Senior Electrical Engineer Electrical Professional NS &E

Job description

**Job Summary:**
In this role, you will conduct field investigations and client interviews to determine work scope and cost estimates for a project’s electrical engineering aspects.

You will lead design, development, modification, and evaluation of electrical components and processes.

Your recommendations will resolve technical issues and ensure uniquely complex requirements of a project’s electrical engineering aspects are met.

This position is for a Senior Electrical Engineer, located in Ogden, UT, who will prepare designs for electrical systems..

The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving abilities, can-do attitude, and the desire to innovate designs.

**Major Responsibilities:**
**_Level I:_**

Evaluates, selects, and applies standard electrical engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria for a small size project or assignment in support of a global business unit or staff group to include the preparation of original designs layouts, details, drawings and specifications

Designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates components and processes used in the generation, manipulation, transmission and storage of electricity utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides.

Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals

Coordinates electrical engineering efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups

Provides assistance to project and construction management in identifying and complying with project electrical requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution

Completes electrical documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance

Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability

**_Level II:_**
Plans and conducts independent electrical work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of electrical engineering techniques, procedures and criteria on a medium size project or assignment in support of a global business unit

Leads the design, development, modification and evaluation of components and processes used in the generation, manipulation, transmission, and storage of electricity utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides.

Develops conceptual designs for electrical engineering projects or projects having specialized or unique requirements

Supports preparation of estimates, staffing needs and schedules

Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule and budget, and supports implementation and assists with performance reporting

Coordinates with client representatives, as directed, to obtain their approval of electrical aspects of the work

This role will support design development of Electrical systems and equipment design for the Sentinel program project by preparing engineering studies, drawings, calculations, specifications, and evaluations, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements.

Work with and mentor junior electrical engineers as well as work with other technical disciplines in a team environment.

Develop new design drawings using Autocad such as single lines, panel schedules, schematics, cable block diagrams, grounding, lightning protection, cathodic protection, and more.

Perform power system analysis modeling and calculations utilizing ETAP.

Calculations will include Load Flow, Short Circuit, Motor starting, Relay Coordination, Arc Flash.

Other facility calculations include, lighting design using AGI 32, facility ground grid sizing utilizing ETAP, and underground cable thermal de-rating analysis utilizing ETAP

Perform equipment sizing calculations such as medium voltage utility and low voltage transformers, panel boards, surge protective devices, uninterruptable power supplies and battery sizing calculations

Perform circuit breaker and cable sizing calculations per NFPA 70 to include various de-rating factors.

Develop equipment and material specifications utilizing the software SpecsIntact

Develop procurement documentation (written scopes of work) as well as perform supplier proposal evaluations.

Review vendor submittals and integrate information into the design

Coordinate systems requirement development and verifications with Systems engineering and the client

**Education and Experience Requirements:**
**_Level I:_**

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant work experience

Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

**_Level II:_**
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant work experience

Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**
Relevant experience includes, but is not limited to, drawings, calculations, and specifications for Electrical systems and equipment on nuclear or industrial process facilities, data centers, central utility plants, or complex building Electrical systems.

Experience with Microsoft office programs, and other common computer programs.

Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).

Ability to utilize engineering and office automation tools effectively.

Knowledge of industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards.

Broad knowledge of the application of Electrical engineering design principles.

Strong knowledge of electrical systems for part of, or all of, the responsibilities listed above.

Strong understanding of engineering drawings, systems calculations, equipment sizing and cable sizing.

Strong knowledge of power systems load modeling and analysis.

**Preferred Qualifications:**
**_Level I:_**

MS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university with 6-8 years of relevant experience.

**_Level II:_**
MS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university with 8-11 years of relevant experience.

Registered Professional Engineer in USA (Electrical Engineering).

Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ISO-9000.

Prior experience working with government agencies.

Experience executing engineering design with Smartplant 3D.

Experience performing calculations with ETAP.

Understanding of Mechanical and Process engineering discipline drawings and system calculations, as related to electrical design requirements.

Intermediate knowledge of developing CSI Masterformat specifications, or SpecsIntact.

Design experience with Unified Facilities Criteria and the Whole Building Design Guide.

Secret clearance is preferred, but not required.

**Position Details:**

+ Pay Rate / Range: $41.69- $90.20

_The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position’s responsibilities; the candidate’s experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions._

+ Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):
+ Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings
+ Weekly Direct Deposit
+ Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off
+ 401(k) with match
+ Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages
+ Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs
+ Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership
+ BB&T @ Work Program

This program requires US Citizenship
**_ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans_**

Required Skill Profession

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