Electrical Project Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to become an integral part of our team! As the Electrical Project Engineer, you will complete electrical design of electrical systems, electrical installation design, and control system design. The Electrical Project Engineer will work across a variety of functional groups that are directly involved in engineering and implementation.

Responsibilities:

Develop and install electrical components and systems

Assess and modify existing power distribution systems

Develop and/or review schematics and one-line drawings.

Research and document relay test results

Track project time lines to complete tasks on schedule

Ensure reliable operation of equipment

Design duct bank, embedded conduit, cable tray, grounding, and lighting systems from concept to completion.

Prepare electrical equipment specifications for MCC’s, VFD’s, and electrical equipment selection.

Review specifications, drawings and vendor equipment documentation from both within the electrical engineering discipline and with other engineering disciplines for compliance with the project requirements.

Coordinate with project management to ensure compliance with the project schedule.

Perform calculations to check cable sizing, conduit, and cable tray allowable fill according to NEC.

Participate in project meetings as required.

Organize, integrate, review, and approve buyout parts and devices.

Organize, develop, and maintain drawings and bills of materials.

Qualifications:

At least 5 years of Electrical Engineering experience working for a design company.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Or Engineering Technology

AutoCAD Electrical experience required.

Excellent root cause analysis skills

Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Knowledge of National Electric Code (NFPA Articles 70, 70E, 79).

Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) Programming knowledge is a plus.

Demonstrated experience with electrical design projects including coordination with other engineering disciplines.

Demonstrated experience in low & medium voltage power distribution, equipment/protective device sizing, and power system studies.

Demonstrated experience with single line diagrams, area classifications, power and control schematics, wiring design, raceway design specific to tray and conduit systems, lighting and grounding design, and electrical installation details.

Understanding of engineering specifications with motors, transformers, MCC’s, VFD’s, and UPS systems.

Communicate with the distributor, customer and end user to manage expectations.

Build project schedules and manage projects from purchase order to completion.

Host periodic project meetings – internally and externally

Experience with MS Office Suite products.

Experience with Rockwell Automation and Siemens is a plus.Company Description

A national search firm, specializes in the recruitment and placement of highly qualified Construction, Energy, Information Technology (IT), Accounting, Finance, Human Resource and other office professional personnel on a direct placement or retained executive search basis.

Element Professionals, LLC.