Electrical Engineer

Equity Staffing Group is hiring for a Staff Electrical Engineer in Albuquerque, NM! Our client is a globally recognized leader in engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting. Known for delivering world-class projects across industries like energy, aviation, manufacturing, and infrastructure, this employee-owned firm is committed to innovative solutions, client success, and creating a lasting positive impact on communities worldwide.

$45.00 - 60.00/hr depending on experience

Role is fully on site - no remote or hybrid option

Contract to hire

Summary: This role requires the ability to handle multiple projects of varying complexity and to prioritize work accordingly. This position will be responsible for the development of an array of challenging items including the drafting and design of engineering deliverables on complex utility Distribution and Substation design projects and requires interface with utility clients and collaboration across multiple offices. This opportunity will provide latitude for continued professional growth as a part of our established mentorship programs.

Main Duties:

Electrical one-line drawings, protection system architecture, electrical network system architecture, detailed physical layouts, construction drawings and programming

Equipment and material selection and specification and preparation of cost estimates and bills of material

Control building design including AC and DC panels, batteries and charger

Bid and construction contract documents

Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) upgrades and additions

Switchgear, bus work, recloser, and circuit breaker control and operation

CT sizing and selection

Relay panel design & wiring

Advanced comprehension of protective relay applications (SEL, GE, Basler, ABB)

Conduct assigned project work and coordinates with team members to ensure compliance with project schedules

Makes design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications for electrical protection systems

Performs calculations using engineering formulas and skills involved in the resolution of design problems, including performing field investigation or observation and detailed quality control and quality assurance (QC/QA) review of design calculations

Design facilities utilizing client standards

Prepare equipment specifications

Regularly meet and correspond with clients or outside personnel

Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of electrical engineering experience (consulting preferred) is Required or Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of electrical engineering experience (consulting preferred) is Required or Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience (consulting preferred) is Required.

PE License or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred (or desire to obtain)

2+ years industry experience preferred.

Knowledge of substation protection and control schemes, basic relay settings, and substation construction standards and methods.

Desire to gain knowledge of Engineering Standards including NEC, API, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI.

Capable of successfully solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.

The ability to be in the office full time.

Equity Staffing Group is one of the fastest growing Native American owned staffing companies in the United States. We are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and the Rocky Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council (RMMSDC).

Equity Staffing Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equity Staffing Group will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.