Senior Electrical Engineer
Overview
The position is available in various U.S. based offices including Kennesaw, GA; Atlanta, GA; Birmingham, AL; Chattanooga, TN; Nashville, TN; Knoxville, TN; Charlotte, NC; Tallahassee, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Orlando, FL; Tampa, FL, Boca Raton, FL; Philadelphia, PA; and others. Remote work from home-office is possible at the discretion of the Company.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Collaborate and mentor within Geosyntec’s culture, working on challenging technical projects and helping to expand practices and capabilities through business development and client management.
Take on project management responsibilities, staff management, and development, and mentoring tasks.
Apply experience, technical knowledge, and problem-solving skills for the development and review of technical approaches, detailed power design, and support system automation and controls engineers.
Design and develop electrical systems in accordance with applicable specifications, codes, and standards.
Perform electrical design calculations, including load flow analysis, short circuit studies, and protective device coordination assessments.
Proficient in utilizing electrical engineering software such as ETAP, SKM, or comparable applications.
Proficient in reading, interpreting, and developing P&IDs.
Prepare and update technical documentation and drawings, including single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, lighting, grounding, OEM equipment specifications, hazardous area classifications, utility service requests, construction specifications, etc., in accordance with applicable industry codes and standards.
Conduct site surveys and inspections to assess installation and operation of both electrical and control systems.
Responsible for scoping, scheduling, and budgeting requirements for the electrical design of process engineering projects and proposals, including estimating labor, material, or construction costs for budget preparation purposes.
Prepare for and participate in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties.
Recruit, manage, and mentor early- and mid-career staff and designers.
Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
Education and Licensure
Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited college or university in electrical engineering.
(Preferred) Professional registration (i.e., P.E.).
Skills, Experience And Qualifications
At least 8 years (10+ years preferred) of progressive experience in electrical engineering with a focus on the design, construction, and operation of process engineering projects, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong background with industrial equipment, electrical motors and VFDs, power distribution, building service and wiring, and process controls/automation.
Demonstrated working knowledge with applicable codes (i.e. NFPA, IEEE, etc.) and Federal and State regulations.
Experience with the development and delivery of Electrical Safety and Arc Flash Hazard analyses and associated documentation.
Excellent leadership and detail-orientation skills.
Direct water, wastewater, industrial, and/or environmental consulting experience.
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed.
Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers.
Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel.
This position is for a federal client project for which only U.S. citizens are permitted to work, qualified candidates must have U.S. citizenship (U.S. Permanent Residents and visa holders do not qualify).