Switchgear Electrical Engineer

Under the direction of shop management and Engineering, the electrical engineer uses engineering principles and design software to design, develop, and maintain electrical control systems and components focusing on economy, safety, reliability, quality, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Design (90% of duties)
  • Perform design work for projects utilizing principles of mechanical or electrical engineering.
  • Utilize computer software, drawings, and other tools to perform engineering tasks.
  • Coordinate manufacturing, installation, maintenance support documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and design requirements.
  • Establish construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications by performing detailed calculations.
  • Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment.
  • Review drawings to ensure technical and regulatory compliance.
  • Provide information and technical support to internal and external customers that meet customer and company expectations.
  • Review jobs to ensure they meet or exceed customer expectations.
  • Coordinate with customers regarding specification/design questions and clarifications.
  • Work with Purchasing and Vendors to receive quotes and lead times to complete design.
  • Understand basic electrical and control system principles and read electrical schematics, three-line diagrams, and control/communication diagrams.
  • Coordinate multiple group efforts within the company to achieve objectives.
  • Ensure HSEQ, DOT, OSHA compliance and maintain an excellent safety record.
  • Use AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
  • Apply math skills and excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Identify processes needing improvement and recommend improvements.
  • Maintain electrical equipment.
  • Follow directions regarding assignments and customer expectations on projects.
  • Understand and follow company policies, state, federal, and safety policies.
  • Work overtime (nights and weekends) to complete jobs in progress.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
• Electrical Testing (10% of duties)
  • Perform power testing of protective relay panels, medium voltage switchgear line-ups, test communication, and HMI components on the relay panel.
  • Test switchboards, automatic transfer switches, and other power distribution components.
  • Review project specifications and implement testing procedures to comply with project requirements.
  • Review test plans of large projects against schematics.
  • Maintain test folders for all projects with relevant test reports, test drawings, and test pictures.
  • Lead problem-solving initiatives to analyze quality failures and drive quality improvements (e.g., improve testing efficiency to reduce time required).

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience, or a minimum of 5 years of combined experience.

About Us

RESA Power is a dynamic, people-first organization that prides itself on being the employer of choice in its industry. With a talented team, RESA Power has locations throughout the United States and Canada. We are a trusted service provider committed to ensuring the safety, performance, and compliance of electrical distribution systems, with a track record of long-term partnerships and excellence in customer experience for nearly a decade.

• Mission: Ensure reliable and safe mission-critical power across our customers’ electrical infrastructure lifecycle.
• Vision: To be the premier, first-choice, trusted provider in the US and Canada for critical power services and products by delivering the best customer and employee experience in the industry.

Core Cultural Competencies

• We do it right:
  • Pride in integrity and expertise without cutting corners.
  • Perform job responsibilities safely, efficiently, and thoroughly.
  • Conduct yourself professionally, ethically, and honestly.
  • Display sound judgment and decision-making skills.
  • Produce a quality product and be punctual.
• We are customer driven:
  • Prioritize customer satisfaction and long-term relationships.
  • Approach job responsibilities with enthusiasm, professionalism, and a customer-focused mindset.
  • Promote goodwill through respect, courtesy, and cooperation with all contacts.
• We focus on growth:
  • Dedicated to growing the company and employees.
  • Apply knowledge of techniques, policies, procedures, equipment, and skills involved in the job.
  • Seek new assignments and assume additional duties.
  • Expand abilities through certifications, continuing education, and on-the-job experience.
• We solve problems:
  • Innovative, flexible, and adaptable in a dynamic environment.
  • Efficiently and thoroughly complete assignments.
  • Perform work assignments independently.
  • Propose new ideas and find better ways of doing things.
• We get it done:
  • Efficient, reliable, and no-nonsense.
  • Follow through on commitments in a timely way.
  • Produce easily understandable and accurate reports.
  • Actively listen and seek advice or help as appropriate.
  • Effectively deliver messages to a variety of individuals.
• We build strong relationships:
  • Leaders are servant leaders providing support and connectedness.
  • Collaborate to create the best solutions for each other and customers.
  • Build strong relationships within the team, across departments, and with customers and vendors.

Pay

$40.9995 to $57.3995 USD per hour (depending on experience).

Schedule

• Full-Time, Non-Union
• Occasional overtime (nights and weekends) required to complete jobs in progress.
• Travel: Up to 5%

Benefits

• Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Employee Ownership Plan.
• Matching 401k.
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays per year.
• Milestone bonus.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift a maximum of 50 lbs daily.
• Standing and using a computer and/or phone for extended periods.