Airfield Electrical Technical Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking an experienced and motivated Electrical Engineer with Airfield experience to join our Aviation practice. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, motivated, self-starter, with responsibilities that include leading production, design, and documentation for a range of airfield electrical project types. The candidate will work on multi-disciplinary, collaborative project design teams with Civil and Systems Engineers. The successful candidate must demonstrate creative problem-solving, initiative to learn new concepts, organizational skills, an ability to work in a team environment, and possess an understanding of construction documents and constructability. The successful candidate will be a responsible and accountable professional and will have time management skills, a passion for solving complex design problems, a track record of producing projects on time and on budget, high standards for quality and performance, and a thorough understanding of design and construction processes related to airfield electrical design and engineering.

The successful candidate will lead the development of airfield electrical system designs, including construction plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and design reports for a variety of airfield electrical projects that include aprons, runway and taxiway lighting systems, electrical vaults, supporting utility infrastructure, and siting and design of NAVAIDS. Technical expertise must include, but not be limited to airfield lighting, signage, and power; circuiting; schedules; calculations; sizing of electrical equipment, conduit, wiring, disconnects, and transformers, etc. The candidate must be capable of engineering duties such as electrical system design, product selection, and overseeing the installation of electrical systems and products. The candidate will also be responsible for providing support and mentoring to junior engineers and associates to further their technical and professional development and to grow Michael Baker’s airfield electrical practice.

Federal experience, particularly with the Department of Defense (DoD), is a plus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not necessarily limited to:

o Must be able to work effectively within established budgets and schedules while efficiently collaborating with a remote team.

o Check drawings (plans, details, etc.) to assure compliance with engineering codes and drafting standards.

o Review project requirements and specifications and confer with other disciplines and managers to determine assistance required in plan preparation, evaluation of project conditions, design changes, and reports.

o Evaluate electrical components to ensure they meet all federal, state, and local codes and specifications.

o Direct and coordinate activities involved in design.

o Coordinate tasks and project schedules.

o Create a good line of communication with both internal and external customers.

o Communicate with clients regarding project issues, schedules, and budgets.

o Lead meetings and coordinate action items and project deliverables for subsequent submittals.

o Assist in the preparation of scope of work and fee proposals. Calculate design costs. Be responsible for airfield electrical discipline project design budgets.

o Be front-facing to clients. Perform client and project needs assessments, determine and discuss potential solutions, and ensure satisfactory customer service. Also, attend project meetings to present design concepts and make adjustments to meet client requirements.

o Support proposal efforts in business development pursuits.

o Perform code analysis, life cycle cost analysis, modeling, studies, field documentation, and design analysis, as applicable.

o Research FAA standards and circulars, code, design, and detailed project specific requirements to ensure designs conform to sound engineering design and client specifications.

o Coordinate or perform field work to gather data and materials.

o Prepare studies, construction documents, calculations reports and other documentation to support airfield electrical design.

o Prepare quantities, construction cost estimates and project technical specifications.

o Prepare drawings for airfield electrical projects including, but not limited to, terminal aprons, runways, taxiways, electrical vaults, supporting utility infrastructure, and siting and design of NAVAIDS.

o Prepare written narratives for design reports as part of project deliverables.

o Perform design calculations including, but not limited to, load calculations, lighting spacing, capacity analysis, NAVAID design (PAPI, aiming point, approach lighting), heat dissipation, voltage drop calculations, and other power and lighting calculations.

o Review shop drawings and submittals, respond to RFI’s, and perform site visits as needed during the construction phase.

o Evaluate field installations, review compliance, and recommend modifications as needed.

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Technical expertise requirements:

o Familiarity with FAA advisory circulars, UFC standards, and the National Electrical Code.

o Maintain a working knowledge of government and industry design criteria and standards.

o Prepare and present technical and program information to team members, management, and clients in a clear and logical manner.

o Responsible for maintaining technical knowledge through completion of various training initiatives, attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, attending in-house systems/management training.

o Responsible for maintaining professional licensure.

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Software proficiency:

o Be familiar with and maintain a working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D software to manage and guide engineering tasks and the development of construction drawings.

o Maintain proficiency in computer software related to the practice of airfield electrical engineering.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide oversight and direction to electrical engineering team members. Supervises employees in various technical or professional positions.

EXPERIENCE

10+ years of related experience.

EDUCATION

Four-year degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS

Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Must be licensed in Maryland or have the ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $104,977 to $181,854. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

ABOUT US

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.*

ABOUT THE TEAM

AVIATION PRACTICE

From airport master plan development to new runway design, Michael Baker International knows the business of airports – from the smallest general aviation facilities to the busiest international airports in the world. For more than 80 years, we have provided planning, design, and construction services to airports worldwide, serving as an on-call “extension of staff” to many of our aviation clients. Michael Baker's award-winning personnel have a reputation for taking their understanding of the local airport community / environment and incorporating related elements into their designs and plans. Knowing that airports are a key economic driver and source of pride for the geographic areas they serve, we proudly perform as partners in more than facilities and other infrastructure. We partner in success.