Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

Hatch is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their electrical team in Tampa, FL. This position is part of an integrated engineering team providing services for large and small capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of the project requirements as they relate to scope, cost and schedule
• Prepare a list of engineering deliverables and time-based functions to facilitate the planning and control of the engineering budget
• Maintain the project scope of work documentation and revisions as required during the design evolution
• Review and execute the electrical and layout design criteria documents
• Review electrical technical deliverables (specifications, datasheets, drawings, etc.)
• Assist in the preparation and development of project specific procedures
• Define the system requirements to achieve the project results and monitor effectiveness
• Represent the electrical practice in project engineering coordination meetings
• Participate in electrical design reviews
• Ensure coordination, between the electrical team and other disciplines, of all activities being performed as the design evolves
• Ensure that quality audits of engineering work are carried out in accordance with project procedures and the quality assurance plan
• Promote and maintain the application of ethical and professional practices in the execution of electrical engineering work
• Ensure that all work designed, manufactured and supplied in the electrical engineering discipline complies with the relevant sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
• Participation in the compilation of the client Project Safety Management Plan with specific reference to switching, isolation and lockout procedures

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• Minimum 10 + years of progressive experience within an EPCM, heavy industrial, power generation, and/or transmission & distribution or water/wastewater industry preferred
• Strong deliverable focus and ability to plan the work
• A high degree of understanding of interdisciplinary dependencies related to the discipline
• Strong understanding of procurement, contracting and commissioning methodologies
• Knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards (NEC, NFPA and IEEE standards)
• Knowledge on electrical calculations (short circuit, load flow, protective device coordination, arc flash and harmonics)
• Knowledge on specification of large motor/generator sets and associated equipment, including high-voltage switchgear, transformers, starters and related protection systems
• Knowledge on electrical design tools / software such as ETAP, SKM, or Easy Power. SPEL experience is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to convey project technical information to project managers, clients and peers
• Organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task, prioritize, take direction, and provide direction to others ensuring the quality of deliverables
• Strong computer knowledge is required
• Excellent safety awareness
• Willingness to be a part of a global engineering company and to collaborate with teams in other offices around the world