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 team in either our Clearwater OR Tampa office. 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:
Engineering Group Leader-Electrical 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 NEED:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
- Professional Engineer registration or the ability to acquire registration.
- 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.
- Knowledge of power distribution, backup generators, motor controls, lighting, grounding system design and specifications.
- The ability to balance multiple work assignments on multiple projects at the same time.
- The ability to work alone but also effectively as part of a team.
- 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.
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
- Experience in the water and wastewater industry performing consulting engineering is preferred.
- Prefer candidates with experience in acquiring permits from review agencies on a local, state, and federal level, including direct coordination and communication.
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.