Senior Electrical Engineer

STV’s Philadelphia, PA office is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with 15-20 years’ experience for our Buildings Division in our hybrid setting Office. Successful candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (BSEE) from an accredited electrical engineering university and be a registered Professional Engineer (PE).

The ideal candidate will have successfully completed multiple MEP projects for which he was the responsible engineer, and which showcase his skills with, developing design documents, specifications/report writing, and other electrical engineering tasks. Skills with Revit, AutoCAD, energy, and load calculation software are a plus. Strong computer skills as well as strong oral and written communication skills are required.

Key responsibilities:

Key responsibilities include being the electrical lead, in the planning, including development of proposal and budget estimates, design and post design of electrical systems for facilities projects for a broad client base. We provide design services to both public agencies and private corporations. Current projects include public transit terminals and transportation maintenance facilities, municipal buildings such as public work facilities, and light commercial.  Other potential projects also include correctional facilities, convention centers, maintenance facilities, public health, and higher education buildings. Additional responsibilities will include the mentoring and supervision of electrical engineers assigned to his projects and supporting the design in Revit and Auto CAD for the projects he leads. Also, assisting other electrical staff on their projects as required. 

Day to Day Work Duties:

 Takes the lead on his own project under the review and supervision to perform the following project related efforts:

• Supervise and develop electrical designs using Revit and/or Auto CAD for electrical power, lighting, and fire alarm systems.
• Designs MV (15kV) & LV (480V/208V/120V) electrical power distribution systems.
• Performs power studies: short circuit, OCPDs coordination, and arc-flash hazard analysis using SKM software package.
• Prepares engineering documents and equipment specifications to meet contracted scope of work.
• Ensures application of electrical engineering principles and design guidelines.  
• Provides construction observation, inspection, and field support such as: answering RFIs, reviewing and approving equipment submittals, and recording existing conditions.
• Mentor electrical engineers working under his supervision on his projects and assists other electrical engineers on their projects as needed.
• Develops cost estimates for the electrical scope, creates project plan and project schedule.
• Obtains basic understanding of other trades such as architectural, mechanical, civil, and structural.
• Supports business development process through input into technical and fee proposals; meeting, presenting, and interviewing with potential clients.  

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, (BSEE).
• Experience:  15-20 years relevant experience as an electrical engineer.
• Registration: Must be a Registered Professional Engineer (PE), preferably in the State of Pennsylvania and be willing to obtain future PE licensure in other States.
• Has strong knowledge of codes such as NEC, NFPA, IBC, Life Safety Code, etc.
• Strong time management skills and pays close attention to details.  
• Adaptable, agile, and responsive to quick changes in direction.
• Ability to establish rapport and credibility with clients and other stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, leadership and work well in a team.
• Actively demonstrate initiatives and able to work independently under pressure to meet deadlines efficiently.

Compensation Range:

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (16 days) • Paid Holidays (8 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.