Electrical Engineer - Buildings & Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) options

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in Pullman, WA, seeks an Electrical Engineer - Buildings & Construction to design, implement, and maintain electrical systems in our building portfolio, supporting over 8,000 employee owners.

You will collaborate with construction, operations and maintenance teams to ensure code compliance and reliability. This role involves scoping, planning, estimating, and risk management, with AutoCAD proficiency and strong technical training skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer license is preferred with ability to get WA/ID within 6 months.
• Five years of experience managing building construction or improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical expertise in building electrical systems and code compliance (NFPA, state, local).
• Perform electrical load studies, distribution coordination, energy conservation, and lighting analyses.
• Provide direction on project scoping, planning, estimating, and risk management.

Skills

Project management

Electrical knowledge

Technical training

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Personal 401(k) options
• Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 10 paid holidays
• Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days
• 9 paid sick days
• Paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay
• STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs
• Other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits

Pay & Compensation

• Pay Range Data - $97,700 - $144,400 annually
• Electrical Engineer - Buildings & Construction: $97,700 - $144,400 annually
• Lead Electrical Engineer - Buildings & Construction: $115,300 - $170,400 annually

Equal Opportunity Employer

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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