Job Summary:
In this role, you will conduct field investigations and client interviews to determine work scope and cost estimates for 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 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 associated with projects. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving abilities, can-do attitude, and the desire to innovate designs. This role will specifically support the USAF Sentinel program Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase.
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 project by preparing engineering studies, drawings, calculations, specifications, and evaluations, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements.
Works with and mentors junior electrical engineers as well as works with other technical disciplines in a team environment.
Develops new design drawings using Autocad such as single lines, panel schedules, schematics, cable block diagrams, grounding, lightning protection, cathodic protection, and more.
Performs 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.
Performs equipment sizing calculations such as medium voltage utility and low voltage transformers, panel boards, surge protective devices, uninterruptable power supplies, and battery sizing calculations.
Performs circuit breaker and cable sizing calculations per NFPA 70 to include various de-rating factors.
Develops equipment and material specifications utilizing the software SpecsIntact.
Develops procurement documentation (written scopes of work) as well as performs supplier proposal evaluations.
Reviews vendor submittals and integrate information into the design.
Coordinates 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 experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
Must be able to complete and pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Level II:
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.
Must be a United States Citizen.
Must be able to complete and pass 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.
Possess active security clearance or ability to obtain security clearance.
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, preferably the Department of Defense.
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
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
