Engineer II-EPC

Rosendin•San Jose, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineer II is a mid-level engineering position responsible for providing technical engineering information and support to the senior engineers to ensure that projects comply with the project requirements and all engineering standards, applicable codes, and specifications. The candidate will have knowledge of various electrical engineering and interdisciplinary coordination concepts, including but not limited to power distribution, lighting, grounding, energy conservation, and value engineering related to designing state-of-the-art, constructible projects.

Requirements

Requires working electrical engineering knowledge, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, energy conservation, and value engineering related to designing state-of-the-art constructible projects.
Fully competent in the majority of Engineering I skills.
Proficiency in Analytics programs for short circuit and over-current coordination and arc flash analysis programs.
Fluency with the Codes.
Working knowledge of the energy efficiency requirements.
Proficient in AutoCAD MEP, AutoCAD Map3D, Autodesk Civil3D, Google Earth, PVsyst, PVcase, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); illumination software
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
Ability to work 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 with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architectural engineering, construction sciences, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 2 years of Renewable Engineering Experience
Successfully completed the Engineering in Training from the National Council of Engineering Examiners (NCEES) and encouraged to pursue registration as a Professional Engineer.
Can be a combination of education, training, and relevant experience

Nice To Haves

High-rise residential, Commercial, and Data Center experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee junior engineers, designers, and staff assigned to your work or team. In this instance, an Engineer II would feel comfortable and capable of leading projects of limited scope.
Review, comment, and process equipment and system submittals in coordination with the Engineer of Record.
Generate electrical specifications appropriate for the project.
Develop a complete and accurate sequence of operations for all designed systems.
Working knowledge of equipment and system testing and commissioning.
Perform process coordination between architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, project management, field, and all electrical trades.
Prepare designs, check, and specify power, lighting, and auxiliary systems for photovoltaic (PV), distributive generation (DG), battery energy storage systems (BESS), or medium voltage (MV) systems.
Prepare power system single-line diagrams, including feeder, overcurrent protection sizing, and equipment elevations.
Conduct short circuit, overcurrent protection device coordination studies, and Arc Flash mitigation Studies.
Perform calculations to determine distribution capacity due to voltage drop, voltage droop, or underground heat effect(Neher-McGrath).
Coordinate your work with the project Specifications or equipment manufacturers.
Visit job sites to field survey existing electrical conditions.
May include on-site field assignments
Utilize engineering analysis programs and professional judgment to analyze loads, energy production, lighting levels, and short circuit currents.
Conduct value engineering functions.
Gain comfort leading project design team meetings.
Interface with various team members, particularly the client, architect, subcontractors, and engineers from other trades.
Research and resolve drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors.
Represent the design group during the construction to ensure the operations team is provided with proper and timely information for installation.
This will include attendance at Owner and Contractor meetings.
Assist in Marketing of the firm.