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Sr. Electrical Engineer - Project Management

CBRE

East Hartford, CTJob$130–169K/yrTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$130–169K/yr
Location
East Hartford, CT
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Professional License

Job overview

CBRE is hiring a Sr. Electrical Engineer - Project Management. The Senior Project Management Consultant (Electrical Engineer) at CBRE serves as the electrical engineering subject matter expert for Pratt & Whitney facilities in East Hartford, providing technical leadership on electrical systems for capital, maintenance, repair, and operations projects while collaborating with project managers, contractors, and internal teams.

Key focus areas include Provide electrical engineering support for manufacturing processes, infrastructure, and equipment within the facility by designing, specifying, purchasing, and constructing electrical systems and components, Provide hands‑on involvement with equipment and processes by being available to operators and maintenance personnel, and Provide technical expertise in the maintenance, modification, and installation of equipment and machinery in the manufacturing process.

Important skills include AutoCAD, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Excel, Electrical Engineering, and Project Management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AutoCADSmartsheetMicrosoft Office WordMicrosoft Office ExcelElectrical EngineeringProject Management

Qualifications

B.S. Degree in Electrical EngineeringProfessional License5+ Years Facilities Management Experience in Manufacturing7+ Years Engineering Construction Project Management Experience

Full job description

About the role

The Senior Project Management Consultant (ElectricalEngineer) serves as the electrical engineering subject matter expert within theCBRE Project Management and Facilities Maintenance teams, supporting keystakeholders and Pratt & Whitney facilities across the East Hartfordcampus.

This role provides technical leadership on electricalsystems in support of both capital (CapEx) and maintenance, repair, andoperations projects. The position partners with project managers andmaintenance personnel to develop technical scopes, assess design feasibility,and support execution strategies aligned with campus infrastructure and operationalrequirements.

Working cross-functionally with project managers, plantengineering (mechanical, structural, etc.), and internal customers tocoordinate new equipment installations. This role ensures electricalconsiderations are effectively integrated into project planning and delivery.The position also collaborates with contractors, vendors, and the CAD Managerto ensure accurate electrical documentation (site one-line, substation andvault one-lines, panel schedules, etc.), and arc flash protection andprotective device coordination with existing electrical systems.

The role supports a wide range of electrical engineeringefforts across a complex manufacturing campus, from equipment installations tolarge-scale infrastructure and utility system upgrades/maintenance. Itcontributes to campus-wide planning initiatives, system reliability, andcoordinated activities such as major utility shutdowns and phasedinfrastructure improvements.

What you’ll do

  • Provides Electrical engineering support for manufacturing processes, infrastructure, and equipment within the facility by designing, specifying, purchasing, and constructing electrical systems and components.

  • Provide hands-on involvement with equipment and processes by being available to the operators and maintenance personnel and gaining intimate knowledge of processes.

  • Provide technical expertise in the maintenance and modification and installation of equipment and machinery in the manufacturing process.

  • Supports project management teams for multiple construction infrastructure projects. This includes planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.

  • Work directly with clients and team members/project managers to prepare all elements of the project. This includes the scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.

  • Define the project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through the project qualification process.

  • Facilitate the development of a charter and integrated timeline.

  • Ensure all functions remain on schedule and issues get resolved or escalated.

  • Facilitate regular meetings to review project status for active and pending projects.

  • Collaborate to develop solutions and guide the project team through implementation and completion.

  • Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.

  • Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.

  • Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.

  • Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.

  • Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.OK

  • Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.

  • Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.

What you’ll need

  • B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.

  • Professional license preferred.

  • Minimum of five (5) years directly related experience in facilities management within a manufacturing environment.

  • Experience in engineering/construction project management for a minimum of seven (7) years Equivalent combination of experience in an advisory and/or engineering supervisory capacity required.

  • Hands-on experience with tenant/capital improvement construction projects preferred; ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple projects, ability to read and understand construction specifications and documents.

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), AutoCad and Smartsheet software.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the position is $130K per year and the maximum salary for the position is or $169K per year. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

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