Senior Project Engineer - Power

Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for project completion, in accordance with quality assurance policies, standards and project specifications
• Develop E&I documents and deliverables in conformance with project specifications, scope of work, design parameters, codes, and industry practices
• Develop electrical drawings and documents including one-line drawings, schematics, power plans, hazard classification maps, cable routing (cable tray/raceways), cable and conduit schedules, grounding, and lighting plans
• Aid in the preparation of project proposals, cost estimates, and feasibility studies
• Perform and/or direct engineering design, coordination with other design staff for construction documents and specification production, in compliance with building codes, construction administration, and development of reports/studies
• Use experience, education, and judgement to make informed decisions. Retains knowledge and builds on previous experiences to increase capabilities in breadth and complexity
• Organize multiple projects and tasks and complete them in a timely manner, on schedule, and per PEC Standards
• Oversee tasks that have been delegated to other engineers and support staff
• Perform and/or direct power systems analysis using hand and software, including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, coordination and step-touch studies
• Prepare material take-offs
• Respond to technical inquiries from customers, vendors, and field personnel with minimal supervision
• Review project contracts, schedules, and requirements to determine staffing, deliverables, and deadlines
• Oversee tasks that have been delegated to other engineers and support staff
• Perform quality control reviews at appropriate milestones
• Mentor, train and develop less experienced staff
• Travel from time-to-time. Travel may be for projects, training, or other work-related duties

Special Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Experience specific to electrical transmission and distribution design
• Ability to work independently and with others, with minimal supervision
• Proven attention to detail and accuracy in preparing engineering plans, reports, and documentation
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge and skill in determining project requirements, setting project scope of work, determining design budgets, determining preliminary construction budgets, and review of contracts
• Proven work ethic
• Experience with computer aided drafting and modeling using industry accepted software as described below:
• AutoDesk AutoCAD
• Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Bluebeam Revu
• Power distribution modeling software such as SKM Power Tools, EasyPower, ETAP, CYMCAP, PLS-CADD, etc.
• Experience with relevant codes, regulations, standards, interpreting plans, and design discipline specific project components as they relate to industrial or electrical utility systems
• Experience with E&I documents and deliverables in conformance with project specifications, scope of work, design parameters, codes, and industry practices

Education And Experience

• Minimum of a B.S. in Electrical Engineering Degree from an accredited college is required
• Minimum twelve (12) years of experience in engineering required
• Experience with computer aided calculation and modeling using industry accepted software
• Experience in utility transmission and/or distribution projects is required. Experience with protection and control preferred
• Experience with codes and regulations, interpreting plans, and design discipline specific project components
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in the location of practice is required