Posting Title: Electrical Engineer
Reports To: Supervising Electrical Engineer
Location: Remote | San Jose, California
Salary Range: $97,000 to $142,000
*This position is eligible for the annual performance bonus plan.
Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.
WHO WE ARE
For more than 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who've built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we've built a reputation for integrity. We're problem solvers and innovation seekers. We're team players and safety fanatics. And we always-always-do the right thing. Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything.
THE ENGINEERING TEAM
With an in-house team of electrical and civil engineers, drafters and CAD operators, our resources rival those of standalone engineering firms. We are a true provider of turnkey electrical solutions-from design to delivery. As a part of this department, you can expect to work closely with our project management and field installation teams to streamline the construction process.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a fully competent engineer with functional knowledge and experience in designing and engineering large scale solar PV/BESS power systems ranging from 1 to 500+ MW interconnected at medium-voltage levels to customer/utility substations. Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, and adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Devises new approaches to problems. Independently performs assignments with instructions as to the general results expected. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval for projects.
Perform design tasks assigned by Lead or Supervising Engineers.
Perform complete construction documents to include drawings, power system study reports, and specification documentation.
Perform and oversee execution of designs including medium and low voltage AC, DC, grounding, and DAS wiring diagrams, electrical site plans, and equipment layouts.
Understand, prepare, and execute all supporting calculations of the PV field DC and AC collection electrical infra-structure design including but not limited to equipment, conductor, conduit, and OCPD sizing, voltage drop/power loss, load flow, short circuit, grounding, and thermal analysis of underground cables.
Attend meetings with internal and external customers and provide engineering support through design and construction phases including but not limited to reviewing/approving equipment submittals, responding to RFIs, and addressing AHJ comments.
Develop liaison and lead design coordination with internal and external teams responsible for project execution including but not limited to partnering consulting engineers, project managers, site superintendent, general foremen, and customer representatives while ensuring that design documents meet scope requirements and all applicable codes.
Review deliverables and follow QAQC processes through design and construction phases.
Act as technical resource to other Engineers, Designers, Estimators and Project Managers.
Attend site visits as needed.
Obtain professional training to maintain technical development goals and continuing education credits.
Provide mentorship to designers.
Perform job functions at both detailed design and preliminary proposal levels.
Implement the Engineering department's design and CAD workflows among team.
Interact and coordinate with CEI's inter-department staff and managers supporting their agenda.
Coordinate with CAD Manager for project support.
Apply complete conformance of State, NEC and NESC codes to documents.
Provide conformance to the standards and processes outlined by the CAD Manager.
Knowledge: Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Some barriers to entry exist at this level (e.g., dept/peer review).
Job Complexity: Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise.
Supervision: Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead).
ABOUT YOU
Thorough knowledge of the NEC and NESC as applicable to commercial and utility scale power systems design and construction.
Expert proficiency with the following software applications:
AutoCAD
ETAP (or equivalent power system analysis software)
Cymcap (desired)
PVsyst (desired)
Microsoft Office Applications (advanced proficiency)
Experience as responsible-in-charge engineer-of-record (desired).
Possess meticulous work habits including close attention to detail, superior organizational skills, ability to effectively communicate and present technical information verbally and in writing via Microsoft Office applications (mainly Excel and Word).
Excellent time management and people skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
As an Electrical Engineer at Cupertino Electric, you will be given the opportunity to perform and review design tasks assigned to you- following QAQC processes through the entire design phase. As someone who is skilled in the subject matter, there will be opportunities to supervise and mentor other Engineers, Designers, or CAD/BIM drafters on assigned work. You will contribute to the design coordination with the Project Manager to ensure design documents are aligned and meet the project's scope requirements. While providing support to your team, you will also build productive, internal working relationships across the organization. Lastly, you have the important responsibility of ensuring that the plans and work are completed in compliance with state and NEC codes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
Education: Electrical Engineering or similar Bachelor of Science degree required.
Licensure/Certifications: Professional Engineer's License - State of California required.
Experience: Five to seven years working for an electrical design firm or design build electrical contractor. Solar electrical systems background (desired).
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CEI is a place where every single person can-and does-have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you'll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people's lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
