Electrical Project Engineer

Position Overview

Join our growing team at HNTB Corporation as a project engineer in our Electrical Section in Kansas City. In this role, you’ll design electrical systems for highway, municipal, bridge, transit, and airport projects while building communities that matter. You will produce and modify design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans, and specifications; consult with project managers; and drive creative problem-solving to meet project schedules on diverse, high-profile infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and distribute discipline-specific work while ensuring adherence to project schedule and budget.
• Assist in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
• Support the development of scope of work and level of effort for projects and assignments.
• Oversee the completeness and accuracy of the project team’s technical work while guiding and mentoring team members.
• Coordinate technical aspects of projects with client counterparts and teaming partners at the staff level.
• Collaborate closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 6 years of relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree in Engineering with 5 years of relevant experience, or
• PhD in Engineering with 4 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the impacts of decisions on technical design and work planning
• Ability to coordinate work planning and design effectively across multiple technical disciplines
• Proven track record in preparing high-quality deliverables on time and within budget
• Experience in Electrical Engineering design for Civil Transportation projects
• Expertise in designing low voltage power distribution systems, street lighting, traffic signals, area lighting, pedestrian lighting, aesthetic lighting, and other electrical systems
• Experience in designing power distribution and control systems for Movable Bridges
• Skilled at preparing electrical engineering designs that are responsive to project needs
• Adept at quality control and mentoring project team members
• Proven ability to coordinate with contractors, construction engineers, consulting engineers, and utility personnel
• Experience in reviewing and recommending approval for construction change orders and shop drawings
• Focus on cost control and ensuring design accuracy
• Master’s degree in Engineering
• 8 years of relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• Experience with Roadway and Highway Lighting
• Experience with AGI32 Lighting Software
• Experience with completing plans, specifications, and estimating construction packages for municipal and DOT clients

Benefits & Perks

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