Principal Arc Flash Engineer

ESCO Group•Marion, IA

21h•Remote

About The Position

The Principal Arc Flash Engineer position is a leadership level position within the technical delivery structure of ESCO Group. This position is best described as a key technical resource for external customer consultation and evaluation for complex applications on multiple projects simultaneously. Work executed will be primarily independent but is positioned within a team environment. This position requires acquisition and mastery of electrical distribution knowledge and safety expertise. Technical and strategic leadership and mentorship of others is required of this role.

Requirements

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree program in electrical engineering from an accredited college, technical school, or university and ten years or more of related work or industry experience; or A combination of equivalent education and or experience will be considered with solid evidence of success.
Advanced experience in electric power systems.
Advanced experience and knowledge with short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc-flash, and power quality studies.
Advanced experience with a power system modeling software tool such as SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, EasyPower, etc.
Demonstrated to be highly proficient with computer technologies including but not limited to, Windows Operating Systems, and the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
PE licensure by the NPSE within 180 days.
Self-starter that exhibits a high level of initiative and resourcefulness.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Willingness to take on and complete multiple project assignments quickly and efficiently.
Develops meaningful relationships to build trust.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Adapts behavior to changing circumstances.
Work produced demonstrates excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent customer service and teamwork skills.
Provides effective coaching and feedback.
Able to effectively communicate and train others in areas of expertise.
Creates a culture of personal ownership.

Responsibilities

Lead the effort to execute technical projects and consultation.
Make onsite visits to customer sites and interact with customers to gather critical information, resolve project issues, address customer concerns, and review engineering plans.
Estimate and bid new projects as well as perform direct sales activities for smaller accounts.
Conduct short-circuit, protective device coordination, and arc-flash studies.
Ensure that electrical engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and studies are conducted according to IEEE and NFPA standards.
Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provides knowledge and counsel to others.
Deliver the highest level of technical expertise in the bid process.
Provide quality assessments of overall work performed by the team.
Provide guidance and training to others with less experience through mentoring and project leadership.
Work with management to help develop and execute strategies to retain and improve business with key clients.
Maintain professional client relationships.
Utilize, support, and enhance ESCO’s standards and best practices.
Understand and follow all safety, conduct, and policy requirements established by ESCO and clients.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or deemed necessary by management.