Arc Flash Engineer

ESCO Group•Marion, IA

1d•$105,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Arc Flash Engineer position is a leadership level position within the technical delivery structure of ESCO Group. This position is best described as a key technical resource for external customer consultation and evaluation for complex applications on multiple projects simultaneously. Work executed will be primarily independent but is positioned within a team environment and requires a collaborative cross-functional team approach. This position is expected to provide technical leadership and support divisional objectives. This position requires acquisition and mastery of electrical distribution knowledge and safety expertise. This position will provide technical and strategic leadership and mentorship of others.

Requirements

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree program in electrical engineering from an accredited college, technical school, or university and ten years or more of related work or industry experience; or A combination of equivalent education and/or experience will be considered with solid evidence of success.
PE license required or willingness to obtain.
Demonstrates ability to lead and mentor team members while ensuring alignment with divisional goals.
Advanced experience in electric power systems.
Advanced experience and knowledge with short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc-flash, and power quality studies.
Advanced experience with power system modeling software tools such as SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, EasyPower, etc.
Demonstrates high proficiency with computer technology including but not limited to Windows operating systems and Microsoft 365 applications.
Self-starter that exhibits a high level of initiative and resourcefulness.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Willingness to take on and complete multiple project assignments quickly and efficiently.
Develops meaningful relationships to build trust.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Adapts behavior to changing circumstances.
Work produced demonstrates excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent customer service and teamwork skills.
Provides effective coaching and feedback.
Strong leadership skills with ability to guide teams and achieve project outcomes.
Able to effectively communicate and train others in areas of expertise.
Creates a culture of personal ownership.

Responsibilities

Lead the effort to execute technical projects and consultation.
Make onsite visits to customer sites and interact with customers to gather critical information, resolve project issues, address customer concerns, and review engineering plans.
Estimate and bid new projects as well as perform direct sales activities for smaller accounts.
Conduct short-circuit, protective device coordination, and arc-flash studies.
Ensure that electrical engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and studies are conducted according to IEEE and NFPA standards.
Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provides knowledge and counsel to others.
Deliver the highest level of technical expertise in the bid process.
Provide quality assessments of overall work performed by the team.
Lead, mentor, and develop team members while ensuring alignment with divisional priorities.
Provide leadership and drive alignment across projects and teams, ensuring consistent execution that supports divisional objectives.
Work with management to help develop and execute strategies to retain and improve business with key clients.
Maintain professional client relationships.
Utilize, support, and enhance ESCO’s standards and best practices.
Understand and follow all safety, conduct, and policy requirements established by ESCO and clients.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or deemed necessary by management.