Senior Electrical Engineer - Colliers Engineering & Design : Job Details

Overview:

Bergmann, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is currently seeking a senior electrical engineer to join our Water group in Rochester, NY. We have a need for an electrical engineer with at least 5 years experience. Our Water Discipline is growing, and we have exciting projects to engage motivated engineers who enjoy working on a variety of projects including hydropower (generators, switchgear, transformers, relays, controls and auxiliary electrical systems), electrical equipment for water control facilities including flood control/pumping stations, reservoirs and canals, and on hoisting equipment associated with hydro facilities as well as for navigation facilities. Our projects are unique designs and provide a diverse array of interesting work to keep our staff challenged and engaged. Our upcoming project portfolio includes jobs on some of the largest infrastructure projects in the country.

Join our Water team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether designing upgrades for hydropower facilities, design of pumping stations, or rehabilitating electrical equipment at a lock facility, joining the Colliers Engineering & Design Team will accelerate YOUR success!

• Manage projects for the repair and/or upgrade of hydroelectric generators, breakers, transformers and auxiliary systems
• Lead the design effort for upgrade/replacement of hydroelectric auxiliary electrical systems
• Direct the development of bid documents (plans, Specs and Cost estimates)
• Develop or provide input on design effort for proposals
• Mentor junior staff
• Review/edit/write technical reports
• Review/edit/write technical specifications
• Develop design criteria for projects
• Oversee teams of drafters to prepare design drawings
• Perform QA/QC by verifying design methodology, calculations, outcomes, etc
• Lead field inspections and surveys in support of repair, design and construction efforts
• Develop design alternatives
• Assist project managers and leaders as needed in the creation of proposals, client information, and designs
• Develop training materials for clients and provide technical advice

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
• Professional engineer licensure preferred (or desire to become licensed)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical engineering, with emphasis on medium and high voltage equipment and auxiliary electrical systems preferred
• Knowledge of rotating equipment (generators, motors)
• Knowledge in the design of auxiliary electrical systems (protective relaying, instrumentation and control systems, station service)
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principals and how to apply them to design of electrical systems and equipment
• A desire to work on a variety of project types
• A desire to work in a collaborative team environment to learn from and teach others
• A desire to work hands on such as field and manufacturing shop inspections
• CAD (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit) skills are a plus
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Work on US Army Corps of Engineers projects or familiarity with Corps design guidelines is a plus

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. Thats why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Womens Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!