Electrical Engineer

APTIM • Knoxville, TN

10d • $80,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

APTIM is seeking an electrical engineer to join our team of engineering
professionals serving our Government and Commercial programs.

Engineers will apply critical thinking skills to initial planning, procurement
support, plan development, design, construction, and commissioning phases of
projects. APTIM expects our engineers to be creative problem solvers and
actively look for the best way to support our varied Government and commercial
clients. Engineers will often work on multiple projects simultaneously and
perform other duties as required. This position prefers prior knowledge of the
engineering and construction industry and an understanding of basic corporate
mechanisms such as scopes of work, construction safety protocols, and experience
in a professional work environment.

Requirements

• Requires Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited school.
• 5 -9 years related experience.
• Has basic knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures in electrical engineering.
• Familiarity with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, and ANSI codes and standards.
• Has a Professional Engineering license or the ability to obtain within a short time frame after hire.
• Ability to obtain a DOE security clearance - must be a US Citizen. For additional information please see DOE Order 472.2.
• Strong computer skills with Office products (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Training and experience with engineering analysis software (ETAP, SKM, Visual, etc.)
• Training and/or experience with CADD (AutoCAD, REVIT, and/or MicroStation, etc.).
• Good verbal and writing skills.
• Candidates must be willing to travel for infrequent (and typically short) field/site visits.

Nice To Haves

• Factory, field, and/or construction experience a strong plus.
• Practical electrical skills a plus.
• Experience with instrumentation and controls systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce complete electrical design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and supporting electrical calculations. This includes engineering for systems such as power distribution, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, backup power supply, instrumentation, controls, and fire detection/alarming.
• May perform in project leadership role and/or may supervise the activities of lower level personnel in the performance of project work.
• Provides resolution to a diverse scope and range of complex problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Coordinate with and consult other Engineers and Designers to engineer, plan, and detail components and systems and resolve various technical and other issues.
• Coordinate and work with other Disciplines for complete multi-discipline design packages.
• Assist with both the initial planning and as well as design phases of projects.
• Support procurement and construction phases of projects with engineering knowledge and experience.
• Ensures conformance to applicable engineering codes and standards as well as company policies and procedures.
• Travel to work site locations to provide engineering support and conduct meetings with clients. May travel to other company offices to support engineering efforts as well.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Company paid and optional Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here: APTIM 401(k) Guide [https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/getattachment/427b25cf-c3d5-43c1-97af-a3c3f474a136/APTIM-Corp-401(k)-Guide.pdf] APTIM - Helpful Documents [https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/helpful-documents]

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees