Electrical Engineer
About The Position
Apply advanced science, technology and engineering concepts to design, analyze, and model a structure, system or component (SSC) through preparation of releasable drawings, specifications and other design documents. Develops solutions to complex problems or creates innovations through adaption of emerging technological developments or processes. Be aware of and apply the latest technologies and engineering tools to the design effort. Plans and conducts efforts on complex assignments or projects. Reviews progress and evaluates results. May lead or direct major complex projects. Act in liaison capacity with other departments, divisions and branches. Evaluates progress and results and recommends major changes in procedures. Integrate safety into all aspects of the engineering designs. Be totally committed to safety in the workplace for yourself and for others. Support the Idaho Environmental Coalition’s safety program goals for maintaining a safety conscious work environment, including active participation in safety programs and activities. Maintain a working knowledge of the Federal and State Orders and Regulations, National Consensus Codes and Standards, and quality assurance. environment, safety and security requirements. Subject matter expert in area of specialty. Provide technical consulting and peer review within area of expertise to other engineers. Applies continuous improvement process to promote positive changes in practices, programs, and procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills; can effectively write reports and make presentations and productively interface with customer.
- Participates in continuing education, maintains and enhances technical capability and continues to acquire competence in engineering disciplines.
- Experience and proficiency with power distribution design and analysis programs such as SKM Powertools.
- Experience and proficiency with all aspects of power distribution, grounding, lightning protection, lighting, and cathodic protection.
- U.S. citizenship
- REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) is required to gain access to all IEC and INL facilities
- Males born after December 31, 1959, must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS).
Nice To Haves
- State of Idaho Professional Engineer (PE) License in the field of Electrical Engineering is preferred for this position or ability to obtain license in 6 months.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with customers to understand customer’s requirements and identify customer’s design goals
- Identify interfaces to other system components
- Identify applicable codes, standards, regulations and procedures
- Concur with technical and functional requirements(TFRs, FCFs, FDCs, SDDs)
- Evaluate hazards and safety requirements
- Determine environmental and pollution prevention checklist requirements
- Determine other ESH&QA (e.g. ALARA, Life Safety, Fire Protection, & IH) requirements
- Understand and research existing systems
- Research vendor literature
- Identify whether and what type of design activities are needed
- Evaluate new technologies and equipment
- Identify research, studies and testing required to proceed with the design
- Prepare design options and concepts
- Incorporate safety into all aspects of the design
- Develop and/or evaluate design alternatives
- Coordinate designs with other disciplines
- Confirm compliance to applicable of codes and standards
- Perform and document design analyses
- Develop and use mathematical models
- Propose and develop prototype systems, if needed
- Confirm design complies with requirements
- Prepare and issue construction/fabrication drawings
- Develop and issue construction specifications
- Develop materials and parts lists
- Develop engineering design files (EDFs)
- Develop system design descriptions (SDDs)
- Develop acceptance criteria
- Participate in the design review process
- Utilize alternate mathematical models
- Support troubleshooting on final installation
- Support acceptance testing at project startup
- Support procurement of materials, equipment and services
- Support development of work orders
- Support construction, installation and start-up efforts
- Prepare field change documentation when required
- Support operational and maintenance procedure development and training
- Update (as-build) documentation as directed by the Design Authority
- Support readiness reviews
- When assigned, oversee project design tasks
- Request multidiscipline resources to accomplish design tasks
- Mentor less experienced engineers using a broad depth of engineering experience
- Negotiate engineering design schedules
- Determine engineering tools to use in areas of expertise
- Maintain training qualifications current
- Review and support all company policies
- Participate in employee and company safety activities and programs
- Support and promote a safety conscious work environment
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
- Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
- Drug-free workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
