Electric Distribution Systems Engineer

ECLARO

Chapel Hill (NC)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 102,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Job summary

ECLARO seeks an Electric Distribution Systems Engineer to ensure the accuracy and integrity of electric utility systems at a notable public research university in Chapel Hill, NC. This role requires independent work, effective communication, and familiarity with electrical standards. Join us to contribute to vital infrastructure projects that support university operations.

Qualifications

Experience with electric utility systems at 12 kV or higher is preferred.
Knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and National Electric Code (NEC).
Ability to apply basic engineering concepts and environmental safety impacts.

Responsibilities

Responsible for consultation, investigation, evaluation, and planning engineering tasks.
Provide project management oversight and review engineering documents.
Conduct inspections, audits, and provide recommendations for project improvements.

Skills

Electrical protection principles

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Project management

Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

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This range is provided by ECLARO. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$36.06/hr - $36.06/hr

Job Number: 25-04422

Be at the forefront of innovation. ECLARO is looking for an Electric Distribution Systems Engineer for our client in Chapel Hill, NC.

ECLARO’s client is notable public research university. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!

Position Overview:

Accuracy of Work:

The selection, evaluation, installation and maintenance of electric utility systems are based on precise requirements.
Inaccuracies in specification details (setup / integration, etc.) can be very expensive, time consuming and dangerous.
Proper oversight and diligence regarding accuracy ensures that such problems are avoided.
Oversight must ensure that all modifications, calibration procedures and repairs to these systems are carefully documented.
Complex diagrams / procedures must be followed to analyze problems and take corrective action.

Consequence of Error:

The relays and controls this position will oversee in operation and maintenance protects equipment valued in the millions of dollars.
Improperly calibrated, calculated or tested relays can lead to the catastrophic failure of this equipment and / or grossly inaccurate information.
This would result in loss of electricity to campus jeopardizing many research and other university operations and / or high costs of operations.

Instructions Provided to the Employee:

General goals and objectives, schedule requirements and limited technical directions are provided to the employee.
The employee works independently, using web-based information, vendor manuals, diagrams, drawings and other written documentation.

Guides, Regulations, Policies, and References used by the Employee:

The employee should have familiarity with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC), National Electric Code (NEC), OSHA and UNC Safety Policies / Procedures, as related to the UNC electric distribution system.

Supervision Received by Employee:

The employee works independently.
The Planning Engineer establishes the general planning required for the utility system.
Maintenance schedules are reviewed and approved by the supervisor.
Purchases are reviewed and approved by the supervisor.

Variety and Purpose of Personal Contacts:

Must maintain close communication with a wide variety of individuals, supervisors, and departments.
Must coordinate with the above to develop, schedule and implement control system projects and day-to-day maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the control system components.
Discusses work assignments, schedules, operation with supervisors and co-workers.
The position will consult with operations before, during, and after installation / maintenance to determine effectiveness of work plus follow-up as required.
This position must work closely with EDS operations, vendors, contractors, engineering firms, and EDS staff during the planning and design.

Responsibilities:

Positions in this banded class are responsible for consultation, investigation, evaluation and planning, design, design review and approval, and / or determination of environmental and safety impacts of work processes and products (buildings, utilities, systems, sites, mapping, or infrastructures).
Provide project management oversight, which may include supervision of lower-level staff.
Oversee or review environmental, infrastructure and geomatic projects; and manage implementation of projects / plans according to codes and regulations.
Positions at this level perform engineering or geomatics work of a limited to moderate degree of complexity.
Positions may review / evaluate / prepare plans, specifications, calculations, and / or other engineering documents, provide recommendations to higher-level engineers for action.
Conduct inspections / audits / investigations.
Provide consultation and may analyze or design projects of limited complexity and scope.

Skills:

Understand electrical protection principles of the 12 kV or higher utility electrical systems. Familiarity with Schweitzer Electric relays is preferred.
Ability to interpret and understand engineering drawings.
Ability to learn new concepts, particularly in the electric power discipline.
Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Ability to work effectively on projects, and in different campus settings, with a wide range of professionals.
Fluency with the Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and the ability to utilize them to make effective reports and presentations.
Possession of a designated level of technical engineering skill such as electrical theory, the ability to apply elementary mathematics and to keep up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
May be acquired through academic, apprenticeship or on-the-job training or a combination of these.
Possession of knowledge of statues / codes / regulations, industry standards, methods and practices and their application to specific situations, usually acquired on the job or in lower-level positions in the same or similar career path.
Ability to understand and apply the basic engineering concepts, practices and theories involved in the design / development / review / permitting, construction, maintenance, operations or repair of projects / sites and their potential environmental and safety impacts.

Pay Rate: $36.06 / Hour

If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits:

401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

If interested, you may contact:

Lester Candilado

jan.candilado@eclaro.com

646-680-0168

Lester Candilado | LinkedIn

Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.

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