Sr. Electrical Engineer

Company: O'Brien & Gere Business Services, Inc.
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

OBG (www.OBG.com), also known as O Brien & Gere, is committed to creating a better future by making a difference each day. As of January 1, 2019, OBG is proud to be part of Ramboll. Ramboll is a highly purpose-driven company with strong fundamentals and represents the same client- and people-centric focus that you have come to expect from OBG. Our combined resources bring our North American presence to 2,000 experts across more than 70 offices. Together, we offer our clients enhanced, multidisciplinary solutions from front-end consultancy to back-end engineering, project delivery, and design-build services.

For more than 70 years, OBG, Part of Ramboll, has specialized in engineering and problem solving, but the Company s greatest strength is creating comprehensive, integrated solutions for our clients. OBG There s a way.

We currently have an opening in our Syracuse, NY office for a Senior Electrical Engineer to support utility and infrastructure projects. This role will require a combination of skills including technical leadership, talent management, project management, construction management and business development. This position will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Serve as a technical lead electrical engineer. Lead the quality review process of work products developed by others, and lead a team of electrical designers, electrical engineers, and coordinate the work of other discipline engineers into the final design deliverables.

* Serve as a mentor, developing the technical skills of others.

* Act as the client interface representing the electrical discipline on utility and infrastructure projects and lead other disciplines during a design program. Act as the Project Manager on small to mid-scale electrical projects.

* This includes the ability to interact with the client at the request for proposal stage, develop letter proposals and fee estimates, prepare and deliver presentations to the client, and act as the Ramboll representative throughout project duration.

* Understand and grow the energy practice by promoting Ramboll's capabilities to clients and building relationships within the marketplace. This includes participation in relevant professional affiliations to stay current with emerging technologies and business practices.

* Provide support for construction projects, including cost estimating, construction phasing/scheduling, site inspections, punch list development, and shop drawing review.

* Support construction projects as an on-site CM for electrical programs that align with your skill set.

* Demonstrate a clear understanding of industry codes and standards, and develop code analysis reports. Preferred code knowledge includes NESC, ANSI/IEEE standards, energy code, and building code. Familiarity with utility standards preferred.

* Design for electrical power distribution systems including medium and high voltage utility interface equipment such as client switchyards/substations, distributed energy resources (DER), and major project planning.

* Prepare technical reports to define projects and provide clients with technical direction.

* Prepare and review power systems analysis reports, including short-circuit, load flow, and protective device coordination studies.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

* BSEE, engaged in life-long learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.

* 8+ years of relevant work experience

* PE license in NYS preferred

* Experience in the development and management of staff, project management, and business development within a consulting environment preferred.

* Leadership: capability to make quick and sometimes tough decisions. Develop opportunities for individuals to work together. Encourages and seeks out feedback.

* Critical Thinking: capability to be able to solve problems as they arise, analyze inefficiencies and refine company procedures.

* Communication: capability to effectively communicate with employees, clients, and business partners to create a clear and mutual understanding on common goals, directives, and expectations. Possess skills ranging from negotiation, conflict resolution, communications, influencing, and coaching.

* Relationship Building: maintains and fosters relationships within, across, and external to the organization. Solicits advice, support, and commitment that results in smooth transition of change.

* Business Perspective; demonstrates the understanding of Ramboll's operations and functions, as well as the industry and competitive environment in which it operates to make effective business decisions.

* Resilience: capability to work with multiple employees, department leads and project/programs, while maintaining one's composure.

* Safety Leadership: creates an environment to enhance Ramboll's safety culture.

* Innovation: builds a culture of innovation through employee conversations, discussions during division or brand-level meetings, and encouraging participation in company sponsored innovation activities.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, race, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Should an applicant require reasonable accommodation with the application or the interview process, please notify the Human Resources Department.

O Brien & Gere is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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