Electrical Engineer (Entry Level)

Garver Engineering; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver's Water Design Center in Greenville, SC seeks an entry-level Electrical Engineer to develop electrical power distribution designs for water and wastewater projects. You’ll work with cross-functional teams, coordinate with vendors, and contribute to design calculations and quality assurance.

Preferred candidates hold an ABET-accredited BE in Electrical Engineering and an EIT or ability to obtain it within 6 months, with strong communication and MS Office/Bluebeam skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from ABET accredited program.
• Registered EIT or ability to become registered within 6 months of start date.
• Experience using Bluebeam and MSOffice products, including Excel, Outlook and Word.

Responsibilities

• Developing detailed designs for water and wastewater electrical power distribution, standby power generation, motor starting, and lighting systems.
• Working closely with instrumentation and control engineers, and process and process mechanical team members to coordinate project requirements.
• Developing one-line diagrams and power plans.
• Coordinating with various electrical equipment vendors.
• Preparing design calculations and coordinating with other support discipline activities on projects, coordinating with regional Garver offices and regulating agencies, construction cost estimating, and quality assurance and control.
• Coordinating schedules, monitoring project budgets, and ensuring delivery of quality work products which adhere to Garver standardization.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Bluebeam

Education

ABET-accredited B.E. Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM PowerTools

EasyPower

Job description

Electrical Engineer (Entry Level)

Greenville, South Carolina

As part of the Garver Water Design Center in Greenville, SC, this Electrical Engineer will be responsible for developing electrical designs in support of various projects for Garver's Water Design Center. Diversity in high-volume, custom plant projects will allow this engineer the opportunity to be hands-on with design, directly involved with clients, and actively participate in marketing initiatives. General responsibilities will include electrical support as required for a variety of water and wastewater projects, but the majority of the expected assignments will be related to developing electrical power distribution designs for water and wastewater treatment plants, water distribution systems, and wastewater collection systems.

Day to day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Developing detailed designs for water and wastewater treatment electrical power distribution, standby power generation, motor starting, and lighting systems
• Working closely with other team members, including instrumentation and control engineers, and process and process mechanical team members to coordinate the project requirements
• Developing one-line diagrams and power plans
• Coordinating with various electrical equipment vendors
• Preparing design calculations, coordinating with other support discipline activities on projects, coordinating with regional Garver offices and regulating agencies, construction cost estimating, and quality assurance and control
• Coordinating schedules, monitoring project budgets, and ensuring delivery of quality work products which adhere to Garver standardization

In addition, the Electrical Engineer will be responsible for:

• Developing detailed plans and specifications
• Performing power system studies (arc flash)
• Coordinating schedules
• Monitoring budgets
• Quality program compliance, including ensuring delivery of quality work products that adhere to Garver standardization.
• Electrical design standards and tools development, procurement, and training

Some travel may be required, as projects may require field work for site assessment of project locations and support during construction. Due to the collaborative nature of coordination for large infrastructure projects, candidates must have the ability to seek out and resolve issues through close interaction with other project team members. In addition, the candidate shall be able to maintain a positive team attitude and interpersonal effectiveness to recruit, develop and maintain an efficient and productive team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Registered EIT or ability to become registered within 6 months of start date
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Experience using Bluebeam and MSOffice products, including Excel, Outlook and Word

Preferred Skills:

• 0 to 2 years of direct design experience
• Master's degree in electrical engineering
• Working knowledge of AutoCad and/or Revit CAD programs
• Working knowledge of power system modeling software (ie. SKM PowerTools for Windows, EasyPower)
• Experience with developing and designing low and medium voltage power distribution systems and standby power generating systems, as well as power system studies including short circuit analysis, overcurrent coordination, and arc flash

About Garver's Water Design Center:

The Water Design Center is a knowledge-based hub that excels in highly technical, multi-discipline water and wastewater designs for locations all across Garver's footprint. The WDC specializes in large, high-volume, custom treatment plant projects with advanced technologies. Centralizing the location of the WDC means communication, coordination, and participation with team members is constant. This integral working relationship benefits the client through project delivery schedule and design quality, as well as the engineer's opportunity for team collaboration and professional growth.

Grow with Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work for Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

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