Introduction
LAWA’s Planning & Division (PDD) is seeking qualified candidates for our “ENGINEER V” position in our Building Engineering Unit (BEU).
Join us in our mission to “Make The Journey Better” for the billions of passengers, employees, and guests that travel to & through our Airports. The selected candidate will join our team of 40+ planners, architects, engineers, and other technical professionals to plan & design our next wave of capital investments, including airfield improvements, terminal improvements, infrastructure improvements, and more.
Key Identifiers for the position
- Extensive experience with the planning, design, procurement, construction, and activation of major capital programs, preferably at major transportation hubs (such as airports)
- Extensive experience with stakeholder engagement, preferably with electrical utility providers (such as LADWP) and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (such as LADBS)
- Extensive experience with large utilities & infrastructure programs (including electrical generation, transmission, distribution, and customer services), preferably in the Los Angeles area.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills in a collaborative setting
Essential Job Duties
- Coordinate closely with LAWA and LADWP personnel to plan, design, construct, monitor, maintain, and manage the electrical infrastructure at LAX.
- Evaluate the historical & current electrical demands at LAX, and forecast future needs & demands.
- Provide technical reviews of design & construction documents, requests for information (RFI), change requests, and other technical documents from designers, contractors, and project managers.
- Participate in coordination-meetings with staff and executive leadership from LAWA and LADWP
- Develop high-quality technical reports to advise & assist LAWA with the use of innovative technologies to enhance the resiliency, sustainability, and efficiency of our electrical systems
- Work alongside a multi-disciplined team of planners, architects, engineers, construction managers, business managers, and other professionals in a collaborative environment
- Develop tools, templates, and standards to innovate and improve our processes
Desired Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or related field (Master’s Preferred)
- 20+ Years of Professional Experience, preferably on large electrical infrastructure programs with direct involvement from LADWP