Scope Design and Estimate Engineer (Electric Utilities)
Job Category
PRMGT4
Requisition Number
SENIO003067
Posted
March 6, 2025
Job Type
Full-Time
Location
Merrillville, IN 46307, USA
Project Management Office / Corporate Services
This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.
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We've got the power to energize your career and spark YOUR work / life balance through professional development and exceptional benefits. Mesa Associates, Inc. is a woman / minority-owned full service engineering, procurement, & construction management firm covering power, defense, aerospace, industrial, commercial and municipal entities. We specialize in power generation and delivery services including electrical high-voltage, substations, switchyard, transmission line, & distribution design. We have been in the top 10 of EC&M's Top 40 Electrical Design Firms since 2012. With over 1,000 associates, we are big enough to perform, but small enough to care!
Qualifications
- 25+ years of electric utility experience
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university is preferred
- Skilled in engineering / technical theories and principles
- Skilled in basic practices of researching technical design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations
- Skilled in principles of project management
- Capable of applying an advanced understanding of system reliability and capacity strategies to meet customer service needs
- Demonstrate comprehensive ability to plan, organize, and complete complex planning projects on schedule
- Ability to address challenging planning requests and projects using originality and ingenuity
- Ability to effectively handle concurrent multiple complex planning projects
- Capable of working independently as a member of a team, or as a project team lead
- Comprehensive ability to work with engineering personnel, customers, contractors, financial, regulatory, and major accounts groups
- Provides technical expertise to management for strategic operations and infrastructure investment decisions
- Ability to make significant recommendations for procedural or operational changes
Responsibilities
Electrical Scope Design :Review detailed electrical designs and specifications based on project requirements and engineering prints.
Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and safety regulations.Collaborate with project managers and other engineering disciplines to integrate electrical systems into overall project designs.Constructability Review :Conduct thorough constructability reviews of electrical, mechanical, and civil designs to identify potential challenges and solutions.
Collaborate with construction teams to gather feedback on design feasibility and implementation.Recommend design modifications to enhance constructability and efficiency.Conduct clearance studies to identify and mitigate construction risks.Prepare accurate labor estimates for the execution of electrical, mechanical, and civil works.Analyze historical data and industry benchmarks to support estimating efforts.Collaborate with project managers and procurement teams to align labor estimates with budget and schedule constraints.Develop level 2 schedules with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).Documentation and Reporting :Document findings and prepare comprehensive reports outlining constructability concerns and recommended solutions.
Maintain organized records of print reviews and revisions.Develop project risk registers for construction and project management teams.Stakeholder Communication :Facilitate communication between design, construction, and project management teams to ensure alignment on project expectations.
Participate in project meetings to present findings and engage in problem-solving discussions.Project Coordination :Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of services.
Assist in the preparation of project schedules, budgets, and progress reports.Provide technical support as needed during project meetings.Quality Assurance :Ensure all electrical work meets quality standards and project specifications.
Conduct site inspections.Notice to External Search Firms
Mesa Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes.
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