Job Type
Full-time
Description
Role Overiew: We are looking to hire a detailed-oriented, driven, and resourceful electrical engineer to assume Design Engineering responsibilities for multiple (microgrid reliability as a service) Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of performing project and electrical engineering work - mechanical engineering experience is a plus. The position will report to the Director of Microgrid Engineering and will work a hybrid schedule based out of our headquarters in downtown Houston, TX.
Key Responsibilities: Perform the following under supervision of Project Lead Engineer:
Project Engineering Coordination:- Coordinate technical aspects of the project.
- Coordinate with electric utility companies for distributed generation service request and commissioning for the assigned projects.
- Coordinate with clients, vendors, stakeholders, and other disciplines in support of project completion.
- Assist the Project team in meeting project goals including, but not limited to schedule, budget, safety, and overall quality.
- Assist / guide Designers and junior Engineers in technical aspects of their work.
- Identify, analyze, and manage technical risk on projects under direction of the Project Manager.
- Provide engineering support, as needed, during the sales phase of the projects.
- Conduct condition assessments of existing electrical systems.
- Conduct site visits as necessary.
Project Design Packages and Applications:- Prepare, check and review detailed point-to-point project design packages for scope, completeness, constructability and quality.
- Ability to create Project Design Packages including but not limited to one-line & layout drawings, electrical schematics, bills of material, and procedures (in accordance with applicable codes) with minimal supervision.
- Create/Review equipment and material (i.e. switchgear, transformers, wire/cables, etc.) technical specifications for procurement and ensure they meet/exceed compliance with all project requirements and applicable codes.
- Prepare Interconnect applications.
- Supervise, review, and approve the work of third-party engineers and designers.
- Create and maintain project specific documentation prior to, during, and following completion of the projects.
- Create as-built design drawings.
Power System Studies:- Demonstrate the ability to do AutoCAD drawings and Power System modeling on ETAP.
- Perform Load Flow, Short Circuit, Protection Coordination and Arc Flash studies.
- Create relay protection setting .rdb files
Requirements
Basic (Required) Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering
- 5 years of combined experience in Electrical and Project Engineering
Preferred Qualifications: - Good theoretical background of MV & LV electrical power distribution, MV & LV Switchgear, Transformers, power generators, grounding systems, cable installation, and power systems studies.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of NEC, ANSI/NEMA and IEEE standards for the above.
- Power, Controls, and Utility systems experience.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office products (Project, Outlook, Word, Excel & Power Point) & various pdf editing/mark up software.
- Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects.
- Effective written and oral communications.
- Additional responsibilities may be added at the direction of Company's management.
- Ability to work in a team environment and coordinate with other areas to achieve goals and objectives.
- Ability to effectively manage time and complete projects on a timely basis.
- Ability to develop a good understanding of Company standards, practices and procedures pertaining to engineering and design.
- Work with minimum supervision, be a self-starter, be able to meet goals and deadlines on own initiative.
- Be self-motivated and able to maintain deadlines of assigned project deliverables, via reports from project management scheduling software.
- Developing a good understanding of Company standards, practices and procedures pertaining to engineering and design.
- The ability to drive all technical aspects of a project from cradle-to-grave with minimal supervision.
- The ability to draft effectively & efficiently in AutoCAD, is highly preferred.
Physical requirements and working conditions: - Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting including performing occasional site visits.
- Ability to use standard office equipment, including a computer.
- Stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions.
- Strength to lift and carry [files weighing up to 20 pounds].
- Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
- Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
Benefits: - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Family Leave
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Wellness Programs and Incentives
- 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match
- Paid Time Off - Sick & Vacation Time
- Paid Holidays
- Hybrid Work Schedule!
- Cool Open-Office Concept
Do you have what it takes to join the ERock team? Send us your cover letter and resume today.
