Project Engineer Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

We offer

• Starting salary range of $115,000 to $155,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility based on company success.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 3% company match.
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Paid time off and Paid Holidays.

• Generate and advertise RFPs for the selection of 3rd party design firms.
• Review and approval proposals from 3rd party design firms.
• Manage contracts and approve invoices of design firms.
• Develop scope determination reports for Capital Improvement Projects by assessing fire alarm systems, electrical power systems, lighting, generators, and elevators for both renovation and new construction projects.
• Technical review and approval of design development plans and construction documents.
• Prepare bid specifications and IFBs and provide design support to the Capital Improvement Project Team during bid and construction phases.
• Contribute to the evaluation, restoration, repair design, and preservation of existing historic schools, construction materials, and building systems.
• Engage with the Philadelphia L&I department and other external agencies.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to ensure constructability of building systems.
• Work with other internal departments (Environmental, Construction, Facilities & Maintenance and Space Planning).
• Perform related work as required.
• Support development of long-range facilities plans and capital investment strategies.
• Assist in evaluating consultant and contractor performance.
• Participate in special initiatives related to facilities planning, funding, and capital program governance.
• Respond to inquiries from our client's staff, building staff, facilities and community stakeholders regarding capital projects.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer license in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of professional electrical design experience for schools, commercial buildings, facilities, construction, and assessments.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical and building codes, including NEC/NFPA 70, NFPA 72, IBC, City of Philadelphia codes, IECC/ASHRAE 90.1, and other relevant standards.
• Experience with the building permit process in the City of Philadelphia.
• Experience designing electrical systems such as power distribution, lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, grounding, and low-voltage systems.

• Knowledge of Revit MEP and AutoCAD for preparing and reviewing electrical construction documents and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with electrical power distribution, lighting systems, fire alarm systems, emergency power, generators, and low-voltage systems.
• Ability to develop project scopes, technical reports, cost estimates, and documentation for renovation and new construction projects.
• Ability to generate and issue RFPs to third-party design firms and review consultant proposals, drawings, and specifications.
• Knowledge of building renovation and construction processes, including coordination with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and structural disciplines.
• Familiarity with applicable electrical codes, building codes, and permit processes, including the City of Philadelphia Building Permit process.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to construction professionals, internal departments, stakeholders, and decision makers.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to work effectively with project teams, consultants, contractors, and other departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and related project documentation tools.

• 8 hour shift