Engineer I-EPC

Rosendin•RREG CA REI Headquarters, CA

1d•$85,200 - $111,900

About The Position

The Engineer I is an entry-level engineering position intended to help the employee learn and develop competency in the role’s essential duties. Under the direct supervision of an Engineering Team Lead or Manager, the Engineer provides technical engineering design, consultation, information, and assistance to internal and external customers to help ensure projects comply with engineering standards. The position works with designers, senior engineers, project teams, and other trades on electrical engineering design and construction activities. Travel may be up to 10%, not including local field visits. Work is conducted primarily indoors, with some jobsite visits and field activities. The general work environment involves sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, and bending. Environmental conditions may include fluorescent lighting and air conditioning; noise is usually low to medium but can be loud at a jobsite. Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architectural engineering, or construction sciences, or equivalent experience.
Currently working on Engineering in Training from the National Council of Engineering Examiners (NCEES).
Ability to learn engineering analytical programs for short circuits, overcurrent coordination, and arc-flash mitigation, such as SKM and E-Tap.
Ability to develop familiarity with codes and energy-efficiency requirements.
Ability to learn and become competent in AutoCAD MEP, AutoCAD Map 3D, Autodesk Civil 3D, Google Earth, PVsyst, PVcase, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.), and illuminance software.
Ability to manage multiple tasks under a supervisor’s direction.
Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position.
Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally.
Competencies: teamwork, productivity, and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

Oversee or collaborate with designers assigned to the employee’s work or team.
Review, comment on, and process equipment and system submittals.
Coordinate with civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, operations, field teams, and electrical trades.
Prepare, check, and specify power, lighting, and auxiliary systems for photovoltaic (PV), distributed generation (DG), battery energy storage systems (BESS), or medium-voltage (MV) systems.
Develop power single-line diagrams and model short circuits and overcurrent protection device coordination studies.
Assist with feeder schedules, cable-loss calculations, and energy-production modeling under senior-engineer supervision.
Coordinate work with project specifications and equipment manufacturers.
Visit job sites to survey existing electrical conditions under supervision.
Learn and use engineering analysis programs to analyze loads, lighting levels, and short-circuit currents under senior-engineer supervision.
Participate in project team meetings and interface with team members, architects, subcontractors, and engineers from other trades as needed.
Work with the engineering supervisor to understand design criteria and budgetary issues.
Develop skills in identifying drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors.
Assist with reviewing plans, technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates under senior-engineer supervision.
Assist senior engineers with field observations, design interpretations, and design updates during construction.
Perform other responsibilities assigned according to the position’s role within the business unit.