Electrical Engineer

Insight Global; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruiting firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer in Reno, NV. This role involves providing technical support and engineering for power projects, with a focus on electrical design and system studies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers a salary range of $120K-$135K and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in power generation or heavy industry.
• Experience designing low and medium voltage power distribution systems.
• Ability to work in plant operating areas, including exposure to noise and heat.

Responsibilities

• Support plants in developing electrical design and budgets for projects.
• Perform power system studies including arc flash studies.
• Provide engineering field support for maintenance and testing activities.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Power distribution system design

NERC standards

ETAP software

AutoCAD

Root cause analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree In Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

Job description

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr

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Title: Electrical Engineer

Pay: $120K-$135k (relocation assistance offered)

Job Description:

The Electrical Engineer provides technical support, design, technical evaluations and Electrical Project Engineering support for the Electricity Segment Power Plants. The position requires proficiency in applying sound electrical engineering principles and a working knowledge of industry practices, standards, and equipment.

Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree In Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of engineering experience in power generation, utility, mining, or heavy industry.
• Experience designing low and medium voltage power distribution systems including calculating equipment ratings, cable sizes, protection settings, etc.
• Strong knowledge of NERC standards
• Experience using electrical system modeling software (ETAP preferred).
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Ability to work in plant operating areas, including exposure to noise, vibrations, heat, and cold

Day to Day:

• Support the plants and the Projects teams in developing scope, electrical design, and budgets for facility capital improvement projects.
• Perform power system studies including arc flash studies at both new and operating facilities. Assist with the ordering of equipment and services by preparing equipment specifications and reviewing and commenting on supplier information.
• Develop procedures related to equipment maintenance, inspection, and testing.
• Provide engineering field support for maintenance and testing activities. Review, evaluate, and track equipment test results.
• Provide engineering field support during planned and/or forced outages. Provide engineering field support for equipment failures.
• Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Develop solutions and corrective actions based on the analysis.
• Ensure that electrical systems meet statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Schedules and coordinates field related activities in conjunction with Power Plant Management.
• Strictly adhere to and enforce safety procedures as required by CAPP and OSHA.
• Must possess at any time a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to travel extensively (approximately 25% of working time) to Power Plant locations, including rural areas to work on projects
• Occasional to frequent travel to plants in the United States and International.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting

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Medical insurance

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401(k)

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