Senior Electrical Engineer JOB-******** Anticipated Start Date 6/17/2024
Location Richland, WA
Type of Employment Contract Hire
Employer Info Our client is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies providing engineering and construction on infrastructure, power, and energy projects.
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the engineering design for HLW electrical systems and equipment, utilizing SETROUTE, BlockDraw, and ETAP software. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of NEC code, ANSI/IEEE standards, electrical schematics, and equipment layouts, with at least 7-9 years of experience and a BS degree in Electrical Engineering. Strong communication skills and previous experience with DOD/DOE projects are essential.
Primary engineering activities will be to provide the engineering design for HLW electrical systems and equipment for the entire facility in preparation for procurement and construction. This work includes the use of SETROUTE, BlockDraw and ETAP for the HLW design. Individual must have extensive understanding of all engineering discipline drawings and electrical discipline wiring diagrams, control logic diagrams, system descriptions, system calculations, 1-line and 3-line drawings, schematics, electrical equipment layout and be able to size equipment and perform cable sizing calculations. Performs special tasks and calculations/studies. Conducts checking as required. Properly interprets and applies codes & standards and customer design requirements, for applicability to electrical design documents, specifications, material requisitions and system descriptions related to design tasks. Ability to cope with conflicting deadline, frequent interruptions and multiple tasks. Must be a self-starter and capable of independent creative design, with direction, using company and industry proven concepts, and procedures. Must work well with others, other disciplines, and groups. Must have experience with an electronic Cable Management System, such as the SETROUTE program, and be able to input and complete corrections to the data base. Must be able to effectively communicate, and work well with others and within a team. Must be able to work well with other disciplines and functions. Skills Required 1+ Experience with Microsoft WINDOWS suite of programs and other common computer programs. Extensive knowledge & application of NEC code and ANSI/IEEE Standards. Extensive knowledge on electrical systems, schematics and electrical equipment layouts. Extensive knowledge on electrical equipment specification and material requisitions process, and developing procurement documentation in BPS. Minimum 5 years experience with ETAP and other industry wide electrical system design tools, such as CAD 2D and cable designing and routing software. Experience with an electronic Cable Management System. Excellent oral & written communications skills. Lead or supervisory experience. PreviousDOD or DOE project experience. Education/Training/Certifications BS degree in Electrical Engineering, from an accredited university, with 7-9 years of related electrical engineering experience. EIT Certification or able to obtain within 12 months of employment. PE Registration. Additional Requirements Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education. Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. US Citizenship Required Pay Rate/Salary Base Compensation: $93.16/hr. (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location.) We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
