Electrical Engineer

Madsen Associates; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

ESOP

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Madsen Associates seeks a highly motivated mid-to-senior Professional Engineer to join our team of multi-disciplinary engineers. The Engineer will conduct field investigations and perform failure/accident analyses for electrical and mechanical systems across facilities and infrastructure assets.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, California PE, 10+ years in design or related practice, knowledge of NEC/ICC/NFPA codes, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required.
• California Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) through NCEES or able to obtain is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of electrical engineering experience in design or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations and document as-built conditions and damages to electrical/mechanical systems.
• Perform failure/accident analyses using engineering principles and construction knowledge.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation to establish repair scope and origin analyses.
• Provide electrical support for fire origin/causes investigations when needed.
• Communicate with clients, code officials, and contractors; prepare detailed reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Field experience

Litigation support experience

Business development

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. Electrical Engineering

California PE license (NCEES)

Additional state registrations

Job description

We are seeking to add a highly-motivated mid-to-senior level Professional Engineer to our team of multi-disciplinary engineers. The Engineer will conduct field investigations and perform failure/accident analysis for electrical equipment and/or mechanical equipment and processes through construction knowledge and engineering principles. Electrical equipment types include, but are not limited to: low, medium and high voltage switchgear, panelboards and transformers, data and communication systems, fire alarm systems, lighting systems, electrical appliances, etc. Facilities types include power generating and distribution systems, commercial and industrial facilities, municipal buildings and infrastructure assets, and residential properties.

Responsibilities And Duties Include

• Field work to document as-built conditions and damage to electrical systems and equipment as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human induced origins (design, construction errors/omissions and product defects). Natural events can include large catastrophes such as regional floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes.
• Utilize building codes, technical knowledge, and understanding of construction practices to establish repair scope recommendations as well as cause and origin analyses.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Provide electrical support for the fire origin and cause consultants/engineers to determine electrical causes of fires, a plus.
• Communicate with clients, interface with code officials and contractors to address construction issues and provide detailed reports.
• Manage multiple project assignments, executing them on time and within budget.
• Retention and development of client relationships.
• Willing to travel, as needed, on short notice at times.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program required.
• California Licensed Professional Engineer through NCEES examination. Multiple state registrations (or ability to obtain) a plus.
• Minimum 10 Years Electrical Engineering experience in design or other background that promotes an understanding of electrical systems and equipment
• Knowledge of national building and construction codes (ICC, NEC, NFPA, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience of electrical engineering concepts, principles and practices.
• Knowledge of multiple types of construction, a plus.
• Knowledge of estimating electrical equipment designs and installations, a plus.
• Field experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in providing Litigation Support including Expert Testimony at Depositions and/or Trial, Mediation and Arbitration proceedings, desirable.
• Existing Client base and business development experience is a strong plus.

Compensation: $100k – $170k
MKA offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits program including a generous 401K match, ESOP participation, medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and have a good driving record.