Electrical Engineer

Paul J. Ford; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul J. Ford in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead the design of renewable generation and utility-scale projects. The role involves project management, preparing specifications, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, experience in electrical systems, and a Professional Engineer (PE) license. The position may require some travel and adherence to office hours, emphasizing collaboration on multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in an Electrical Engineering role.
• Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
• Experience with utility-scale substation and renewable energy project design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis of complex electrical systems.
• Prepare project specifications and cost estimates.
• Oversee project administration and financial tracking.
• Ensure quality compliance with established standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Project management

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Knowledge of renewable energy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

PSCAD

Job description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Corporate and Department Planning

Corporate planning contributes to or supports planning activities that affect the entire organization. Department planning entails establishing specific goals, budgets, staffing plans, and timelines that align with the department’s objectives.

• Lead the design and analysis of complex electrical systems for renewable generation, energy storage, and utility‑scale substation projects.
• Establish specific goals and staffing plans that align with the department’s objectives for the Power Delivery practice.
• Coordinate workloads through the entire project development cycle to ensure documents are completed on schedule.
• Measures
  • Alignment of project outcomes with department growth goals.
  • Accuracy of staffing and timeline projections.
  • Successful integration of multi‑disciplined team efforts.

Business Development – Marketing and Sales

• Prepare project specifications, electrical construction cost estimates, and proposals to support the growth of electrical engineering service areas locally and nationally.
• Participate in marketing initiatives and identify new opportunities within the renewable energy and utility sectors.
• Conduct due diligence, feasibility, and conceptual design studies for inverter‑based resource interconnection.
• Measures
  • Proposal win rate.
  • Expansion of client base in renewables and power delivery.
  • Quality and accuracy of utility master plan reports.

Project Administration

• Responsible for the development of design documents and reports, including electrical design plans, equipment selection and power analyses.
• Track financial aspects of projects and adjust work effort to ensure completion within budget parameters.
• Daily interaction and collaboration on multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Measures
  • Projects completed on time, within scope and within scope.
  • Project profitability and adherence to labor budgets.
  • Coordination efficiency across teams.

Technology

• Perform complex calculations including short‑circuit, arc flash, load flow, grounding, and sag/tension analyses using ETAP, or equivalent.
• Lead transient studies using PSCAD, EMTP‑RV, or equivalent, and lighting/photometric designs.
• Design equipment schematics, block diagrams, one‑line diagrams, and physical substation layouts in AutoCAD.
• Measures
  • Proficiency in power system analysis and transient study software.
  • Technical accuracy of engineering design packages.
  • Effective use of 2D/3D design tools.

Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC)

• Perform quality reviews for other engineers and designers to ensure compliance with company standards, national standards, and client standards (IEEE, ANSI).
• Prepare and review equipment specifications for procurement and factory acceptance testing.
• Ensure all work meets established standards, specifications, and client requirements through proactive error prevention.
• Measures
  • Reduction in design errors during construction.
  • Consistence in meeting IEEE and ANSI Standards.
  • Success of factory acceptance tests and field inspections.

Human Resources and Office Management

• Assist in mentoring, training, and growing a team to expand in the power delivery sector.
• Direct the activities of junior staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth.
• Support a collaborative, employee‑owned culture through active participation.
• Measures
  • Professional growth and retention of mentored junior staff.
  • Expansion of the Power Delivery team size.
  • Effectiveness of team supervision and morale.

Continuing Education

• Maintain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure and stay current with industry codes (NEC, NESC, etc.).
• Participate in annual training programs that support company objectives and employee growth.

Special Project and Assignments

• Travel to support site visits and client meetings as needed.
• Provide short‑term field support and troubleshooting for renewable energy facilities and substation equipment.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 4+ years of experience in an Electrical Engineering role, with a focus on consulting and power systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), IEE, and ANSI Standards.
• Experience with utility‑scale substation, PV, wind generation, or energy storage design.
• Electric vehicle charging infrastructure, microgrid, or data center designs.
• Engineering project management and proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Experience with transient studies (PSCAD) and lighting design (AG132).

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• This job is essentially a sedentary role; however, standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms, stooping or kneeling, talking, and hearing are required.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• This job operates in a professional office environment.
• Overtime may be necessary as workloads dictate. This may include weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Due to the collaborative nature of this position and accessibility for in‑house and on‑site client meetings, it is essential that the work be performed in the office and during regular business hours.
• Some travel may be required. The employee may occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and the risk of electrical shock.

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.