Design Engineer IV, Electrical
About The Position
The Design Engineer IV, Electrical (Power) performs electrical engineering and design for industrial power-distribution systems, with an emphasis on medium-voltage systems and equipment. The role develops and reviews power-system studies, calculations, specifications, single-line diagrams, equipment requirements, protection and control requirements, and vendor documentation. The engineer coordinates with clients, suppliers, contractors, and other engineering disciplines, and may serve as an electrical Area Lead or Lead Engineer on assigned projects. Power-generation or electrical power-plant experience is highly desirable; transmission and substation experience is beneficial. This position is contingent upon contract award.
Requirements
- Accredited four-year degree, or global equivalent, in electrical engineering.
- Eight or more years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
- Active Professional Engineer license in a U.S. state or jurisdiction; California licensure is not required at the time of application.
- Demonstrated power-distribution engineering experience, including medium-voltage systems and equipment.
- Experience with electrical calculations, power-system studies, equipment specifications, and design documents.
- Ability to exercise independent technical judgment and coordinate within a multidisciplinary project environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
- Job-related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines.
- Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
- Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability, and cost of materials.
- Effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting capability.
- Practical field experience.
- Intermediate computer and software skills, including word processing, email, spreadsheets, and electronic presentation programs.
Nice To Haves
- Professional registration and membership in a technical society.
- Electrical engineering education emphasizing power systems.
- Power-generation or electrical power-plant engineering experience.
- Experience with medium-voltage switchgear, motor controllers, transformers, motors, generators, protective relays, and grounding systems.
- Experience with ETAP, SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, or comparable analysis software.
- Experience with protective-device coordination, arc-flash, short-circuit, load-flow, motor-starting, and grounding studies.
- Transmission, substation, utility-interconnection, testing, commissioning, startup, or electrical Area Lead experience.
Responsibilities
- Apply Cost Competitive Execution techniques to develop the most cost-effective total project solution for execution of discipline engineering work.
- Develop and review electrical specifications, including design criteria.
- Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting.
- Perform and check electrical calculations, specify equipment, and solve moderately complex engineering problems.
- Review vendor equipment documentation within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek resolution of discrepancies.
- Analyze problems of varying complexity and make independent recommendations in accordance with organizational and project objectives and guidelines.
- Coordinate with clients, suppliers, contractors, and other engineering disciplines.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Disability coverage.
- Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
- Voluntary benefit plans.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off for salaried employees, including personal, bereavement, sick, and holiday leave.
- Paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees.
- Parental leave.
- Training and development courses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
