Electrical Engineer I

Responsibilities

• Designing electrical systems within an industrial plant
• Designing schematics for systems and equipment
• Performing quality checks and audits on existing electrical systems and equipment
• Working with procurement in establishing specifications for acceptable electrical equipment
• Reviewing vendor documentation
• Collaborating in a team environment on projects involving new design, modifications, retrofits, or preliminary/conceptual designs related to utility scale and industrial electrical power distribution systems
• Executing assigned project specific tasks related to electrical power distribution systems under the direction of a senior engineer
• Writing electrical equipment and general construction specifications
• Aiding designers/drafters in executing new and revised drawings related to one-line diagrams, motor control schematics, and interconnection wiring diagrams
• Compiling and reviewing lists associated with electrical equipment and process electrical loads
• Performing voltage drop calculations and selecting appropriate conductor size using criteria in the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Creating and maintaining distribution panel schedules
• Designing and entering cable routing parameters into a database using project design drawings such as equipment general arrangement plans, cable tray plans, underground (ductbank) and overhead conduit plan drawings, and schematic diagrams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a 4-year ABET-accredited college
• At least 1 year of experience working as an electrical engineer for Power and/or Industrial Projects
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong desire to learn
• Good judgment and decision-making abilities
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, and Access or similar programs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
• Internship in Power and/or Industrial engineering design