Electrical Engineer

Century West Engineering; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 to 4 weeks of vacation

401k retirement account match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Professional training and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking an Electrical Engineer to work on municipal projects, including water systems and street improvements. The successful candidate will develop electrical plans, prepare cost estimates, and ensure project adherence. Qualified individuals should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 4+ years of relevant experience, with proficiency in design tools such as ETAP and desired skills in collaboration and project management. This is a full-time role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer status in Idaho or Washington or ability to apply for reciprocity.
• 4+ years of experience in power, lighting, and control systems.
• Experience with design related to PLCs, MCCs, VFDs, and SCADA systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical site plans and plan drawings for projects.
• Prepare and review electrical construction cost estimates.
• Coordinate design work with other engineers and technicians.
• Provide oversight during electrical construction.
• Track and adhere to project scope and budget.

Skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Electrical systems design

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam Revu

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

Visual

Agi32

Job description

Century West Engineering, a premier Northwest engineering consulting firm, is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our team. As an Electrical Project Engineer, you will work on a variety of municipal projects including public and private projects involving water systems, wastewater systems, street improvements, and park improvements. The qualified candidate will provide excellence in the design of electrical systems and integrate these designs to deliver a combined package. We are looking for a candidate who enjoys problem solving, working smart and hard on important projects, in collaborative teams with multiple stakeholders, and who has a proven record of getting results. This position will report to the Electrical Department Manager and may be located in our Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Spokane, Washington, or Sandpoint, Idaho offices.

Benefits

• 2 to 4 weeks of vacation depending on experience
• 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked
• 8 paid holidays
• 3 days paid bereavement leave, as needed
• 401k retirement account match
• Health (PPO and HSA options), dental, and vision insurance fully covered for full-time employees and available for family and dependents
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Bonus program
• Professional training and development opportunities
• Reimbursement for continuing educationFlexible schedule

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop electrical site plans, electrical plan drawings, lighting plan drawings, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, network diagrams, electrical equipment layout and elevation drawings, electrical schedules, P&IDs, and prepare electrical specifications
• Prepare and review electrical construction cost estimates
• Coordinate with and review design work from other engineers and technicians
• Provide submittal reviews and electrical construction oversite
• Review project scope and estimates
• Track and adhere to project scope and budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or appropriate discipline
• Professional Electrical Engineer in Idaho or Washinton, or ability to apply for reciprocity
• Have 4+ years of relevant experience in power systems, lighting, and control systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Bluebeam Revu
• Experience with design/knowledge related to PLCs, MCCs, VFDs, Standby Power Systems, and SCADA systems preferred
• Experience with power analysis software (ETAP, SKM, EasyPower) and lighting analysis software (Visual, Agi32) preferred

An Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected status.