Associate Director of Electrical Engineering - Catapult
Charlotte, NC
About the Job
About AME Consulting Engineers
Considered design experts in the federal/military, municipal/local government, and healthcare markets, AME Consulting Engineers (AME) has designed projects ranging in size from $75,000 to $1B. All services are provided in-house and utilize the latest technology and innovations in engineering.
Founded in 2006, AME has been named one of Charlotte's Best Places to Work five years in a row. Our team of 36 professionals offer Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), and Technology engineering services nationwide. We are a Federal HUBZone and Small Business Enterprise. In 2020, AME transitioned to a 100% employee-owned company in recognition of their team's unwavering commitment to exceptional quality.
If you are looking for a great opportunity to work with engineering professionals in a fun work environment, AME may be the place for you. In 2022, AME was once again named a Charlotte BEST PLACE TO WORK, by the Charlotte Business Journal, we are now a six-time winner in this competition.
AME offers a comprehensive benefits package including 100% employee ownership, paid holidays, unlimited paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance, professional development, and 401k retirement plan. Our collaborative work environment offers a casual dress code and work from home-half day Fridays.
We are currently seeking a successful, Associate Director of Electrical Engineering
This position provides technical and design services in support of electrical design projects to produce construction drawings and specifications for our clients. This position will be to directly assist the Director of Electrical Engineer with job growth potential to be elevated to the Director of Electrical Engineering in the very near future.
Responsibilities of the Associate Director of Electrical Engineering include:
Leading the design effort on large and small projects
Managing design schedules and design team members
Being able to interact and work directly with Architects and Owners
Evaluation, selection, and application of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to assigned projects
Mentoring senior and junior-level staff
Leading the preparation of various written reports and meeting minutes
Producing and leading the creation of design documents (drawings and specifications)
Willingness to travel for projects nationally and internationally
Providing Quality Control (QC) to assure adherence to applicable codes, company standards, and project requirements
Serving as a technical consultant concerning planning, design, and construction for different categories of facilities
Providing assistance in the determination of departmental resources and long-term planning
Delegation of tasks and responsibilities
Serving as the individual in responsible charge of projects (DOR)
Required Experience - Associate Director of Electrical Engineering:
BS in Electrical Engineering with PE Registration and the ability to be licensed by comity in other states
15 plus years of experience in Electrical Design including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, grounding, coordination/arc flash studies
Extensive knowledge of the National Electric Code
Strong knowledge of Building Codes, Applicable NFPA Codes, and Energy Codes
Experience in Federal/Municipal Government, Healthcare or Aviation are preferred but are not required
Must know REVIT and AutoCAD
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software
Must be able to work as part of a team and balance multiple projects
Must be self-motivated and work independently to complete work assignments
Must be a US Citizen and have a valid driver's license
LEED AP certification preferred
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