Electrical Engineer

About the role

The Electrical Engineer is an entry-level position within the technical delivery structure of ESCO Power. This role is best described as a contributing technical resource for external customer project delivery. Work executed will be within a multi-discipline power team. This position requires acquisition and knowledge of multiple fundamental power skills and technologies.

Background and Work Experience

To be considered, candidates should have: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree program in engineering from an accredited college, technical school, or university; or a combination of equivalent education and/or experience with solid evidence of success. Demonstrated to be highly proficient with computer technologies including but not limited to, Windows Operating Systems, and the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook. Preferred: Demonstrated understanding of electrical principles and electrical troubleshooting skills. Demonstrated basic knowledge of the following: power distribution and design, protective relay programming, and communication networks. Demonstrated proficiency with the use of AutoCAD Software.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform project deliverables under direct supervision while adhering to scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Aid in developing and executing portions of small to medium-sized power distribution projects.
• Introduction to load studies and utilization of power quality meters to evaluate system performance.
• Aid in electrical engineering and design in accordance to IEEE, NFPA, and customer standards.
• Utilize, support, and enhance ESCO’s standards and best practices.
• Understand and follow all safety, conduct, and policy requirements established by ESCO and clients.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or deemed necessary by management.

Interpersonal Skills/Characteristics

• Exhibits a high level of initiative and resourcefulness.
• Earnestly looks for ways to improve skills and is a dedicated and driven learner.
• Adapts behavior to changing circumstances.
• Work produced demonstrates excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Work effectively with decreasing amount of assistance from others as skills are acquired.

Travel Required

Accommodate up to 75% of overnight travel for services at out-of-town client facilities. The amount of travel is largely dependent upon project scope, schedule, and assigned tasks.

Physical Demands

• Frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• Exposed to noise levels in the work environment that are usually moderate, but may be exposed to very loud areas.

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• Exposure to noise levels in the work environment that are usually moderate, but may be exposed to very loud areas.
• Physical activity such as climbing up and down stairs (may be several flights) and/or ladders, and walking long distances while carrying equipment.