Entry Level Electrical Engineer

SEnergy•Boerne, TX

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking proactive, analytical, detail oriented, creative Entry Level Engineer with proven success in design and project coordination for electrical substations. This position entails detail engineering and design of substation projects from conceptual design through construction from 4kV to 345kV. The position is located at our Boerne office and may require some overnight travel to project sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
Possess strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills and able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
0-2 years’ experience in industry or related industry
EIT preferred
Exceptional computer skills, with emphasis in project management, spreadsheet and word processing applications.
Strong skills of time management, organizational and multi-tasking.
This position requires the ability to listen and hear, good eyesight, sitting, standing, walking, and use of hands and arms.

Responsibilities

Stay abreast with changing technology, work planning and design methodologies associated with Substation design.
Represent SEnergy and Client when meeting with other stakeholders including property owners, other engineering firms or construction services.
Effectively communicate with Client(s) in a timely manner for assigned projects, representing SEnergy; all Client inquiries should have a response back to Client within 48 hours of request.
Ensure adherence to Client standards to develop detailed scope and engineering plans for projects. Prepare scope of work to be presented to Clients.
Project Management from start to finish including scoping to final design and implementation, for substation projects including SCADA, station physical layouts, selections/elevations, cable and ground conduit plans, ground grid design, foundation plans, structural plans, control enclosure, lighting protection and yard lighting plans.
Interpret codes and standards associated with project and ensure codes and standards are adhered to.
Develop timeline, coordinate, and assign tasks to engineers, construction or administrative staff and manage timeline until project completion.
Perform research and investigation, acquires permit applications, perform material testing, coordinates CADD work with team members and assists in scheduling and budgeting requirements for projects.
Maintain good project documentation, including calculations, telephone conversations, design decisions, rationale and filing copies of all pertinent information.
Attend project meetings as necessary with Clients to coordinate design and address any issues.
Quality control project work to maintain the expected standards for project deliverables, including CAD work ensuring accurate scales, proper spelling, proper formatting, and completeness.
Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with key Client personnel with whom project work is interfaced with.
Assist in preparing project schedules and budgets for timely completion.
Prepare project status reports and deliver to Client in a consistent and timely manner.
Accountable for the resolution of technical engineering conflicts that affect cost, schedule quality or customer satisfaction.
Mentor and/or train other staff members to transfer personal design knowledge to others.
Perform administrative duties as required from time to time including mailings, office supply and documentation reproductions.
Complete timesheets daily with project summaries in the invoicing standard format. Prepare by deadline, accurate and complete invoice letter write-ups for project work in accordance with the Company’s standard format.
Various other duties as assigned.