Electrical Engineer III Distribution -3079)

LED FastStart•Metairie, LA

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer III Distribution leads and participates in developing and implementing electrical designs for industrial and commercial electrical utility facilities. The role reviews or prepares data and uses specialty programs to support electrical design, leading electrical requirements through conceptual, preliminary, and final engineering phases and potentially operational support. It coordinates work across disciplines and contributes to project management by working with project managers and clients, obtaining field data, interacting with equipment vendors, attending project meetings, establishing project standards, and helping develop project design criteria. The role also coordinates and directs engineers, designers, and drafters to complete project work. Work includes designing power distribution systems at low, medium, and high voltages, as well as lighting and lighting power systems. The engineer prepares plans, technical specifications, reports, calculations, and cost estimates; incorporates equipment data into design documents; and promotes compliance with company and client standards and best practices. The position may require field work and travel to project locations, with the duration determined by project requirements and logistics.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Five to fewer than ten years of applicable experience.
Work history demonstrating experience performing design tasks and managing project resources, including staffing and scheduling, to meet project cost, time, and resource requirements.
Familiarity with electrical and control systems and applicable industry codes and standards.
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and other regulatory standards.
Ability to understand and perform basic calculations.
Ability to understand and use client- or company-provided specifications.
Ability to use applicable engineering software and established technical tools.
Ability and availability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability and availability to work overtime as needed based on the project.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively, verbally and in writing, to different audiences, including electrical design staff and clients.
Basic Microsoft Office skills, with proficiency in Excel.
Ability to interact with staff at all levels.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) registration in one or more states.

Responsibilities

Oversee, track, and report on all aspects of an electrical team assigned to a project.
Prepare detailed plans, technical specifications, and reports.
Perform calculations and process data using software or other established methods to support electrical engineering and control system design.
Document all calculations.
Gather equipment data and specifications, interpret them, and incorporate them into design documents.
Conform to and promote conformance with EDG and client standards and best practices.
Prepare cost estimates for design implementation based on project requirements and client needs.
Design low-, medium-, and high-voltage power distribution systems based on utility and project requirements.
Identify power distribution best practices that address safety issues and provide cost-effective client solutions.
Identify potential safety hazards, including arc-flash issues, and implement design changes to address them.
Direct Electrical Designers in developing power distribution drawings and documents.
Design lighting and lighting power systems based on project requirements, local codes, and client requirements.
Direct Electrical Designers, Drafters, and clients by explaining project requirements and design concepts.
Provide client support as directed by the project manager.
Document client conversations in which design decisions are made.
Identify project change orders and notify management as appropriate before completing the work.
Discuss additional or potential costs when requested changes warrant it.
Coach and mentor junior staff on appropriate client communications about costs.
Perform field work as needed to obtain accurate design information, including travel to project locations as required.
Perform additional duties as assigned.