Electrical Engineer

Biogas Engineering; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Biogas Engineering in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of electrical systems for Renewable Natural Gas facilities, focusing on medium and low-voltage power distribution, switchgear, and panel boards.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, review submittals, and ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA70E, IEEE, and NFPA 780 for lightning protection.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Minimum 8 years in power system design.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA70E, IEEE and UL standards.
• Experience with ETAP, SKM PTW or EasyPower and power studies.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical aspects of assigned renewable gas projects.
• Design electrical systems including switchgear, MCCs, and panels.
• Ensure code compliance and quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with vendors, PMs and drafters.
• Mentor junior engineers and review submittals.

Skills

Power system design

AutoCAD

Code knowledge NEC/NFPA/IEEE

ETAP/SKM/EasyPower

Arc flash studies

Motor starters/VFDs

Cost estimation

Team collaboration

Testing equipment (multimeters)

Leadership/mentoring

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

PE license

Tools

ETAP/SKM/EasyPower

AutoCAD

Job description

Reports To: Controls & Electrical (C&E) Engineering Supervisor

FLSA Status: Full-time / Salary

Pay Range: $145,300 to $159,600 Annually (dependent on experience/qualifications). Salary is based on Long Beach, CA location.

About Us: At Biogas Engineering, our mission is to create value for our clients by bringing to bear the skills and focus of our employees to exploit renewable energy opportunities and solve environmental challenges faced by our society today. We use our core engineering expertise to perform critical analysis of problems, utilizing value engineering, project controls, and our knowledge of facility operations to find sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions for renewable energy projects.

The core values of Biogas Engineering are:

• Sustainable environmental stewardship.
• The health and safety of our clients, staff, and the communities in which we practice.
• Professionalism and technical excellence.
• The highest standards of business conduct.
• Practical, down-to-earth problem solving.
• Innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit within our staff.

Job Purpose: Under general direction of the C&E Engineering Supervisor, the Electrical Engineer is responsible for focusing on the design and development of electrical systems for renewable natural gas facilities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manages all electrical aspects of assigned projects to ensure successful project delivery
• Designs and develops electrical systems for Renewable Natural Gas facilities centered around medium and low-voltage power distribution systems
• Responsible for the engineering, calculations, and design of facility electrical system components such as switchgear, switchboards, MCCs, motor starters, small UPS, panel boards, feeders, and branch circuits
• Creates high-quality deliverables such as Drawings and Specifications in accordance with company standards
• Ensures all electrical designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and regulations
• Collaborates with vendors and manufacturers to select appropriate electrical equipment for projects
• Works closely with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, project managers, and drafting technicians to execute projects
• Provides engineering expertise and mentoring to junior engineers
• Ability to travel as necessary, with the ability to obtain a Passport to travel outside the United States
• These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in power system design
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE)
• Strong understanding of codes and standards such as the NEC, NFPA70E, IEEE, UL etc.
• Extensive experience with power system modelling software such as ETAP, SKM PTW, or EasyPower
• Extensive experience in performing electrical studies such as Coordination, Short-Circuit, Arc Flash, Harmonics, etc.
• Experience designing facility lightning protection systems in accordance with NFPA 780
• Review construction submittals, provide RFI responses, and generate document revisions
• Excellent organization, communication, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or equivalent 2D design software
• Ability to work independently, and collaboratively with minimal supervision
• Strong understanding of motors and motor starters such as VFDs
• Ability to utilize experience to prepare accurate cost estimates for our customers
• Experience using testing equipment such as multimeters
• Proficiency with PDF markup tools, Microsoft Word, and Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• PE license in multiple states
• Willingness to apply for PE license in multiple states

Direct Reports:

None

Background Check: Employment will be dependent on the candidate successfully passing a background check.

Benefits: The company offers competitive compensation based on qualifications, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401k benefits. Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) are also offered.

Biogas Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination regarding race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Biogas Engineering to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Cheryl McLaughlin at [e-mail].

Your employment with Biogas Engineering is on an at-will basis, meaning either you or the Company can terminate the employment relationship, at any time, for any or no reason, and with or without cause or notice. As an at-will employee, your employment with Biogas Engineering is not guaranteed for any length of time.