Senior Electrical Engineer in Tacoma, Washington at PBK Architects

Full time
R101701

LEAF Engineers is a frontrunner for success in providing comprehensive mechanical, electrical and plumbing, technology, and fire protection engineering design services. Our engineers are focused on system performance, reliability, flexibility, and ease of maintenance. Our work typically consists of large commercial projects, primarily award-winning K-12 schools. With an emphasis on teamwork, we reach beyond the traditional MEP approach to solve problems and integrate a more holistic style to our processes. Within LEAF, you will find a fast-paced environment with many opportunities to learn and accelerate your career.

This position will require a candidate with experience in the design of electrical distribution systems, power systems, lighting systems for commercial, and educational facilities including branch circuit and feeder calculations, equipment specification, and emergency power system layout.

Your Impact:
• Prepare and oversee electrical power system design having single line diagrams, wiring and elementary diagrams along with layout and circuitry design
• Coordinate designs and drawings needed for plant electrical systems to meet applicable standards and codes
• Review supplier drawings conforming with specifications plus dimensional compatibility along with assemblies and components
• Interact with clients, vendors, contractors, architects, and fellow electrical engineers to design required coordinated designs
• Prepare construction documents along with schedules and specifications
• Develop accurate and precise product designs that comply with drafting and company standards
• Review and coordinate vendor design documents review to ensure comply to design requirements
• Provide quality assurance checks of electrical, control detail engineering and design project deliverables
• Compare project budgets along with schedules to coordinate multidiscipline groups

Here’s What You’ll Need:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering technology degree
• 6+ years of work experience with an engineering consultant
• Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD design software

• Proficiency with Bluebeam
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Ability to self-assess and command a high level of accuracy
Here’s How You’ll Stand Out:

• PE Licensed

• Strong oral, written, and communication skills
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills

• Project experience in K-12 educational market

• For California Offices: Project experience in the K-12 education market and with the Division of the State Architect (DSA)

• Understanding of MEP calculations, and Title-24 documentation to be able to relay information to clients and team members

Why Join Us?

Eligible employees receive an annual performance bonus depending on LEAF profitability and individual performance. LEAF employees are offered medical, dental, and vision insurance, an employee assistance program, a learning & development program, and an employee referral bonus program. A Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA) are available depending upon the employee’s choice of health insurance coverage. Employees are also covered by life insurance and long-term disability insurance. Employees may enroll in the 401(k) plan with discretionary matching contributions after eligibility has been met. Employees accrue a minimum of 2 weeks of paid time off during their first year with LEAF and an additional week of paid time off during our winter break (12/26-12/31), 10 days of sick leave, and we observe 8 1/2 holidays. The expected pay range for this position, based on experience, skills, and knowledge applicable to the role is $123,000 to $154,000.

At PBK, the most accomplished and passionate architects, engineers, and thought leaders are working together to shape the future. We encourage our team to adopt an entrepreneurial approach to professional growth; there are no limits to what one can do or become at PBK. Our culture empowers our people to explore their interests, try new things, and create their own path to success – however they may define it.

We recognize the value of work-life balance and believe in rewarding our employees’ hard work. We offer alternative work scheduling to allow employees greater flexibility, monthly happy hours and regular team outings, additional time off between Christmas and New Year’s, an Employee Assistance Program that supports each individual’s needs, and so much more!

• Additional PTO between Christmas and New Years
• Your birthday off
• Community involvement through recreation & service
• Hybrid schedule & remote work options
• Flexible "dress for your day" policy
• Paid parental leave for birth or adoption
• Firm covers employee healthcare premiums
• 401(k) program
• Costco / Sam's Club membership
• $4,000 license bonus
• Dynamic company with quick advancement
• Online professional licensure exam prep library
• Opportunities to work on a variety of project types
• Weekly continuing education lunch & learn sessions