Electrical Design Engineer

OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc.•Greenville, SC

51d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support our client in Greenville, SC. This position serves as a staff engineer performing engineering assignments of intermediate complexity. The Contractor will provide essential technical knowledge and perform engineering work as described below. Under direct supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer or Area Lead Engineer, analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of intermediate complexity in accordance with project requirements. Develop and review specifications and design criteria. Perform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems; and solve technical problems of intermediate complexity. Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients. Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures. Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost, and schedule baselines. Establish, control, and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts. Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations, and review of vendor submittments. Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
Intermediate knowledge of discipline codes and standards
Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
Experience providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services on commercial or industrial projects
Proficiency executing EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline environment
Must be able to complete an Electrical Designer Self-Assessment Form
US Citizenship is required to perform this contract.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer license
Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) NQA-1
Practical field experience
EPC project experience for the U.S. Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency
EPC project experience for Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program
EPC project experience for Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology
Proficiency with Intergraph Smart3D (S3D)
Proficiency with Visual Professional lighting design software
Advanced knowledge of electrical power systems software (e.g., SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL), Electrical Transient and Analysis Program (ETAP), etc.)
Intermediate knowledge of power systems

Responsibilities

Create and modify electrical design drawings (e.g., single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagram layouts, raceway, lighting, and grounding)
Perform complex system studies (e.g., short circuit, load flow, stability, motor starting, harmonics, relay coordination and ground grid)
Develop area classifications and design documents
Develop electrical design documents
Perform electrical calculations such as short circuit, relay coordination, voltage drop, cable de-rating, and cable pulling tension
Prepare motor schematics and wiring diagrams