Electrical Engineer III (Distribution)

EDG Inc; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

EDG Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer III-Distribution to lead and contribute to the development and implementation of electrical designs for industrial and commercial utility facilities in Metairie, LA.

The role involves coordinating with multiple disciplines, managing project tasks, and supporting project managers and clients. You will oversee design work, review data, and ensure conformance to EDG standards and client requirements, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering required; MS preferred.
• PE registration in one or more states preferred.
• 5–10 years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, track and report on all aspects of an electrical team assigned to a project.
• Prepare detailed plans, technical specifications, and reports.
• Design power distribution systems and identify cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Electrical Engineer III (Distribution)

EDG Inc

Job Opening Details

Job Title: Electrical Engineer III-Distribution

Date Opened:

Requisition Number: 3079

Location: Metairie

Industry: Electric Utilities

Department: Electric Grid Services

Employment Type: Full-Time Regular

FLSA Exemption: Exempt (Eligible for Straight-Time Overtime)

Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No

Job Summary

The Electrical Distribution Engineer is responsible for leading and participating in the development and implementation of electrical designs for industrial and commercial electrical utility facilities. This includes reviewing or preparing data and running specialty programs for the electrical design. The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the development of the electrical requirements of all project phases, including conceptual, preliminary, final engineering and potentially operational support. This also includes coordinating with other disciplines to accomplish project tasks. In addition, the Senior Electrical Engineer will be part of the project management process, which would include working directly with the Project Manager, meeting with clients, obtaining field data, interaction with equipment vendors, participating in project meetings, establishing project standards and assisting in the development of the project design criteria. This also includes coordinating with and directing Engineers, Designers and Drafters to accomplish project tasks.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee, track and report on all aspects of an electrical team assigned to a project
• Prepare detailed plans, technical specifications, and reports
• Perform calculations and process data using computer software or other established methods to support electrical engineering and control system design efforts
• Document all calculations
• Gather equipment data and specifications and interpret as required to incorporate into the design documents
• Conform and promote conformance to EDG, client standards, and best practices
• Prepare cost estimates for design implementation based on project requirements and client needs
• Design power distribution systems based on utility requirements and project requirements, including, but not limited to:
• Design of low voltage, medium and high voltage distribution systems
• Identify best practices for power distribution to eliminate safety issues and provide cost-effective solutions for clients
• Identify potential safety hazards, such as Arc Flash issues, and implement design changes to correct such issues
• Direct Electrical Designers in developing power distribution drawings and documents
• Design lighting and lighting power systems based on project requirements, local codes, and client requirements;
• Direct work of Electrical Designers including explaining project requirements and design concepts to Electrical Designers, Drafters, and clients;
• Provide support for client as required and directed by project manager, including, but not limited to:
• Document conversations with clients where any design decision is made;
• Identify project change orders and share with management as appropriate prior to completion of work;
• When appropriate, discuss additional cost or the potential for additional costs when changes are requested;
• Coach and mentor junior staff to appropriate communications regarding cost with clients.
• May perform necessary field work to obtain accurate information for the design; travelling to project locations, duration dictated by project requirements and/or logistics
• Additional duties as assigned

Basic or Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications, Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

• BS in Electrical Engineering required, MS preferred
• PE registration in one or more states is preferred
• Five (5) years with less than ten (10) years applicable experience;
• Work history that demonstrates experience with performing design tasks and project resource management (staffing and scheduling) simultaneously to meet the cost, time, resource requirements of a project
• Familiarity with all electrical and control systems and all applicable industry codes and standards
• Working knowledge of the NEC and other regulatory standards
• Ability to understand and perform basic calculations
• Ability to understand and utilize client or company provided specifications
• Ability to utilize applicable engineering software and established technical tools
• Ability and availability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability and availability to work overtime as needed based on project
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information verbally and in writing to different audiences (electrical design staff, clients, etc.)
• Basic Microsoft Office skills with proficiency in Excel required
• Ability to interact with staff at all levels

Preferred Qualifications

• MS, Electrical Engineering
• PE registration in one or more states

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily conducted in an office environment (Private or Semi-Private Office) but also requires occasional travel to off-site work locations;
• Field duties require outdoor work in a construction site type atmosphere;
• Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel;
• Working on a construction site or in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels
• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection;
• Maybe at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes;
• Maybe required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Reasonable Accommodation)

• Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permit the employee to communicate effectively
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permit the employee to conduct analysis and investigations
• Sufficient manual dexterity which permit the employee to perform routine office duties
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations

Drug Free Workplace

• EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug-free workplace. Applicants are subject to pre-employment drug screen by urinalysis.
• Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing. In addition to the requirements of EDG's drug free workplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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