Electrical Engineer

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and develop strong client relationships
• Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Able to demonstrate solid technical understanding in writing and verbally
• Ability to visualize and evaluate equipment details, phase-to-ground, phase-to-phase clearances, and drawing relationships
• Solid understanding of substation grounding, lightning protection, and illumination studies (strongly preferred)
• Professional level knowledge of industry specifications for high voltage electrical equipment
• Ability to manage and deliver Physical Engineering deliverables as per project schedule and within budget
• Ability to work closely with Drafters, Engineers and Leads to adhere to project timelines for engineering deliverables
• Ability to understand client specific requirements (standards & specifications) and applicable codes & regulations for preparing physical electrical packages
• Ability to understand and interpret vendor information
• Ability to recognize when technical problems are developing and initiate appropriate corrective actions
• Collaborative knowledge of other substation disciplines: Civil, Structural, P&C, Studies
• Willing and able to travel occasionally when required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Excellent report writing skills
• Proficient with MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with site visits to capture all technical data needed for estimates and execution of related substation expansions
• Experience in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
• Experience in Grounding Analysis software such as WinIGS and CDEGS is an asset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work and collaborate with a range of internal and external customers.

Office Location and Schedule

• Typical office environment, working with computers and drawings for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to hazards including construction, weather, and industrial operations that may be experienced at the infrastructure facilities.
• Hybrid work model to work from home is possible.
• Location – Chicago, Sacramento, Portland.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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