Electrical/Controls Engineer II Energy

Atkinsr; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Employee assistance program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Richland, WA seeks an Electrical/Controls Engineer II - Energy to design and develop electrical power and control systems for complex energy projects. You will perform calculations, create diagrams, and support commissioning and integration across multidisciplinary teams.

Requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience, with strong CAD and Power System software skills and good communication. On-site role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years electrical experience with power/control systems.
• Low Voltage Power Distribution experience preferred.
• Strong communication and CAD skills; knowledge of industry codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical load calculations and short circuit analysis.
• Create single line diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel layouts and data sheets.
• Assist in design documents and guide designers per procedures.
• Provide technical guidance for engineering analyses and problem solving.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70 and safety standards.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline teams and support installation/testing.
• Contribute to cost estimates and project schedules.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power distribution

Single line diagrams

Wiring diagrams

Panel layouts

Data sheets

NFPA 70

CAD

Power system design

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

CAD

Power system design software

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Electrical/Controls Engineer II - Energy to join our team in Richland, WA. In this role, you will apply engineering principles and technical expertise to the design and development of electrical power and control systems, including electrical distribution systems, motor control centers (MCCs), power and control circuits, and related infrastructure.

The successful candidate will support the specification and selection of commercially available equipment such as transformers, variable frequency drives (VFDs), uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs), diesel generators, silicon-controlled rectifiers (SCRs), and control panels. You will also contribute to system integration activities and may be involved in equipment operation, application engineering, installation support, testing, startup, and commissioning.

This position offers an opportunity to work on complex energy and industrial projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative engineering solutions.

Your role

• Performs a variety of engineering calculations using traditional engineering methods to document compliance with project and code requirements, which may include, electrical load calculations, and/or short circuit analysis.
• Generates single line diagrams, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, panel layouts, equipment specifications, data sheets for electrical equipment.
• Assists in the preparation and approval of design documents and plant modifications, including directing designers in document development in accordance with approved procedures, processes and design requirements.
• Provides technical guidance to develop, manage and implement engineering analysis, activities and programs to identify and resolve equipment and system problems.
• Understanding of national codes and standards appropriate to the CE&I Engineering discipline. (eg NFPA 70)
• Ensures relevant design criteria, specifications, practices, procedures, codes, and site design & safety basis are used in preparation of designs.
• Interfaces with staff, within the team and supporting subcontractors to ensure work is completed in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring that safety is an integral element embodied in equipment design and specification.
• Works in multi-discipline teams on project-based work and ensures integration of design across multiple disciplines.
• Performs checking to ensure accuracy of design media in accordance with company policies and procedures and client expectations.
• Works on a timeline, ensuring the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of work and initiates corrective measures to overcome delays.
• Understands, complies and is responsible for working to environmental health and safety policies and procedures and attends meetings as required.
• Recommend new equipment, concepts and techniques to improve performance, simplify design, reduce costs, correct design flaws, or to comply with changes in client requirements, codes or regulations.
• Performs independent research, reviews, studies and analyses in support of plant changes and design modifications.
• Supports installation and testing of site systems and components.
• Participates in the preparation of cost estimates for engineering services to internal and external clients and coordinates work assignments to meet project-established schedules and budgets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

About you

• Bachelor's degree required in electrical engineering (power, controls, or similar) or related technical degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years electrical experience.
• Low Voltage Power Distribution experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• CAD Skills advantageous.
• Knowledge of Power System design software.
• Knowledge of functional electrical discipline and its practical application in a plant environment.
• Knowledge of industry codes and regulations.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
• employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
• employee stock purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
• leaves of absences options
• flexible work options
• recognition and employee satisfaction programs
• employee assistance program
• voluntary benefits

You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

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