Lead Electrical Engineer

Posting Title: Lead Electrical Engineer – PE (Engineer of Record) – Data CenterReports To: Engineering ManagerLocation: Roseville, CASalary Range: $125,000-155,000 Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. WHO WE AREFor nearly 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we’ve built a reputation for integrity. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we always—always—do the right thing. Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything. THE ENGINEERING TEAMWith an in-house team of electrical engineers, designers, drafters, CAD drafters and REVIT modelers, our resources rival those of standalone engineering firms. We are a true provider of turnkey electrical solutions—from design to delivery. As a part of this department, you can expect to work closely with our project management and field installation teams to streamline the construction process. ABOUT THE ROLEEngineer Level 5: Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments including hyper-scale data centers. Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and d represents the organization to direct the design process to meet design requirements and schedule. Requires advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices of own field and related sciences or disciplines. The knowledge and expertise required for this level usually result from progressive experience. Consults supervisor concerning unusual problems and developments. Includes responsibilities and tasks outlined in Engineer Levels 1 – 4.  

• Supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of a small staff of Engineers, Designers and CAD/BIM drafters. Estimates personnel needs, schedules, and task completion dates.
• Coordinate with the Owner’s subject matter experts on project design and construction support.
• Ensure compliance with all project requirements.
• Coordinates work tasks and project schedules with the design and construction teams.
• Direct creation of, and review, complete construction documents to include drawings and specifications/documentation, complex hyper-scale data center power studies, submittal reviews, and project reports.
• Reviews design and follows QAQC processes through the design phase.
• Technical resource for supporting hyper-scale data center commissioning.
• Technical resource for supporting Project managers facilitating Bids and Proposals
• Professional responsibility that construction documents meet NEC and building CODEs.
• Provides coordination with Project manager that design documents meet project scope requirements.

• Supervises preparation of complex and detailed, hyper-scale data center power studies using ETAP power study software
• Attend internal and external meetings - architect, MEP, GC, Owner coordination.
• Maintain technical development goals and continuing education credits.
• Mentor Designers
• Obtain Professional Development and Training
• Include responsibilities for Performance Reviews of direct reports.

• Implement the Engineering department's Design and CAD workflows among team.
• Interact and coordinate with CEI's inter-department staff and managers supporting their agenda.
• Coordinate with CAD-BIM Managers and developing standards.
• Prepare document creation and delivery processes and standards as needed.
• Apply complete conformance of State, NEC CODES, IEEE, and project requirements, to documents.
• Enforce conformance to the Standards and processes outlined by the CAD/BIM Manager.

 ABOUT YOUYou are a Professionally Licensed Electrical Engineer in the state of CA with the ability to gain licenses in other states as needed. You have over five years of experience working as a PE for a hyper-scale data center high-build electrical contractor. You are experienced with the following software: AutoCAD - MEP/REVIT, ETAP/SKM (desired). You possess meticulous work habits including close attention to detail, time management and people skills, problem-solving skills, exceptional organizational skills, ability to effectively communicate and present technical information verbally and in writing via Microsoft Office applications (mainly Excel and Word). WHAT YOU WILL GAINAs an Electrical Engineer – PE – Data Center at Cupertino Electric, Inc. you will be able to thrive in a role that is ever-learning and evolving to meet the needs of our customers, both internal and external. You will sharpen your technical abilities and learn new professionally relevant skills in power systems design. You will be exposed to new, large, and technically challenging projects while having a support system of multiple other licensed engineers for collaboration and learning. You will have the opportunity to lead other junior Designers and engineers and work with your peer group to produce large projects. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAny combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying. Education: Electrical Engineering or similar Bachelor of Science degree. Licensure/Certifications: Professional Engineer's license State of California, and ability to gain licenses in other states as needed.

Experience: 5-7 years working as a PE for a hyper-scale data center design-build electrical contractor.

 

 #LI-AA1 #LI-Remote PLEASE NOTE: CEI will never ask for any money or financial information from applicants during the hiring process. To learn more about "job scams" how to avoid them, click here. CEI is a place where every single person can—and does—have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you’ll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people’s lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people. The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Cupertino Electric Inc. aims to make cei.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact us at ceijobs@cei.com or 1-(877)-747-4CEI. Apply