Electrical Project Engineer (EIT or PE)

You’ll perform electrical engineering work including design, design review, construction support service for wastewater treatment plants and pumps stations including: Responsible for bringing project from the design stage through to completion with multiple project team members. Interacts and works directly with clients, conducts preliminary evaluations, prepares various reports, produces detailed technical specifications and drawing packages, and prepares permit submittals for engineering projects.

Job Title: Electrical Project Engineer (EIT or PE)
Type: Direct Hire
Work Location: Hybrid position in Raleigh, Charlotte, or Wilmington, NC

Job Overview:

The Project Electrical Engineer contributes and works with the project team in the development and project completion of assigned engineering projects. The Project Electrical Engineer is responsible for completing project tasks within a specified budget and schedule and frequently interacts and works directly with clients. The Project Electrical Engineer will analyze processes and systems to identify ways to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs in collaboration with the project team.

Essential Job Responsibilities:
 

• You’ll perform electrical engineering work including design, design review, construction support service for wastewater treatment plants and pumps stations including:
• Responsible for bringing project from the design stage through to completion with multiple project team members.
• Leads electrical team to develop electrical plans, delegate tasks to junior engineers and provide guidance throughout the project duration.
• Performs QA/QC and collaborates with other disciplines.
• Interacts and works directly with clients, conducts preliminary evaluations, prepares various reports, produces detailed technical specifications and drawing packages, and prepares permit submittals for engineering projects.
• Balances multiple tasks on multiple projects.
• Coordinates with the project team regarding RFIs, submittals, contract modifications, and other changes to the project.
• Analyzes processes and systems to identify ways to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs.
• Collaborates with the Project Managers to identify and troubleshoot problems.
• Coordinates with other engineering departments when necessary.
• Participates in site visits, agency meetings, and municipal meetings as needed.

Required Skills & Experience:
 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer Licensure – PE or an EIT with the ability to get licensure within a year.
• 5-10 years’ professional experience
• Instrument & Controls (I&C) experience including creation or diagrams, instrument location plans, wiring etc.
• Design and plan production experience utilizing AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical and/or Revit is required.
• Experience with Arc Flash software such as eTap or SKM
• Extensive knowledge of the NEC and NFPA 780.
• Municipal or Industrial Water/Wastewater infrastructure experience
• Proven experience with design of medium voltage and low voltage electrical distribution systems including electrical equipment such as Motor Control Centers, Generators and Switchgears.
• Ability to produce single line diagrams, motor elementary diagrams and instrument loop wiring diagrams.
• Experience with Electrical Area classification plan development and ability to specify electrical equipment in classified areas.
• Experience with Generator sizing Tools such Caterpiller SpecSizer or Cumminis Powersuite and the ability to design full emergency backup systems.
• Ability to review electrical drawings designed by junior electrical designers and provide redlines and guidance.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Field investigative and start-up experience
• The ability to balance multiple work assignments on multiple projects at the same time.

Job Requisition # 40490

A reasonable estimate of the Base Salary for this role is $120,000 - $160,000 per year. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels.
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