Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. (JMT) is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of 1,800 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, construction management, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #51 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
JMT has been successful in developing strong architectural and engineering relationships with federal government Design-Build contractors and particular agencies. As a result of the related profitable growth over the last 5 years, JMT has identified a major corporate focus on further significant expansion within this market as well as with our other core practices.
To accomplish the growth objective described above, JMT is seeking a highly motivated individual who has the desire, relationships, and technical and business abilities to develop and lead a facilities engineering practice in the North Carolina/South Carolina/Georgia region focused on, but not limited to, various institutional and federal government clients such as those described above and other transportation organizations within the region. The ideal candidate will also be technically well-versed and expected to efficiently lead and perform a variety of engineering design tasks in the electrical engineering field.
JMT is seeking a highly motivated individual who has the desire, relationships, and technical and business abilities to serve as an Sr. Electrical Engineer/PM in the JMT Charleston, SC Office. As project manager, the candidate will have the opportunity to manage a multi-discipline MEP design team and assist with growing the facilities engineering practice in the Southeastern region.
The ideal candidate will be technically well-versed and expected to efficiently lead and perform a variety of engineering design tasks in the electrical engineering field. Group management responsibilities will include assistance with business development, client management, financial performance, staff development, proposal development and the assurance of superior technical quality of our products and services. The candidate will act as the principal technical face of the electrical practice in the region and will represent the firm in external activities and groups, including local engineering associations.
The ideal candidate is a senior electrical engineer with experience providing power and control of mechanical systems. The individual will assure compliance with all federal, state and local codes. The candidate will assist the region's MEP Section Head to ensure a superior quality product and outstanding customer service to our clients by planning, scheduling, coordinating and conducting work efforts; providing technical guidance and supervising the work of other engineers and support personnel; coordinating and securing required approvals; and conducting the final review of project contract documents. This position offers the opportunity to resolve complex technical challenges such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and challenging coordination requirements.
Required Skills
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and computer-based mechanical and electrical programs is required
Working knowledge of REVIT, Microstation and Arc Flash Hazard Analysis (ex: SKM or ETAP) software along with computing production tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is a plus
Must be an outgoing individual who works well in a cooperative, team-oriented environment that spans multiple office locations
Strong teaching skills and a passion for improving others and the community
Desire to participate and excel with a broad range of project types, roles, customers and tasks
Understanding and application of NEC, IBC and NFPA codes for completing electrical design work
Preferred Skills
Highly skilled with Short Circuit, Coordination and Arc Flash Studies utilizing of SKM and / or ETAP
Experience laying out lighting fixtures and circuiting including the performance of lighting level calculations using AGI32 or other software.
Experience designing lighting control systems to meet energy standards
Experience laying out fire alarm devices to be in compliance with NFPA 72
Experience laying out special systems equipment including security, data and communications, CCTV in accordance with BICSI
Experience with generator sizing using manufactures generator sizing software
Knowledge and Experience in editing specifications for Electrical Power, Lighting, Fire Alarm, Generator and Special Systems
Required Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field from an ABET accredited program is required. Engineering, Business or Management Graduate Degree is a plus.
PE is required. Ability to obtain licenses other states via NCEES reciprocity within 12 months of hire
Minimum of 10 years of progressive work experience in the facilities engineering, design and construction field
LEED accreditation is a plus
Commissioning certification is a plus
PMP certification is a plus
CEM Certification is a plus
Experience with developing client relationships with local governmental and institutional clients and organizations
Must show previous experience with project management and directing or providing technical guidance to others
Working Conditions
Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.
Job Competencies
Adaptability
Building Relationships & Teamwork
Business Acumen
Client Focus
Communication
Decision Making
Planning and Organizing/Time Management
Quality Service
If Managing Others
Collaboration
Delegation
Managing Performance
JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
