Electrical Engineer - Palo Alto, CA - Planate Management Group, LLC

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with technical support centers in South East Asia and East Africa, that provide program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for the conceptual design, review, and stamping, sealing of the drawings before submission to the clients. You will perform a variety of engineering duties to support the Department of Veterans Affairs in Pal Alto, CA.

This is open to those who are interested to work for 2 month contract. The salary range for this position, based on the market data is $100k - $120k (range varies depending on experience and qualifications.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee the project detail design structure before submitting it to clients
• Work with the Project Managers or Engineers in identifying the project risk and planning mitigation actions
• Implement the best practices, code standards, and use of technology in the execution of designs/delivery
• Provide weekly or monthly reports in the form of accurate and detailed reports
• Partner with other groups and/or departments to pursue significant opportunities, as well as teaming with the Business Development Group to produce compelling and winning proposals
• Ensure that the staff is competent and properly utilized, the undue risk is avoided, and the backlog is built to sustain the operation
•  Maintain awareness of industry trends (such as related technology, and green design), educates staff, and modify practices
• Utilize Computer-Aided Design software and other equipment to support project designs and plans, when necessary
• Lead the staff with a focus on developing talent and providing innovative and effective technical solutions and assure the skills necessary for successful execution are available; ensure the overall development of our professional
• Develop staff to improve skill levels and deliver services and stay abreast of evolving needs in the marketplace
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• Minimum of 8 years experience in electrical engineering design
• Preferred to have handled government and healthcare projects
• Ability to identify process and design improvements
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, AutoCADq3
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must lawfully reside in the United States and be eligible for employment (Planate does not sponsor visas or work permits)

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere.  We Take Care of Our Own; Personally and Professionally, Up and Down The Line.  

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!