Electrical Engineer (mid-level)

Sevee & Maher Engineers; Maine; On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company paid Medical, Life, and Disability insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Performance-based year-end bonus

Work-life balance and flexible working hours

Job summary

An engineering consulting firm located in Maine is seeking a mid-level Electrical Engineer. This role involves engaging in projects related to utility infrastructure and renewable energy facilities. Responsibilities include designing high-voltage substations and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in utility substations and renewable energy systems. A strong foundation in AutoCAD or Revit is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience in utility substation design and renewable energy systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-voltage substations.
• Prepare engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Utility substation design

Renewable energy systems

AutoCAD

Revit

Electrical design software

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Electrical design software

Job description

Job Title

Electrical Engineer (mid-level)

Location

Maine

Job Summary

As an Electrical Engineer, you will engage in challenging assignments, contributing to the design and implementation of solutions for projects including utility infrastructure, renewable energy facilities, and critical data center applications.

Your Impact

You will work on a diverse range of projects that includes utility substation design, renewable energy projects such as wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

On a typical day, you will

• Design and develop high-voltage substations (12kV – 345kV) including physical layout, protection & control, grounding, and structural components.
• Prepare engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications for new and existing substations.
• Develop general arrangements, conduit layouts, grounding plans, buswork layouts, and equipment elevations.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and other industry standards.
• Participate in client meetings, site visits, and design reviews.
• Provide engineering support during substation construction, testing, and commissioning and troubleshoot and resolve design-related field issues.
• Ensure that substation designs meet all applicable regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Work closely with civil, structural, and electrical engineers, as well as project managers, to ensure seamless project execution.

Your compensation and benefits package includes

• 100% company paid Medical, Life, and Long-term and Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual contributions to an HSA (if enrolled in company-provided health insurance plan)
• Paid vacation and sick time and 9 paid holidays per year
• Retirement plan comprising three components: a 401(k) plan with matching contribution of up to 50% of 10% of your salary; profit sharing; and a non-discretionary 3% of gross pay contribution (all three components available after 1 year of service), and a
• Performance-based year-end bonus!

SME also offers

• Work-life balance and flexible working hours
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Intraoffice groups, including hiking, hockey, and running
• Community involvement such as volunteer days and an SME sponsored road race team, and
• Fall golf event, food truck days, cornhole tournaments, chili cookoff competition and more!

Required skills and qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience in utility substation design and renewable energy systems (wind, solar, and BESS)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit or Adobe, and electrical design software
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• High level of organization skills with ability to keep tasks and projects on schedule