Lead Electrical Engineer, PE
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.
The Lead Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the conceptual design, review, and stamping, sealing of the drawings before submission to the clients .
Key responsibilities:
Develop, review, update, modify, and approve electrical design plans and work schedules.
Lead construction inspections, quality control, and submittal reviews beyond the expertise of construction managers
Provide quality assurance for ongoing projects, and serve as a mentor to fewer experienced engineers in the division
Support the Contract management, and Planning divisions with scope, programming, and scheduling definition
Develops cost estimates and time schedules, Reviews, and analyzes preliminary and final designs, plans, and specifications for technical efficiency and adequacy
Perform detailed calculations to establish standards and specifications
Prepares necessary correspondence, technical reports, contract documents, fact sheets, and status reports and prepares final construction drawings suitable for obtaining qualified bids from Contractors
Inspect installations and observe operations to ensure compliance with design and equipment specifications and safety standards
Use computer-assisted engineering software (AutoCAD, coordination studies load analysis) to perform engineering tasks as assigned.
Keep current with the latest technical innovations in electrical engineering
Assisting with recruitment, training, and onboarding. Ensuring a safe, positive work environment.
Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Qualifications to be successful in the role:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Previous experience working on US Government and Military domestic and international projects preferred
A licensed Professional Engineer is required
Experience in power and UPS systems, power generation, 10 years in construction management/design
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; Analytical Thinking; Project Management; Planning and Organizational Skills; Attention to Details; Excellent Multi-tasking skills and motivational skills
Strong understanding of construction techniques and practice; Able to problem solve and troubleshoot as the need arises; Electrical Layout Design: Electrical Inspection; Cost estimate
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites; Engineering software to create project plans and circuit diagrams; Power, Control Switchgear, Lighting, Batteries, Fire Alarm; CAD/Revit
Familiarity with military programming rules and documentation is desirable
Must be willing to travel for occasional international assignments
Must lawfully reside in the United States and be eligible for employment (Planate does not sponsor visas or work permits)
Able to obtain a secret clearance
Why Planate?
Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Professionally, Up and Down The Line.
Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:
Medical insurance
401K plan eligibility upon hire
Health and Savings Account plan
Life Insurance Coverage
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Wellness Offering
Training and Development
License/Certification support
Recognition and Rewards program
Travel Insurance
We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!
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