Project Professional Electrical Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.•Salt Lake City, UT

23h

About The Position

Geosyntec is seeking an experienced Project Professional Electrical Engineer based out of its Salt Lake City, Utah office. The role supports the firm’s engineering design practice and provides electrical engineering services to its expanding process engineering and water and wastewater treatment practices for industrial and municipal clients. The engineer develops and reviews technical approaches and detailed electrical and control system designs for greenfield and brownfield projects. The work includes electrical design calculations and studies; preparing equipment specifications, drawings, and technical documentation; coordinating with multidisciplinary teams; and conducting site surveys and inspections. The position also involves managing concurrent assignments, working with clients and other stakeholders, contributing to business development and staff development, and traveling to project and client locations. Regular field work and overnight travel are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited college or university in Electrical and/or Control Engineering.
At least 7 years of electrical engineering experience focused on Electrical and Control Engineering design for process engineering projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong background with industrial equipment, electrical motors and VFDs, power distribution, instrumentation, and process controls/automation.
Demonstrated working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including NFPA and IEEE.
Experience participating in and managing multidisciplinary project teams.
Leadership and attention to detail.
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, manage multiple project assignments, and meet strict deadlines.
Availability for regular field work and overnight travel.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and satisfactory driving record for business travel.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in engineering.
Professional registration, such as P.E.
Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and refreshers.

Responsibilities

Develop and review technical approaches and detailed electrical and control system designs for greenfield and brownfield projects.
Design electrical and control systems in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
Prepare specifications for major power system equipment, including transformers, switchboards, switchgear, motor control centers, and control panels.
Apply relevant NFPA publications and IEEE standards and guidelines to project designs.
Perform electrical design calculations, including load flow, short-circuit, arc-flash, and protective device coordination studies.
Collaborate with mechanical/process, civil, structural, and other engineers and technical specialists to design and implement electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems.
Read, interpret, and develop P&IDs.
Prepare and update technical drawings and documentation for power and control systems, including single-line diagrams, conduit and cable sizing and specifications, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Conduct site surveys and inspections to evaluate electrical and control system installation and operation.
Prepare for and participate in meetings with clients, regulators, and other stakeholders; develop work plans, evaluate data, and prepare reports.
Define, execute, manage, and deliver multiple concurrent assignments at task and project levels, and contribute to multidisciplinary teams and meetings.
Contribute to lead generation, business development, staff development, and mentoring, and strengthen the firm’s industry reputation through publications and conference participation.
Drive personal, company, or rental vehicles to client sites, project locations, company offices, and other business destinations as needed.