Key skills
Electrical engineeringEngineer in Training (EIT) certificateElectrical regulations and codesGeneratorsPower supply distributionUninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)Motor Control Centers (MCC)Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)Operator Interface Terminals (OIT)Human Machine Interface (HMI)Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)Remote Terminal Units (RTU)Distributed Control Systems (DCS)Lightning Protection Systems (LPS)Surge Protective Devices (SPD)GroundingInstrumentationElectrical communications systemsElectrical security systemsConstruction managementEngineering calculationsCommissioning of electrical systemsMunicipal water construction projectsChange ManagementCommunication
About this role
Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company, and they are seeking a skilled Electrical Resident Engineer to oversee construction projects. In this role, you will manage various construction-related tasks, ensuring compliance with engineering requirements and overseeing personnel throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
- Utilizing knowledge acquired through engineering or construction management degree to analyze the engineering concepts of a project. Ensuring that the technical components meet the engineering requirements of the contract documents
- Overseeing construction personnel to ensure construction procedures, methods and materials follow those specified in the contract documents. Directing Construction Superintendents, Project Managers, Foreman, etc. to comply with contract documents and report non-conformances throughout the duration of a project
- Reviewing design criteria, specifications, drawings, submittals, RFI responses, change management, and other pertinent documentation. Assisting in coordination and constructability review of design phase submittals
- Performing engineering calculations throughout the duration of the project to determine such requirements as pump performance, concrete mechanics, pipeline hydraulics, and electrical adequacy
- Assisting Design Engineer in developing conceptual change management modifications and scope
- Preparing cash flow calculations from a critical path schedule and schedule of values for the project owner to budget total project cost. Observing and monitoring contractor progress and scheduled completion through daily reporting and digital photo documentation. Reviewing contractor payment request estimates for accuracy
- Assisting in commissioning activities for equipment and electrical systems. Overseeing site specific commissioning plans and developing/maintaining logs and checklists. Witnessing and documenting performance and startup testing
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (BEng/BSc) or related disciplines
- Associate's degree or technical school certification in electrical or other relevant technical curriculum, and 4+ years of qualifying engineering experience working in the engineering/design field
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills; build and maintain collaborative relationships with all stakeholders (client, contractor, and design disciplines)
- General understanding of electrical regulations, standards, and codes
- General understanding of electrical systems including generators, power supply/distribution, UPS, MCC, VFD, OIT/HMI, SCADA, PLC, RTU, DCS, LPS, SPD, grounding, instrumentation, communications, and security
- Valid driver's license and availability for up to 100% travel (mostly day trips to sites)
- Electrical field education and aptitude
- Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate
- Advanced postgraduate degree
- Licensed Professional Engineer (preferred)
- Municipal and State Agency experience
- CCM, USACE CQM, CCCA, NICET certifications