Electrical Senior Consultant
About The Position
Schnabel is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to serve as a senior consultant, providing senior-level project advisory and review services on an on-call basis. The role involves senior technical review, staff mentoring, support for strategic project pursuits, and expert insight on complex projects involving electrical and controls engineering. The ideal candidate is well known in the dam and power generation industry and will support Schnabel’s existing work and strategic initiatives through technical leadership and market presence. The consultant will provide electrical engineering review and guidance for projects in the dams, tunnels, and hydropower generation sectors, working with colleagues across U.S. offices and technical disciplines. The role also contributes to technical and quality initiatives and the development of engineering proposals and qualification statements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 30 years of professional experience.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Washington state.
- Demonstrated expertise in planning, design, and construction of major dam and hydropower infrastructure projects, including industry-recognized leadership in investigations, risk evaluations, design, and engineering services during construction.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and desire to perform professionally at a high level.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to pass a background check, which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with IEEE and industry standards used for planning, design, and construction of applicable projects.
- Experience with electrical and controls design related to power plants, transmission and distribution systems, power protection, SCADA, water conveyance, and fish facilities.
Responsibilities
- Serve as an electrical engineer and provide senior review for projects of varying size and complexity in the dams, tunnels, and hydropower generation sectors.
- Collaborate with peers in offices across the U.S. and across technical disciplines to achieve project goals.
- Provide analysis and design guidance and review design calculations, engineering analyses, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
- Mentor junior and mid-level staff.
- Assist in developing technical and quality initiatives.
- Support the development of engineering proposals and qualification statements.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance (100% company-paid)
- Short-term disability insurance (100% company-paid)
- Long-term disability insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
- Bonus program
- Paid time off
- Nine paid holidays
- Wellness program
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- Maternity leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
