Electrical Engineer

W3Global; Coeur d'Alene (ID); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the staffing and recruiting industry is seeking an Electrical Engineer with over 8 years of experience. The role involves advising clients on power domain projects, performing transmission planning studies, and collaborating with diverse teams in a primarily remote environment. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with 5% match

Paid time off

Holidays

Sick leave

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience required.
• Valid driver's license is necessary.
• Advanced degrees and Professional Engineering License are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert for engineering projects and client engagement.
• Perform transmission planning studies and electric infrastructure design.
• Analyze operational scenarios to identify challenges and scope power delivery projects.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

GIS

PowerWorld Simulator

ETAP-G

PLS-CADD

Job description

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The Electrical Engineer/Analyst will work directly alongside major clients as a
subject matter expert on power domain projects. Candidates must be able to advise clients on
grid analysis and topology, entitlements support, generation sourcing, commercial agreement
preparation, renewable energy source review, and technical support for utility purveyor
engagements. A Professional Engineer License is preferred, but not required based on previous
experience.

A successful candidate will have a strong background in electrical power delivery and a passion
for innovation. The candidate must possess strong organizational and communication skills,
critical for working with diverse teams in a primarily remote work environment. This role involves
significant collaboration with client teams and offers considerable latitude for independent
judgment and action related to program objectives.

Responsibilities

• Act as an engineering subject matter expert (SME), supporting project and facility managers to identify issues and develop solutions.
• Perform or facilitate transmission planning studies and electric infrastructure design strategies to align with business objectives while maintaining compliance with state and federal policy requirements.
• Support client engagement with electric utilities on feasibility studies, power topology design, and interconnection processes for electric load or generation.
• Analyze operational scenarios in a simulated environment to identify potential challenges and opportunities.
• Scope power delivery projects, prepare RFPs, develop rough order magnitude cost estimates, support land and permit acquisitions, provide technical support for due diligence evaluations, and support power engineering, procurement, and construction projects.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to assemble and organize data and analytics to support further development of SAAS tools owned or managed by INFRA.
• Support INFRA marketing efforts and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience. Advanced degrees and Professional Engineering License are preferred.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools (e.g., MS Office, GIS, PowerWorld Simulator, ETAP-G or other Energy Management Systems, PLS-CADD).
• Ability to read construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and RFPs.
• Valid driver's license.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with 5% match, paid time off, holidays, and sick leave. Job types: Full-time, Permanent.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Staffing and Recruiting