Electrical Design Engineer

Brown and Caldwell; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Performance-based bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Tampa, FL, with extensive experience in electrical design and project management. This position involves coordinating electrical designs, mentoring junior engineers, and managing projects for client sites. The role allows for remote work, but travel to South Florida may be necessary. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Electrical Engineering and at least 12 years of relevant experience, particularly in the water and wastewater industries.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience in electrical power systems design and specification.
• Solid knowledge in the application of the National Electrical Code.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design in coordination with team members.
• Produce effective and accurate written reports and documents.
• Manage and execute electrical designs on time and budget.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Power system analysis

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering registration

Tools

SKM

ETAP

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our growing team. Electrical design and equipment upgrades, medium and high voltage power distribution system design in an industrial setting, equipment design and selection including motor control centers, drives, switchgear, panelboards, substation transformers, and related equipment, drawing creation including one-lines, wiring diagrams, protective relays, breaker control schematic diagrams, and transfer schemes for plant power are all services in high demand from our clients. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a senior engineer to continue to build upon their engineering career, do challenging and meaningful work, and protect the earth's resources at the same time.

This person will be able to work remotely but will be required to travel to South Florida client sites occasionally.

For the right candidate, this position offers the opportunity for significant professional growth and the potential to collaborate with local and national teams. The candidate will have a broad range of responsibilities, which include mentoring junior and midlevel electrical and Instrumentation and Control (I&C) staff, interacting with clients, managing electrical and I&C related projects, and participating in new business development. In this role, your design delivery responsibilities will include power system modeling, conceptual design development, layout and selection of equipment, development of contract drawings using 2D and 3D design approaches, bid package preparation, field investigations, electrical and I&C design, and support during construction both in the office and the field. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for building things, meeting new people, and desire to work with professionals who perform industrial and municipal electrical, and other water/wastewater work.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Perform electrical design in coordination with other team members on plant and pump station power systems
• Produce effective and accurate written documents, reports, and technical memorandums
• Serve as a project task manager, or perform as lead discipline (electrical) engineer on projects as appropriate
• Scope and budget projects, identify method of project execution. Prioritize requests to ensure deadlines are met
• Successfully manage and execute electrical designs to be on time and on budget using company systems and tools
• Collaborate with other technical national teams for design standards and coordination
• Mentor other electrical and I&C engineers and designers

Desired Skills and Experience:

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineering registration required
• Minimum of 12 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer working for government, municipal, and/or industrial water and wastewater industries preferred
• Experience in electrical power systems design and specification, which include service entrance, feeder and branch circuits, lighting, grounding, power distribution and standby power equipment, and associated systems studies and calculations.
• Experience in power system analysis and modeling software such as SKM and ETAP a plus.
• Experience in industrial power systems design, service entrance, feeder and branch circuits, lighting, emergency power and power distribution equipment is required
• Medium to High Voltage experience is required
• Solid knowledge in the application of the National Electrical Code
• Solid knowledge and understanding of electrical safety systems, NFPA 70E
• Effective oral and written communication
• Able to multi-task, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and work independently with a willingness to learn
• Candidate should be a self-starter, results-oriented and be able to work under tight and pressured deadlines

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $118,000 - $161,000

Location B: $130,000 - $177,000

Location C: $142,000 - $194,000

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

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