Senior Electrical Engineer - Power

Faith Technologies•Pewaukee, WI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care. In this role, you’ll help bring major energy projects to life by leading electrical engineering and design of power plant systems working collaboratively with PEC electrical engineering and design staff. The Senior Electrical Engineer – Power will be responsible for all aspects of the electrical design on a specific project, supported by other members of the company and under the supervision of Principal Engineers or Senior Electrical Consultants. Attributes desired of the successful candidate include a strong interest in the generation and distribution of electrical energy through both the traditional application of fossil fuels (boilers, combustion turbines and diesel / gas fired engines) as well as the use of renewable energy sources such as biomass, solar, and wind. A strong background in electric machinery, circuit analysis, controls, logic systems, and power distribution system design is desirable. Experience in conducting load flow and coordination studies in ETAP is a plus. Strong project management and communication skills, both written and verbal are required as well as an attention to detail.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
12+ years of progressive electrical engineering related experience in one or more areas, i.e. Low and Medium Voltage Switchgear and Distribution, Utility Interconnection, Relay Protection, and General Electrical System Design.
Strong project management and communication skills, both written and verbal are required as well as an attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

A strong background in electric machinery, circuit analysis, controls, logic systems, and power distribution system design is desirable.
Experience in conducting load flow and coordination studies in ETAP is a plus.
15 years is preferred.
Professional registration in one or more states or the ability to gain registration is desired.

Responsibilities

Assignments will normally include detailed design related activities such as development of schematics, specification of electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, motor control center, battery systems, etc.), development of electrical equipment layouts, selection of appropriate cabling for the applications, general layout of conduit and cable tray, selection of specialty equipment, development of cable routing, and preparation of engineering documents to support construction and operation.
Develop electrical system models using ETAP.
Evaluating voltage drops, short circuit currents, and grounding systems.
Perform calculations as required.
The individual will work in a project team atmosphere and will be expected to take a leadership role in electrical design aspects of various projects.
Review vendor drawings and incorporate into plant design as required.
Select electrical components to support project design through development of specifications and drawings (breakers, disconnect switches, switchgear, cable, etc.).
Develop lighting system designs and component selections.
Participate in project reviews, design checks, and quality assurance steps to ensure alignment with client expectations
Lead efforts to resolve coordination issues between different aspects of design (mechanical, structural, civil, electrical).
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.