Electrical Engineer - Buildings & Construction

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

401(k) options

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Buildings & Construction in Pullman, WA to design, build, operate, and maintain electrical systems in our buildings. You will work with construction, operations, and maintenance teams to support over 8,000 employee-owners and ensure safe, reliable, economical power facilities.

Responsibilities include loads studies, distribution coordination, energy conservation, lighting, and guiding project execution from scoping to risk

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Engineer license or ability to obtain WA/ID license within 6 months.
• Minimum five years managing building construction or related projects.
• Solid knowledge of codes for commercial and industrial buildings.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and scheduling software.
• Strong technical training capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain expertise in building electrical system design and code compliance.
• Perform load studies, distribution coordination, energy and lighting analyses.
• Direct projects from scoping to planning, estimating and risk management.
• Consult with EH&S for electrical safety compliance and procedures.
• Collaborate with facilities maintenance for equipment troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical design

Code compliance

AutoCAD

Project management

Technical training

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer license (WA/ID within 6 months)

Tools

AutoCAD

Scheduling software

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for someone to join as a vital member of SEL Property Construction team. We design, build, operate, and maintain 2.7m sq. ft in over 20 countries around the world. As an Electrical Engineer – Buildings & Construction, you will work shoulder to shoulder with our construction, operations and maintenance teams to develop and maintain electrical systems in buildings that support over 8,000 employee owners achieve our mission of making electric power safer, more reliable and more economical.

A typical day as an Electrical Engineer – Buildings & Construction might include:

• Develop and maintain technical expertise in the design of building electrical systems, NFPA, state, and local code compliance
• Perform various studies such as electrical loads, electrical distribution coordination, energy conservation, and lighting
• Set direction and provide overall guidance on the execution of projects, including scoping, planning, estimating, and risk management
• Consult with SEL EH&S teams for electrical safety compliance and procedure
• Consult with the facilities maintenance teams for trouble shooting facility equipment

This job might be for you if:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer license (ability to get WA and/or ID license within 6 months)
• Five years managing building construction or improvement projects or related field
• Good working knowledge of all codes relating to commercial and industrial buildings
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and scheduling software
• Excellent technical training skills

It is a plus if you have:

• Experience working with inspection and permitting authorities
• Good knowledge of system protection, integration and automation applications
• Commissioning certification

About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories:

SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Our technologies help detect faults, prevent equipment damage, and reduce the impact of power outages. Our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Employees contribute to practical, high-quality solutions used every day, where attention to detail and quality directly support the reliability of the electric grid.

Location Pullman, WA –

This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees. We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options. We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay. We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data - $97,700 - $144,400 annually

We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Electrical Engineer – Buildings & Construction level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

Electrical Engineer – Buildings & Construction:

$97,700 - $144,400 annually

Lead Electrical Engineer – Buildings & Construction:

$115,300 – $170,400 annually

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.