Electrical Engineer - Hydro Plants

Electrical Engineer - Hydro Plants

Location: Rancho Cordova, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (Temp-to-Perm with the right candidate)
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $75.00 $85.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This role functions in an engineering capacity, developing and modifying technical deliverables associated with modifications and upgrades on existing hydroelectric generating plants. With minimal supervision, the engineer applies advanced engineering techniques and analyses, continuing to build knowledge to develop concepts and approach more complex engineering problems. The position continues developing knowledge and may provide guidance and direction on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and company policies. The engineer provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines, independently applies knowledge, and complies with quality program requirements relative to assigned tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and modify technical deliverables associated with modifications and upgrades on existing hydroelectric generating plants
• With minimal supervision, apply advanced engineering techniques and analyses; continue building on knowledge to develop concepts and approach more complex engineering problems
• Prepare a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects
• Perform complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
• Prepare complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles
• Manage assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements
• Independently apply advanced engineering techniques and analysis problems and methods
• Actively delegate appropriate tasks to lower-level team members to develop depth of project execution staff
• Review lower-level engineering work or assignments
• Be responsible for one or more of the following: leading production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for a project
• Actively coordinate with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects
• Assist with identification of key client interests and drivers on low to moderately complex projects
• Design a complete project of moderately complex scope or support multiple projects on the complex technical challenges
• Continue developing knowledge and provide guidance and direction on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and policies
• Provide technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines
• Independently apply knowledge and comply with quality program relative to assigned tasks

Required Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in hydro
• Familiarity with NFPA 70 is required
• Familiarity with California Electrical Code
• Bluebeam

Preferred Skills

• Experience with power system analysis software such as SKM or ETAP
• PE license preferred

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized accredited program required
• PE license preferred

Required Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-17722 Industry: Engineering

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