Engineer I-EPC

Rosendin•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Engineer I is an entry-level engineering position focused on learning and developing competency in engineering 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 role supports electrical engineering work for photovoltaic (PV), distributed generation (DG), battery energy storage systems (BESS), and medium-voltage (MV) systems, collaborating with designers, senior engineers, project teams, and other trades. The position may involve working indoors and visiting job sites for supervised field surveys and construction support. Travel may be up to 10%, excluding local field visits. The general work environment includes extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, and bending. Work is primarily indoors, with fluorescent lighting and air conditioning; jobsite noise may be loud. Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds is required. Rosendin describes itself as an employee-owned electrical contractor and offers an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, competitive compensation, benefits, and an annual bonus program. The company states its commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity.

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 analysis programs for short circuits, overcurrent coordination, and arc-flash mitigation, such as SKM and E-Tap.
Ability to develop familiarity with applicable codes and energy-efficiency requirements.
Ability to learn and become competent in AutoCAD MEP, AutoCAD Map3D, Autodesk Civil3D, Google Earth, PVsyst, PVcase, Microsoft Office, 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.
Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally.
Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.

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 PV, DG, BESS, or MV systems.
Develop power single-line diagrams.
Develop and model short-circuit and overcurrent-protection-device coordination studies.
Assist with feeder schedules, cable-loss determinations, 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.
Assist in identifying drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors.
Assist with review of plans, technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates under senior-engineer supervision.
Assist senior engineers with field observations, design interpretations, and design updates during construction.
Learn and develop competency in the position’s essential engineering duties and responsibilities.