Senior Electrical Engineer

Cementation USA • Salt Lake City, UT

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer develops safe, “Best for Project” solutions for complex projects and ensures regulatory compliance across electrical engineering deliverables. The role collaborates with other disciplines and team members to develop effective designs, participate in model and drawing reviews, and complete calculations to confirm systems perform as intended. The engineer applies knowledge of relevant codes and standards and works under the guidance of more senior personnel, following company workflows and standards while continuing to develop technical skills.

The position designs electrical power distribution systems, control panels, shaft signalling and fiber network systems, and supports electrical equipment selection and layout. It includes electrical system modeling and analysis, design reviews, risk assessments, tender and construction support, and quality assurance reviews at shops or project sites. The role has no direct reports but oversees and reviews the work of electrical designers and EITs. Occasional travel to project sites, offices, and shop reviews is required; trips may last from one day to several weeks and may include overseas assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer.
• Knowledge and use of NFPA 70 NEC, NFPA 70E, UL508A, and IEEE standards.
• Safety-oriented, collaborative, professional, and an effective communicator.
• Engaged, innovative, and self-starting, with a positive response to change.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in discipline-specific design of underground mining or heavy industrial electrical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of underground and above-ground mining infrastructure.
• Knowledge and skills in AutoCAD Electrical, Navisworks, Revit MEP, ETAP or other recognized electrical analysis software, Bluebeam Revu, and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Comply with health and safety rules and regulations, report hazards or infractions, and promote safe behavior and safe design.
• Design electrical power distribution systems and complete calculations for compliance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, industry guidelines, and company and client standards.
• Model electrical systems in ETAP and perform load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash studies.
• Select electrical equipment and collaborate with designers on equipment layouts.
• Design control panels and control panel schematics.
• Design shaft signalling and fiber network systems.
• Provide input on P&IDs and interpret them as needed to design I/O schematics.
• Participate in design reviews, address electrical and other concerns, and collaborate with Operations to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective facilities.
• Participate in project risk assessments and identify and mitigate unacceptable risks.
• Provide technical direction to electrical designers on designs and drawing creation.
• Collaborate with Project Services and Operations to develop safe, operable, and constructible “Best for Project” designs.
• Contribute to departmental standards and ensure conformance with current codes, standards, and regulations.
• Understand and follow company standards, specifications, design bases and criteria, calculations and guides, workflow procedures, and project controls forms.
• Provide technical assistance during tenders, answer questions, assess vendor packages, and make technical bid recommendations.
• Provide technical support during construction in response to field inquiries.
• Conduct quality assurance shop or site visits to inspect fabricated or constructed work for compliance with regulatory, company, and client requirements.
• Prepare and issue shop and site review reports with observations and recommendations, and follow up on recommendations as needed.
• Oversee and review the work of electrical designers and EITs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Company and personal performance bonus.
• Safety bonus.
• Premium benefits plan, with low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums and monthly premiums paid by the company with no employee contribution.
• Hybrid work schedule: three days in the office and two days from home.
• Collaborative, innovative, and rewarding work environment.
• Unique and exciting project work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior