Keen Project Solutions, LLC · 12 hours ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
Ankeny, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expKeen Project Solutions, LLC is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Automation and Electrical team. The role involves leading electrical engineering projects, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring safety and compliance in design and execution.
Civil EngineeringConstruction
No H1B
Responsibilities
Put safety first, whether in the design of systems or installation of projects
Work with cross functional project teams to define project scope, develop designs, implement solutions, and commission complete systems
Lead, teach, and mentor junior team members
Work across electrical and automation functions to develop solutions with assigned project teams
Create design documents to achieve the scope of the assigned projects
Model power systems in SKM software delivering Arc Flash analysis to customers
Coordinate with Project Management teams to outsource and manage electrical subcontractors
Develop and sustain broad electrical knowledge and capability allowing Keen to deliver on its 'Drive Innovation' promise
Lead, Manage, and Accountability
Communicate effectively to establish, lead, and contribute to internal/external engineering/design teams
Maintain clear, consistent communication with the team and customers via all channels
Develop engineering teams for effective design, issue resolution, problem-solving, and accurate plans; provide cross-department support as needed
Teach and mentor team members
Establish and manage electrical scope, schedule, and budget
Collaborate with internal/external partners, engineers, and professionals to define project technical parameters, develop conceptual design, and scope
Provide input on critical path schedules for design/procurement phases, factoring in resources and hand-offs for procurement, fabrication, and construction
Estimate time and cost for electrical engineering work
Assist in developing cost estimates across project stages
Work with partners to pre-plan identify constraints, and manage design risks
Research and ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal codes, permits, and standards using internal/external expertise
Prepare and execute design services to meet client expectations for clarity, timeliness, quality, completeness, and efficiency
Integrate new technology and/or environmentally friendly practices into processes
Critique designs for safety, manufacturability, constructability, failures, usage, functionality, and efficiency
Serve as the Engineer of record on assigned projects
Lead electrical design on projects, make recommendations/decisions, and oversee quality of drawings, specs, reports, and docs
Analyze issues via data, field work, experiments, and team dialog to improve designs and cut warranty callbacks
Contribute to design efforts of all project parties (owners, engineers, architects, consultants, contractors, PM staff)
Ensure safety for personnel, customers, operators, subs, and public in designs per OSHA, MSHA, IBC, IFC, NFPA, and other regs
Strong oral/written communication skills; comfortable presenting designs to owners
Optimize resource use and ensure cost-effective procurement per contracts and budgets
Conduct site observations and report deficiencies, non-conformance, safety/quality issues, and improvements to senior PM
Oversee and review shop drawings for conformance with construction documents
Comply with project risk programs (contracts, insurance, bonding, owner/regs); identify, investigate, and propose risk solutions
Participate in business development and customer service via professional representation and interactions with customers, partners, suppliers, and industry contacts
Build and maintain long-term client relationships based on performance and trust
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Licensed PE or SE required, P. Eng in Canada a plus
15+ years of electrical engineering experience in design/modification/evaluation of power systems for industrial/commercial projects
Experience in electrical design for ag/industrial projects is a plus
Strong electrical design background
Ability to lead team members on electrical engineering projects
Ability to use creativity to make drawings and specifications
Ability to perform calculations with accuracy
Ability to write evaluations and reports
Ability to participate in job site observations
Ability to accurately and efficiently design power distribution, grounding, lighting, and communication systems
Ability and willingness to teach and mentor others
Strong oral/written communication skills; comfortable presenting designs to owners
Travel up to 15% or as needed, by air and ground
Preferred
Preferred experience with Revit, 3D software (Navisworks/Recap), SKM, ETAP, and Microsoft Office
Company
Keen Project Solutions, LLC
At Keen Project Solutions, we specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), leveraging our expertise to advance your business.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase