Solving complex infrastructure challenges for nearly 80 years, Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering services, consulting, and more.

Michael Baker International

Job Description 
 
WHO WE ARE 
 
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting services , including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of private sector commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 4,900 employees across nearly 90 office locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/ . 
 
INTEGRATED DESIGN and ADVISORY 
 
The Integrated Design and Advisory is one of the business verticals at Michael Baker International with more than 850 professionals located across the country. Established as a national professional and consulting services delivery platform, we unite architecture and engineering design expertise with strategic advisory services to deliver holistic and innovative solutions that address the business and project objectives of our clients. We serve clients across various sectors, including industrial, defense contractors, data centers, aerospace, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, aviation, rail and transit, and the federal government. 
 
Integrated Design leverages the early involvement of all project stakeholders and key disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural and fire protection (MEP+S+FP) engineering, as well as architecture and planning. Our Advisory capabilities include providing solutions across the project life cycle along with resilience services. This offering showcases the firm’s expertise in areas such as strategic consulting, planning, cybersecurity, building controls, cost management, commissioning, program management, construction support, building information modeling, digital twins, emergency response, disaster recovery, operational continuity, energy resiliency and more. 
 
Over the past 85 years, Michael Baker has built a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity as we partner with our clients to solve complex built environment and critical infrastructure challenges. We have achieved success as a company by employing a solutions-oriented mindset and continually evolving our capabilities to best serve our clients. The Integrated Design and Advisory business vertical supports our long-term growth strategy, enhanced capabilities and unique areas of expertise that focus on high performance buildings, intelligent systems and critical infrastructure. We are focused on a holistic approach, informed decision-making and innovative solutions for our clients. This supports our goal to aggressively pursue, win and execute large, complex projects for government and private sector clients, as well as expand into new markets. 
 
Description 
 
Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center) who is highly motivated and demonstrates professional initiative. The ideal candidate will be focused on achieving positive client outcomes and possess strong organizational and time management skills to efficiently handle multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent technical and specification writing skills are required. Responsibilities will include coordinating and working closely with clients, project managers, electrical team members, architects, other engineering disciplines, contractors, marketing members, and all other team members. They will be responsible for developing feasibility reports, construction documents, specifications, engineering calculations, and performing RFI responses, shop drawing reviews, site investigations, and overall construction administration. 
 
Key Responsibilities 
 


* Design electrical systems for mission-critical/data center projects.
* Collaborate with project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
* Perform technical evaluations and provide solutions to complex electrical engineering challenges.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and codes.
* Help grow a team that works together to create a collaborative environment that promotes career growth, the production of high-quality construction documents, client satisfaction, and acts as a safety net for each other.
* Coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers, EITs, and BIM Specialists with the balance of a multidiscipline team throughout the entire project’s development.
* Mentor, organize, and facilitate the growth of junior staff.
* Coordinate workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule.
* Establish client relations, and participate in marketing, design, and production meetings regarding electrical systems.
* Assist Marketing and Business Development groups in developing fee proposals and scope of work documents.
* Work with clients to understand their project specific requirements around reliability, growth increments, first cost versus life cycle costs, sustainability, construction schedules, and future flexibility.
* Attending and leading design meetings with other team members.
* Conduct schematic, design development, and contract document work sessions in conjunction with the Project Manager, Project Architect, and other disciplines.
* Performing QA/QC review of construction documents, specifications, and technical reports
* Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
* Design support during construction including field observations, submittal & shop drawing review, Request for Information (RFI) support. 
 
 

Qualifications 
 


* Strong organizational and time management skills.
* Excellent technical and specification writing abilities.
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis.
* Minimum of 15 years of consulting engineering experience in the design of high reliability electrical systems.
* Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
* Extensive knowledge of building electrical power, lighting and signal design, including life safety systems and building management systems.
* Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Office, BIM Revit, AutoCAD, and electrical design software.
* US Citizen. 
 
 

Preferred Qualifications 
 


* Previous Data Center/Mission Critical experience an architectural/engineering, or engineering consulting firm is desired.
* Extensive knowledge of the NEC, uninterruptible power systems, power distribution, generator support systems, grounding systems, and one-line creation.
* Strong desire to stay current with the trends of the fast-paced industry of mission critical.
* Working knowledge of the following programs: Bluebeam Revu, SKM Power Tools (or similar power system analysis tools), CYMCAP (or similar programs based on Neher-McGrath and IEC-60287 methods), and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 
 
 

Compensation 
 
The salary range for this position is $105,000-$180,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.