Switchgear Electrical Engineer

RESA Power•Artesia, CA

2d•$41 - $57

About The Position

Under the direction of shop management and Engineering, the Switchgear Electrical Engineer uses engineering principles and design software to help design, develop, and maintain electrical control systems and components to required specifications, with a focus on economy, safety, reliability, quality, and sustainability. The role is divided between electrical design (90% of duties) and electrical testing (10% of duties). The engineer performs project design work, supports manufacturing, installation, maintenance documentation, and testing, and verifies conformance with specifications, codes, and design requirements. The role includes reviewing drawings and project specifications, coordinating with customers, purchasing, vendors, and internal groups, providing technical support, and maintaining electrical equipment. Testing responsibilities include power testing protective relay panels, medium-voltage switchgear line-ups, communication and HMI components, switchboards, automatic transfer switches, and other power distribution components. The engineer also maintains project test records and contributes to problem-solving and quality improvements. This is a full-time, non-union position with up to 5% travel. The position will remain open until filled, and one full-time equivalent is being sought. Compensation is $40.9995 to $57.3995 per hour, depending on experience. Relocation is not offered. Physical demands include occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and standing and using a computer and/or phone for extended periods.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience, or a minimum of five years of combined experience.
Understanding of basic electrical and control-system principles.
Familiarity with electrical schematics, three-line diagrams, and control/communication diagrams.
Competence with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Math skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple group efforts within the company.
Ability to follow directions regarding assignments and customer expectations.
Ability to work overtime, including nights and weekends, to complete jobs in progress.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and to stand and use a computer and/or phone for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Perform project design work using principles of mechanical or electrical engineering.
Use computer software, drawings, and other tools to perform engineering tasks.
Coordinate manufacturing, installation, maintenance-support documentation, and testing to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and design requirements.
Establish construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications through detailed calculations.
Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment requirements.
Review drawings for technical and regulatory compliance.
Provide information and technical support to internal and external customers.
Review jobs to ensure they meet or exceed customer expectations.
Coordinate with customers regarding specification and design questions and clarifications.
Work with Purchasing and vendors to obtain quotes and lead times needed to complete designs.
Coordinate multiple groups within the company to achieve objectives.
Maintain electrical equipment and follow company, state, federal, and safety policies.
Perform power testing of protective relay panels, medium-voltage switchgear line-ups, communication and HMI components, switchboards, automatic transfer switches, and other power-distribution components.
Review project specifications and implement testing procedures that comply with project requirements.
Review test plans for large projects against schematics.
Maintain project test folders with relevant test reports, test drawings, and test pictures.
Lead problem-solving initiatives to analyze quality failures and drive quality improvements, including improving testing efficiency.
Identify processes needing improvement and recommend improvements.
Work overtime, including nights and weekends, as needed to complete jobs in progress.
Perform other duties as assigned.