis and design calculations or designates design and drawing activities to other project members.
• Reviews and evaluates computer program and manual calculations for technical accuracy and compliance with established design criteria.
• Coordinates with the project team and all design disciplines during the course of the project.
• Performs field surveys and prepares associated reports.
• Assists in preparing estimates of probable costs (i.e., for construction, equipment installation, etc.) at various stages of design.
• Participates in preparation of project specifications.
• Performs periodic design reviews; ensures designs follow specifications, codes and regulations, and contract requirements. Ensures technical and quality standards are maintained.
• Reviews shop drawings for compliance with contract requirements and documents.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with emphasis in Electrical Engineering
• 8-12 years of successful project experience within an A/E or A/E/C or consulting engineering firm
• Registered Professional Engineer
• Understanding of other building systems disciplines and the coordination of the various elements of design between disciplines
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and general building codes
• Considerable experience working with teams, clients, contractors and vendors
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Proficiency with REVIT and working knowledge of discipline specific software packages such as Light Stanza

This is a great opportunity for an individual who wants to join a strong, successful and highly respected team. The candidate must have a strong work ethic, a relentless drive to fulfill commitments, tremendous enthusiasm and a sincere commitment to client satisfaction.

Epstein offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability and accident insurance, flexible benefit plans, transportation benefits, employee assistance plan and parental leave. We help secure our employees’ future retirement through our 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan. To support a healthy work-life balance, we provide half-day Fridays, flexible working hours, a hybrid work schedule, paid time off and…