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Senior Electrical Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants · Chattanooga, TN · 1 wk ago
HybridConsultingFull-time

Overview

The position is open to remote work from 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. Citizenship is required for this federal client project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Collaborate and mentor within a sell-manage-do culture, working on challenging projects and helping to expand Geosyntec’s practices.

  • Take on project management responsibilities, staff management, and development, and mentoring tasks.

  • Develop and review technical approaches, detailed power design, and support system automation and controls engineers.

  • Design and develop electrical systems according to applicable specifications, codes, and standards.

  • Perform electrical design calculations, including load flow analysis, short circuit studies, and protective device coordination assessments.

  • Utilize electrical engineering software such as ETAP, SKM, or comparable applications.

  • Read, interpret, and develop 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.

  • Conduct site surveys and inspections to assess installation and operation of electrical and control systems.

  • Scoping, scheduling, and budgeting for electrical design of process engineering projects and proposals, including estimating labor, material, or construction costs.

  • 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.

  • Professional registration (i.e., P.E.) preferred.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

  • At least 8 years (10+ years preferred) of progressive experience in electrical engineering with a focus on 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.

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