Overview

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

Responsibilities

The Senior Engineer is recognized as being capable of performing difficult and technically challenging work which may be assigned to them within their engineering specialty. May oversee portions of a project and may be assigned the project leader responsibility on projects. The Senior Engineer will also actively participate in obtaining work for the firm.

Reports to a Group Leader but takes direction from Project Manager with minimal supervision. Perform complex design duties as assigned/directed by the Engineer of record. May not change the scope of work or deviate from any part of the overall budgeted contractual document without Project Manager’s approval. Coordinate work of staff within the project.

The Senior Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining the satisfaction of existing clients

Using prescribed methods, performs specific and daily assignments of a Senior Engineer. Applies standard practices and techniques in situations, adjusts and gathers data, and follows operations through a series of related steps to comply with industry standards/techniques. Performs a variety of technical tasks, including:

• • Prepare lighting and power designs, panel schedules, electrical calculations, and energy code compliance forms.
  • Performs engineering assignments with clear and specified objectives and involving conventional types of plans and specifications.
  • Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of professional work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.
  • Review work for the application of sound professional judgment.
  • Performs design calculations and prepares equipment or material specifications.
  • Familiar with the AE design process and specifications leading to construction documents.
  • Prepare graphical representations of designs
  • Assignments require the investigation of a limited number of variables and supervisory assistance is provided on unusual problems.
  • May supervise or coordinate the work of designers and other technical support personnel.
  • Experience in the design of commercial, industrial, educational, and governmental buildings, small industrial plants and warehouses, and/or central chilled water and heating plants.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in electrical engineering or the equivalent thereof.
• Software: Proficient with MS Office software; including MS Word, Excel; AutoCAD and/or Microstation; and Building Information Management (BIM) Revit.  Experience with SKM, EasyPower, or EDSA software.
• Experience in lighting, power, grounding, lightning protection, signal, communication, controls and fire detection systems designs.
• Experience in performing design calculations and preparing equipment or material specifications
• Experience with all phases of project management and production
• Experience in budgeting, scheduling, planning facility design projects
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical and design codes
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills to peers, managers, and clients
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a fast-track environment
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Physical Demands: This position requires sitting for extensive periods of time. Moreover, the nature of the tasks place high demand for strong visual acuity.

Licenses and Certifications

• Professional registration as a licensed Electrical Engineer preferred; PE registration in the State of California preferred.
• Valid CA drivers’ license required.
• LEED Accredited Professional certification a plus

The pay range for this California position is $92,000- $120,000 per year; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per California Senate Bill 1162. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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