Senior Electrical Engineer (Power Systems)

Description

• Execute duties on larger projects independently
• Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor
• Perform short circuit calculations identifying deficiencies or series ratings
• Designing lighting for food processing spaces, including lighting calculations for emergency and inspection lighting level needs. Coordinating fixture placement/mounting with other trades.
• Create power plans
• Create power one line and panel schedules
• Procuring long lead light fixtures and power distribution equipment such as switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, transformers, MCC’s, generators, variable speed drives, and UPS’s.
• Review scope with client – create and manage needs list
• Assists with interviewing and hiring new team members
• Estimate weights of main tray/trapezes and equipment needing support
• Actively participating in and supporting department-wide standard development, updates, and maintenance.
• Producing bid documents consisting of layout drawings, one-line, riser, schedules, details, and specifications.
• Designing electrical systems for building power, i.e. normal, emergency, and standby power distribution systems for 208v, 480v, and medium voltage for industrial facilities.
• Maintains project document organization
• Define fire alarm requirements per IBC and NFPA 101
• CAD – add 2D & 3D devices to Xrefs
• Documenting all necessary calculations for the design such as short circuit, selective coordination, arc flash, generator sizing, steady state and transient voltage drops, load calculations, conductor sizing, raceway fills, etc.
• Specify equipment
• Manage time and meet commitments
• Researching electrical building/power materials and best practices
• Define Low Voltage Systems
• Designing low voltage systems such as LAN, phones, PA, Wi-Fi, access control, cameras, etc.
• Specify other common work – grounding, start-up, LV & MV Cables
• Designing fire alarm systems per NFPA 72, 101, and local building code.
• Handle complex issues and tasks with minimal supervision and advise subordinate team members on solutions to issues they encounter.
• Travel to customer project sites for fieldwork, review, audit, and meetings, estimated 25%.
• Assist in managing electrical bid process for clients, observing construction, and assisting with startup.
• Project planning and feasibility studies.

Requirements

• Understands power system theory – 3-phase vector math, power factor, symmetrical components
• Understands capacitors, inductors, and resonance
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.
• 8+ years of work experience in electrical systems for building power.
• Code expertise – NEC, NFPA 72/101/, IBC
• Up to 25% travel required to visit project site and other offices.
• 8+ years of work experience in electrical bid documents and procuring electrical materials and equipment.
• Understands Ohms Law, AC/DC, Electric and magnetic fields
• 8+ years of work experience in AutoCAD, Revit or other related design programs.
• FE or PE tracked desirable.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related 4-year degree
• Relevant experience in a manufacturing or construction setting preferred.
• 8+ years of work experience in designing lighting, fire alarm systems, and low voltage systems for building spaces, including lighting calculations, and coordinating fixture placement with trades.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance