Electrical Project Engineer

Electrical Project Engineer

Location: Raleigh, NC | Hybrid Work Schedule

Epstein is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join our growing MEP engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical engineering professional with 5-8 years of consulting engineering experience who enjoys leading design efforts, coordinating multidisciplinary projects, mentoring staff, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions across commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities.

Epstein is an established and highly respected Construction, Architecture, and Engineering firm with over 100 years of experience. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Raleigh, and Warsaw, Poland; Epstein delivers innovative, sustainable, and "best-in-class" project solutions across a wide range of industries.

We are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), creating a culture where employees are invested in the firm's success. Our firm is deeply committed to community service, green initiatives, and sustainable design.

Overview

The Electrical Project Engineer is responsible for the planning, control, and integration of engineering activities and the development of project deliverables to ensure successful project delivery. This individual designs power, lighting, and fire alarm systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities within an integrated AE/AEC firm.

The Electrical Project Engineer applies creativity, foresight, and sound engineering judgment to anticipate and solve engineering problems, establish project objectives and design criteria, and develop coordinated solutions. This role works closely with engineers and designers, delegates design and drawing production responsibilities, coordinates with other disciplines, mentors staff and interacts with clients as part of the Epstein project team.

Key Responsibilities

Gain a full understanding of project objectives, scope, deliverables, budget implications, and other factors that impact design activities

Establish design criteria for specific projects

Lead the design and detailing of electrical engineering systems

Manage the development of construction/equipment installation documents and project deliverables

Perform analysis and design calculations and delegate design and drawing activities to other project team members as appropriate

Review and evaluate computer program and manual calculations for technical accuracy and compliance with established design criteria

Coordinate with the project team and all design disciplines throughout the course of the project

Perform field surveys and prepare associated reports

Assist in preparing estimates of probable costs for construction and equipment installation at various stages of design

Participate in the preparation of project specifications

Perform periodic design reviews and ensure designs comply with specifications, codes, regulations, contract requirements, and Epstein technical and quality standards

Review shop drawings for compliance with contract requirements and documents

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Electrical Engineering

5-8 years of successful project experience within an A/E, A/E/C, or consulting engineering firm

Registered Professional Engineer

Understanding of other building systems disciplines and 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 such as LightStanza

Benefits

Epstein offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident insurance
• Flexible benefit plans
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental leave

To help secure our employees' financial future, we offer both a 401(k) plan and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

We also support a healthy work-life balance through:

• Half-day Fridays
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid work schedule
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Additionally, we encourage professional growth through:

• Professional license reimbursement
• Industry association reimbursement
• Internal training programs
• Leadership development programs
• Educational assistance

Compensation

Individual compensation is determined by several factors, including education, experience, training, qualifications, skill sets, licensure/certifications, and location. Employees are also eligible for discretionary annual bonuses based on both company and individual performance.

The salary range for this position is $90,000-$130,000 annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Epstein is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, genetics, gender identity, transgender status, or other non-merit factors. Epstein hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications. Epstein is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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