Project Engineer III Electrical

McKim & Creed is a unique, employee-owned firm. First and foremost, we value people. This means we not only hire great talent, we've also created an environment where each individual can grow, flourish and apply innovative thinking. As a result, we've created a world-class team of professionals within a nimble organization. That's what our clients want. That's why we succeed. Our clients hire us because of our people.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Water division as a Project Engineer III in our Austin, TX location. If you want to work at a company that will help you become the best you can be, we're glad you found McKim & Creed.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Electrical Engineer III contributes and works with the project team in the development and project completion of assigned engineering projects. The Project Engineer III is responsible for completing project tasks within a specified budget and schedule, and frequently interacts and works directly with clients. The Project Engineer will analyze processes and systems to identify ways to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs in collaboration with the project team.

WHAT TO EXPECT DAY-TO-DAY:

• Works with the project team to create an action plan for the development and project completion of assigned engineering projects, ensuring projects remain within a specified budget and schedule.
• Responsible for bringing project from the design stage through to completion with multiple project team members.
• Interacts and works directly with clients, conducts preliminary evaluations, prepares various reports, produces detailed technical specifications and drawing packages, and prepares permit submittals for engineering projects.
• Balances multiple tasks on multiple projects.
• Coordinates with the project team regarding RFIs, submittals, contract modifications, and other changes to the project.
• Analyzes processes and systems to identify ways to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs.
• Collaborates with the Project Managers to identify and troubleshoot problems.
• Coordinates with other engineering departments when necessary.
• Participates in site visits, agency meetings, and municipal meetings as needed.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer registration or E.I.T. Certification
• 10 years' professional experience required.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Design and plan production experience utilizing AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical and/or Revit is required.
• Experience with Arc Flash software such as eTap or SKM is preferable.
• Experience and knowledge of the NEC.
• The ability to balance multiple work assignments on multiple projects at the same time is required.
• The ability to work alone but also effectively as part of a team is required.
• Requires process-oriented thinking with strong organizational and technical skills.
• Requires excellent communication, and the ability to take and understand directives from Project Engineers and Project Managers.
• The ability to complete work consistently, with moderate flexibility to accommodate varying demands from Project Managers is required.
• Prefer candidates with experience in acquiring permits from review agencies on a local, state, and federal level, including direct coordination and communication.
• Candidates are required to have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record as determined by McKim & Creed.
• Candidates are required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Join a company that puts its employees first. Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
• Competitive pay + paid holidays, bereavement and parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live work and play, we're glad you found McKim & Creed.

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McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.