Engineer 4 - Electrical
- Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY
**Lead team in the evaluation, design, and engineering of projects and systems to specification on projects ranging from new design/build to rehabilitation of existing facilities and systems. Provide ongoing technical guidance and engineering issue resolution as needed. **
What you’ll do:
- Lead the production of new and review existing designs identified in plans, specifications, submittals and shop drawings. Ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instruction.
- Identify design, process and equipment options that can satisfy client requirements, minimize costs and limit potential operational problems.
- Lead coordination with other disciplines and coordinate with client personnel, contractors, architects, and other project team members to ensure value engineering and the delivery of high-quality projects within the prescribed time frames. Develop and make presentations when necessary.
- Lead development of standards, methods, processes and procedures for reviewing, evaluating and inspecting designs.
- Determine methods and solutions for complex engineering problems and identify the most efficient and acceptable resolution.
- Coordinate with and/or direct virtual design personnel and junior engineers on assigned projects. Mentor and provide guidance on complex designs and technical issues.
- Lead on-site field surveys to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
- Write technical narratives in response to RFIs.
- Actively participate in project scheduling and budgeting.
- Responsible for the input and output of accurate engineering project data in Brandt computer system.
- Maintain timely and accurate oral and written technical reports regarding assigned engineering activities.
- Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.
What you’ll need to be successful:
- Detailed understanding of all MEP calculations and design
- Ability to review RFP’s and identify items that will have an impact on constructability or cost.
- Advanced understanding of building codes and standards
- Ability to develop scopes of work for project development
- Extensive knowledge of engineering and design techniques plus thorough understanding of all engineering disciplines
- Excellent proficiency in all Design Software (i.e. CADD, Calculation Software, etc.)
- Excellent analytical and technical writing skills
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment while adhering to project deadlines
- Ability to lead MEP design efforts on medium-scale projects independently
- Develop and structure mentorship groups to effectively share knowledge and develop inexperienced employees
- Advanced computer proficiency, including MS Office to effectively execute design task
- Ability to lead engineering and BIM teams
What you bring to the table:
- 4-year Bachelor of Science in Engineering Degree
- 8 + years of practical Engineering experience
- Active Professional Engineering License
YOU Matter
The Brandt Companies were created under the leadership of Barry Moore and Mark Zilbermann in an ever-expanding quest to provide our clients with on-time, in-budget construction service, complete commissioning assistance, and long-term facilities maintenance. We expanded into HVAC service and full-service MEP operations. In the 2010s, Brandt established the industrial division focusing directly on the unique needs of industrial clients. Expanding on the growing industrial market, Brandt acquired Hilbig Services in 2018.
BRANDT TODAY
In 2022, Brandt was acquired by Southland Industries. This acquisition aligned with Brandt’s goal to become a truly national company that can better serve our customers, increase our industry influence towards more collaborative delivery approaches, and create additional opportunities for our employees.
With offices in all of the major Texas cities and over $700 million in annual revenues, Brandt has established itself as the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractor in the state. With in-house capabilities that start with build/design, construction and commissioning and end up in service, Brandt works every day to provide the solutions and service to meet your ever-changing needs.
PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN
At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.
If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.
If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE , SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.
Benefits:
As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:
- 401(k) Plan
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Disability Income Protection Insurance
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
- Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
- Numerous training opportunities and company-paid membership for professional associations and licenses
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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
****All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. ****
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