[Hiring] Electrical Engineer I @NEI Electric Power Engineering

Role Description

Responsible for performing engineering design and analysis under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer in a manner that provides the client with a quality deliverable that is on time and within budget.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of all aspects of electrical power systems to include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, general arrangement, selection of equipment, writing of equipment specifications, project and construction cost estimates, and project scheduling.
• Prepare computer-based models and perform power system studies on utility and industrial/commercial electrical power transmission and distribution systems, including short circuit, load flow, relay coordination, arc flash, motor starting, power factor, harmonic analysis, and other related studies. Create simple hand checks to quantify the computer-aided results.
• Develop protective relay settings. Set, test, wire, and install relaying and control systems.
• Program, install, and test SCADA and PLC systems.
• Prepare a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, proposals, and studies.
• Perform equipment and relay field testing and start-up and commissioning services.
• Provide field assistance and troubleshooting.
• Check the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy as required.
• Understand and apply applicable Codes and Standards.

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain outstanding company-client relationships.
• Maintain high ethical and professional standards within the overall organization.
• Expected to work additional time beyond 40 hours/week as required to complete projects, proposals and/or administrative functions.
• Attend conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work.
• Attend safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be able to legally work in the United States.
• Education: BSEE or BSEET from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred.
• Licensure: EIT (or FE national examination) preferred.
• Experience: 0+ years of engineering or relevant field experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD required or can obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and other computer software.
• Proficiency with and/or knowledge of power system software such as Aspen, PSSE, ETAP or SKM a plus.
• A strong command of the English language.
• Good written and oral communications skills.
• Good interpersonal and people skills.
• Interaction primarily with other staff.

Working Conditions

• Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting and some field work is also required.
• Travel: Typical, 25-30%.
• Physical Activities: Must be able to lift up to 25lbs occasionally.

Managerial Responsibility

• Employee is responsible for managing their own work schedule with input from supervisor and completing assigned tasks.
• Employee should identify discrepancies in assigned work and bring to attention of their supervisor in a timely manner. Employee’s work product should be self-checked in a manner that is suitable for review by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Career development, training, career coaching, job shadowing and mentoring program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• RTD pass.
• 401(k) with Matching.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with 100% employer-paid premium for the employee.
• Company-paid Basic Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.
• HSA and PPO options.
• Flex spending/Cafeteria Plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Annual bonus opportunities based upon individual & company performance; additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance.