Electrical Engineer

APTIM; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

APTIM is seeking an electrical engineer to join our team supporting Government and Commercial programs. You will apply design and planning to power distribution, lighting, grounding, and controls, driving safe, compliant electrical solutions across multiple projects.

The role requires ABET-accredited degree, 5–9 years of experience, and the ability to obtain a DOE security clearance. Travel to sites and collaboration with multiple disciplines are expected to deliver complete packages and meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited school.
• 5–9 years related experience.
• Familiarity with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, and ANSI codes and standards.
• Professional Engineering license or ability to obtain within a short time frame after hire.
• Ability to obtain a DOE security clearance - US Citizen.
• Strong computer skills with Word, Excel, etc.
• Experience with engineering analysis software (ETAP, SKM, Visual).
• Experience with CAD tools (AutoCAD, REVIT, MicroStation).
• Good verbal and writing skills.
• Factory, field, and/or construction experience a strong plus.
• Experience with instrumentation and controls systems a plus.
• Willing to travel for infrequent field/site visits.

Responsibilities

• Produce complete electrical design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and supporting electrical calculations.
• May perform in project leadership role and/or supervise lower level personnel.
• Provides resolution to a diverse scope and range of complex problems.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Coordinate with and consult other Engineers and Designers to engineer, plan, and detail components and systems.
• Coordinate and work with other Disciplines for complete multi-discipline design packages.
• Assist with both the initial planning and design phases of projects.
• Support procurement and construction phases of projects with engineering knowledge and experience.
• Ensures conformance to applicable engineering codes and standards and company policies.
• Travel to work site locations to provide engineering support and conduct meetings with clients.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Cross-discipline coordination

Technical reporting

Travel readiness

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

ETAP

SKM

AutoCAD/REVIT/MicroStation

Visual

Job description

Job Overview

APTIM is seeking an electrical engineer to join our team of engineering professionals serving our Government and Commercial programs.

Engineers will apply critical thinking skills to initial planning, procurement support, plan development, design, construction, and commissioning phases of projects. APTIM expects our engineers to be creative problem solvers and actively look for the best way to support our varied Government and commercial clients. Engineers will often work on multiple projects simultaneously and perform other duties as required. This position prefers prior knowledge of the engineering and construction industry and an understanding of basic corporate mechanisms such as scopes of work, construction safety protocols, and experience in a professional work environment.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Produce complete electrical design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and supporting electrical calculations. This includes engineering for systems such as power distribution, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, backup power supply, instrumentation, controls, and fire detection/alarming.


• May perform in project leadership role and/or may supervise the activities of lower level personnel in the performance of project work.


• Provides resolution to a diverse scope and range of complex problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.


• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions


• Coordinate with and consult other Engineers and Designers to engineer, plan, and detail components and systems and resolve various technical and other issues.


• Coordinate and work with other Disciplines for complete multi-discipline design packages.


• Assist with both the initial planning and as well as design phases of projects.


• Support procurement and construction phases of projects with engineering knowledge and experience.


• Ensures conformance to applicable engineering codes and standards as well as company policies and procedures.


• Travel to work site locations to provide engineering support and conduct meetings with clients. May travel to other company offices to support engineering efforts as well.

Basic Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited school.


• 5 -9 years related experience.


• Has basic knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures in electrical engineering.


• Familiarity with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, and ANSI codes and standards.


• Has a Professional Engineering license or the ability to obtain within a short time frame after hire.


• Ability to obtain a DOE security clearance - must be a US Citizen. For additional information please see DOE Order 472.2.


• Strong computer skills with Office products (Word, Excel, etc.).


• Training and experience with engineering analysis software (ETAP, SKM, Visual, etc.)


• Training and/or experience with CADD (AutoCAD, REVIT, and/or MicroStation, etc.).


• Good verbal and writing skills.


• Factory, field, and/or construction experience a strong plus.


• Practical electrical skills a plus.


• Experience with instrumentation and controls systems a plus.


• Candidates must be willing to travel for infrequent (and typically short) field/site visits.

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What You Can Expect From APTIM

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent


• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home


• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities


• A voice in making our company better


• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $80,000 - $130,000 Per Year. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Federal Services, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.


• Company paid and optional Life insurance


• Short-term and long-term disability insurance


• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage


• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)


• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:




• APTIM 401(k) Guide


• APTIM - Helpful Documents

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