Construction Electrical Professional Engineer

McKissack is the oldest minority-owned (M/WBE certified) professional design and construction firm in the United States. With over 120 years of experience, we specialize in delivering high-quality construction, construction management, and program management services across diverse projects nationwide. Our commitment is to uphold excellence while fostering community benefits through innovative and safe practices.

Title: Electrical Professional Engineer (Construction Industry)

The successful candidate will be a Licensed Engineer with experience working in the school buildings and facilities' construction industry. primarily, the position will involve projects at existing educational buildings and associated support facilities, as well as some site work.

Structural: Typical projects will include building envelope restoration, structural repairs and/or modifications (either stand alone or as part of interior fit-out, new M/E/P systems, etc.), or building additions.

Civil/Site: Typical projects include storm water management systems, site erosion and

sedimentation, site surveys, drainage systems, retaining walls repairs and reconstruction, site lighting and site utilities.

Mechanical. Electrical. Plumbing: Typical projects will include boiler/chiller plant replacement, fire alarm systems, electrical service, re-lighting, emergency generator and elevator replacements, and new HVAC plumbing and electrical systems for classroom modifications.

Responsibilities will include the following:

Development of scope for Capital Projects —inspection, assessment, preliminary design, preparation of formal scope determination report Selection and management of outside

Design Consultant — prepare RFP, approve design proposals, technical review of design documentation, approval of payment

Execution of the permit, advertisement and bidding process — prepare bid specifications,

meet prospective contractors, work through and other agencies Design support during construction

Complete inspections and issue assessment reports and directives to other School

District departments, such as Facilities, Maintenance and Environmental Services

Design and Assessment experience in low to midrise commercial structures utilizing

concrete, steel and masonry materials, and both shallow and deep foundations.

Working. knowledge of building envelope systems, both current and historical (1900-

present) including roof systems, cavity walls, mass masonry walls, terra cotta, etc.

Working knowledge of Building Codes (City of Philadelphia, IBC) and material Codes

(AISC, Experience with the Building permit process in the City of Philadelphia

Ability to write both technical documents for those experienced in the construction

industry as well as to communicate technical concepts to professionals and decision

makers outside of the industry Ability to self-perform design and documentation of small structural projects, such as small facade repairs, mechanical dunnage, etc.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft project, Adobe Suite, and Autocad

Requirements:

A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering

• Professional Engineer's License in Pennsylvania
• A minimum of 7 years of paid professional experience in school buildings and facilities' design, construction and assessment is required

Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Pennsylvania Licensed Electrical Engineer must answer yes to apply.

Location:

• Philadelphia, PA 19130 (Required)

Work Location: In person