Electrical Engineer - Power Distribution Systems (Medium Voltage) – Municipal Water Infrastructure

Compensation Range: $109,315 - $180,685. Based on our Davis, CA office location.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join our electrical, instrumentation and controls practice area within the OTCR Sector. Our team is growing, and this role offers an opportunity to play an active part in that growth and help shape the team’s direction.

Responsibilities

• Engage with internal and external project managers and clients.
• Perform engineering services during planning and preliminary design.
• Perform engineering services during detailed design, including attend/lead meetings, coordinate with project team and vendors, and development of Plans and Specifications.
• Perform engineering services during construction, including submittal review, RFI response, field observations.
• Perform system analysis using SKM Power Tools power systems analysis software. At a minimum, provide engineering oversight for staff using these software packages to publish a power systems study with arc flash hazard analysis.
• Prioritize and balance competing project demands and conflicting project requirements.
• Mentor other Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls (E/I&C) engineers and technicians to effectively complete work with attention to detail.
• Develop scopes, schedules and budgets for projects and project tasks.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, and budget to control the work according to the project plan.
• Delegate tasks to others; follow up on completion and quality of work.
• Make accurate and implementable decisions in a timely manner.
• Participate in client contacts and business development efforts.
• Reduce complex aspects of instrumentation and control engineering to terms understandable to others.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant work experience, will consider fewer years of experience.
• Proficient in developing, reading, and understanding P&IDs and control schematics.
• Proficient in developing, reading, and understanding electrical power and control systems.
• Possess Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equal depending on circumstance.
• Professional Electrical Engineering License in California, or ability to obtain reciprocity in 6 months.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project).
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Performance-driven and ability to work productively, both independently and as a contributing member of a multi-discipline design team.

Skills

• Design experience with medium-voltage electrical systems.
• Experience supporting distributed energy systems such as battery energy storage systems, solar photovoltaic systems, and cogeneration facilities.
• Focus on electrical power distribution, motor controls, lighting, grounding, instrumentation, and controls systems design.
• Support projects for all business sectors within West Yost.

Benefits

• Comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Training.
• Leadership Academy programs.
• Wellness Reimbursement.