Electrical Engineer

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy LLC; Badin (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Match

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy LLC is seeking an Electrical Engineer who will be responsible for managing and overseeing hydro-electric systems projects. The role involves preparing specifications, directing refurbishment projects, and troubleshooting equipment failures.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or have equivalent experience, and must facilitate project supervision, collaborating with teams to ensure the successful execution of projects.

This position requires travel, and offers a comprehensive benefits plan including health coverage, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or four years of experience in a related field.
• Travel required for project supervision and execution (~50%).
• Strong understanding of power systems, including generation, transmission, and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specifications for hydro-electric equipment and systems.
• Plan and direct refurbishment projects from disassembly to service.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures; perform root cause analysis.
• Represent the company at inspections and factory tests.
• Manage projects to complete on time and budget.
• Develop electrical schematics for installation and maintenance.

Skills

Strong understanding of power systems

Team collaboration

Experience with industrial electrical systems

Ability to climb ladders and work at heights

Dexterity with various components

Ability to handle stress

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Minimum of four years’ experience

Job description

About the role

The Electrical Engineer will have the opportunity to perform a broad range of work tasks with guidance and support from other engineering and management staff. Hydro-electric equipment and duties within the scope of this position includes but is not limited to generators, governors, excitation systems, generator circuit breakers, switchgear, switchboards, motor control centers, motors, control boxes, relay panels, lighting systems, power distribution systems and components, instrumentation (level, flow, pressure, temperature, vibration), and diesel engine-generator sets.

A representative cross section of anticipated responsibilities is presented below.

Why Eagle Creek?

• A comprehensive benefits plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Commuter benefits, Voluntary Life, 401(k) Match
• Eleven paid holidays per year, plus a competitive PTO schedule and time off to volunteer or give back to your community
• Access to a company-funded Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts through ADP LifeMart
• Tuition Reimbursement as well as access to trainings & mentors for Career Progression and Personal Development

What you’ll do

• Prepare specifications and other engineering documents to procure, install, and commission a wide variety of hydro-electric equipment and systems
• Plan and direct hydro-electric equipment refurbishment projects from disassembly to return to service
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and perform root cause analysis to eliminate repeat failures
• Represent the company at shop inspections and factory acceptance tests related to hydro-electric systems to ensure equipment in shop meets specifications and Industry codes
• Direct contractors and hydro project staff at facilities to accomplish equipment repair and upgrades; ensuring electrical documents are updated to reflect field changes
• Provide operations & maintenance with industry best practices that drive equipment operational reliability and minimize unplanned downtime
• Manage project implementation and complete projects on time and on-budget
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (mechanical, controls) to support project integration
• Utilize equipment predictive data analysis to enhance equipment performance and recommend outage schedules for performing preventative maintenance
• Develop electrical schematics and drawings to guide installation and maintenance of hydro-electric equipment and systems

What skills and experience you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a minimum of four years’ work experience in a related field
• Travel as required for project supervision and execution (~50%)
• Strong understanding of power systems, including generation, transmission, and distribution
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with other disciplines
• Experience with industrial electrical systems and maintenance practices
• The ability to perform operational tasks which may include:
  • The ability to climb ladders and to work at heights on or near water
  • The dexterity to manipulate various size components from valves to small electrical switches to computer keyboards
  • The ability to "handle" rapidly changing situations under stress

Eagle Creek RE Management, LLC is an equal opportunity employer