Project Electrical Engineer

Project Electrical Engineer
Brookhaven, MS / Gulfport, MS
In-Office or Hybrid
At Salas O’Brien, we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a different applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build unique, meaningful, and high-impact career- and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

Job Summary: We are looking for a personable Project Electrical Engineer to join our multi-disciplined design team within our Brookhaven or Gulfport office, assisting the team on high profile hyperscale Data Center programs and many other mission critical nature projects around the country.  This individual will have an opportunity to implement state-of-the art designs for many different types of projects, heavily in the mission critical sector.  There will be opportunities for growth into project technical leadership and mentorship of incoming graduate level engineering staff as the experience continues to increase.

Responsibilities:

• Experience in electrical engineering principles for the field of building construction.
• Operates with a high level of care and work ethic
• Effective communicator with internal team members
• Ability to work well independently as part of a strong team
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to navigate and prioritize tasks based on complex delivery schedules
• Assists engineering calculations and analysis using available software (i.e. Power Tools, ETAP, etc.)
• Produces 3D electrical designs for power, lighting and systems using Autodesk Revit

Skills:

• General experience with power systems design and driven for continuous learning
• Proficient with Revit
• Proficient written and oral communication skills essential for team-based projects
• Excellent planning and organizational skills required for overlapping project schedules

Qualifications:

• 3 to 7 Years Experience in Design/Consulting
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar ABET Accredited program
• Registered Professional Engineering license NOT required, although preferred
• Willing to Travel (<15%)

This role is eligible for performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here – Salas O’Brien benefits

About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life everyday.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Qualifications Education Preferred Bachelors or better. Experience Preferred 3 to 7 Years Experience in Design/Consulting Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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