Position Summary: My client is a nationally recognized electrical power and control systems engineering firm and is seeking a qualified
Senior Electrical Power Engineer in Alpharetta, GA or Sugar Land, TX, to aid their growing electrical power offerings.
Key Experience & Skills- 5+ years' experience in the development of comprehensive electrical construction and specification packages suitable to be stamped by a Professional Engineer and submitted for authority plan check, comprised of at least the following:
- Load studies
- Single line diagrams
- Plot plan & area/building detail diagrams
- Lighting
- Grounding
- Conduit and cable schedules
- Construction specifications
- Equipment and installation details
- Additional experience in the following drawings preferred:
- Area classification drawings
- Motor/breaker schematics and wiring diagrams
- Lightning Protection
- Knowledgeable of the requirements detailed in National Electrical Code (NEC), IEEE 3000 Series (formerly known as color books), and API 500 (preferred)
- Adept at the use of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Experience with power system modeling tools - ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower preferred
- Experience with electrical power relay settings generation and implementation - GE Multilin and SEL preferred
- Highly effective at written and verbal communications
Education- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam Completion
- Professional Engineer License, or ability to complete licensure within 2 years preferred
Responsibilities- Lead the development of electrical power load studies
- Lead the development of comprehensive electrical power construction packages sufficient to be stamped by a Professional Engineer and submitted for authority plan check
- Lead the development of comprehensive electrical power specifications associated with electrical power construction packages
- Lead the development of electrical power bills of material and coordinate with vendors for procured equipment pricing
- Execute field verification walkdowns, including as-building existing Electrical and E&I infrastructure
- Execute factory acceptance testing on electrical power equipment
- Execute start-up and commissioning, including electrical power and E&I troubleshooting as required
- Provide best possible response after hours support for internal/external clients as occurs
- Work with applicable Project Manager(s) to ensure overall quality of commercial deliverables, budget maintenance, etc. Keep the Project Manager(s) informed of technical progress, issues, need for change orders, etc.
- Assist Project Manager(s) in developing cost estimates and proposals for new project opportunities - providing technical expertise and guidance in applying cost to labor, expense, and procurement items
- Travel +/- 25% with willingness to travel via air
Core Competencies- Safety: Applies safety policies; displays enthusiasm for safety; is proactive in safety matters; attends company safety meetings
- Accountability: Works required days; works required hours; follows company check-in check-out procedure
- Attitude: Exhibits a positive "can do" attitude; shows initiative; demonstrates dependability, commitment and involvement; accepts direction from qualified sources
- Teamwork: Interacts well with co-workers; displays a willingness to cooperate with team; assists team members; shows respect for all team members
- Knowledge: Applies the specific requirements of the job; displays the ability to perform the technical skills required by the job; knows and applies company policies
- Quantity and Quality of Work: Work performed meets or exceeds company standards of acceptability; has the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Problem Solving and Action: Analyzes problems and takes action based upon decisions made with good judgment
- Communication: Demonstrates ability to clearly, effectively, and respectfully communicate with clients and fellow coworkers; communications are timely and intelligent whether written or verbal
Benefits:- Competitive salary with a discretionary bonus potential
- Benefit Time Off (BTO) that can be used as paid vacation, sick time, holiday, or as cash-out
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & 401(k) plan for retirement with employer match
- Company funded health and dental insurance with low employee cost sharing
- Wellness & Vision subsidy
- Company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.With more than 100 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
