Electrical Engineer (Owner's Representative) - Semiconductor Facilities

KALCON; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

License Reimbursement

Job summary

KALCON in Tualatin, OR is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Owner’s Representative) to support electrical infrastructure, facility improvements, and sustaining projects within active semiconductor environments. You will work with site owners, PMs, contractors, and operations to maintain reliable facilities while delivering capital upgrades.

The role emphasizes coordinating outages, arc flash studies, load data, budgeting, and NEC compliance; providing technical leadership to IFM teams; and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in facilities design or construction.
• PE license or EIT preferred.
• Experience with EasyPower software.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project.
• Strong client relations and people management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify issues and respond to project issues.
• Strong written and oral communication with senior management and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering support for projects and sustainment.
• Work with system owner on small to mid-size projects.
• Troubleshoot electrical system problems; coordinate outages; arc flash studies.
• Deliver operational efficiency, maintenance, testing and commissioning solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to IFM and contractors.
• Lead recovery during power outages; participate on cross-site teams.
• Occasional weekend engineering support.
• Review design specs, submittals, drawings; CAD/document control.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Client relations

Project coordination

Tools

EasyPower

MS Office

Job description

Electrical Engineer (Owner's Representative) - Semiconductor Facilities

Tualatin, OR

The Electrical Engineer serves as the Owner’s Representative responsible for supporting small to mid-sized electrical infrastructure, facility improvement, and sustaining engineering projects within active semiconductor manufacturing environments. This role combines project engineering, electrical system ownership support, and facility engineering responsibilities, working closely with site electrical system owners, project managers, contractors, and operations teams to maintain reliable facility operations while delivering capital improvement projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working in either design or construction of facilities. Labs, Semiconductor, and/or Critical Facility Construction is preferred.
• Professional Engineering License or Engineer in Training (EIT) is preferred.
• EasyPower Electrical Software Experience
• Proficient use of MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project.
• History of strong client relations and people management skills.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills are fundamental.
• Skills to identify issues and proactively respond to project issues.
• Strong written and oral communication skills to exchange information with senior management, service providers, workers, and contractors.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide projects and sustaining facility electrical engineering support.
• Work with the System Owner of the site's electrical distribution system for small to mid-size projects.
• Troubleshooting electrical system problems ; coordinating shutdowns; conducting breaker coordination and arc flash studies
• Systematic problem solving
• statistical validation of system performance
• providing electrical load and capacity data
• dealing with utilities rates and system issues
• Delivering operational efficiency, maintenance, testing and commissioning solutions; justifying capital budgets for system upgrades and energy conservation measures
• providing technical leadership to IFM and contractors
• responding to power outages/disturbances and leading in the recovery effort; participating on cross site teams (RDCOC, E-JET, site audit, etc.)
• some occasional weekend engineering support will also be required.
• Handling facilities work orders for power installations in test floors, labs and general office areas
• effective collaboration with Project Managers, architects, engineers and contractors on new construction/renovation projects
• reviewing electrical design specifications, submittals, studies and drawings
• possessing thorough knowledge of facilities low & medium voltage electrical distribution systems including transformers, MCC's, generators, ATS', UPS', etc.
• ability to review/provide cost estimates, budgets and ROI analysis
• ability to work on multiple projects and issues concurrently
• possess good knowledge of the latest NEC codes with ability to read and interpret design drawings and specifications.
• Leading and working in a project team environment is essential.
• Additional duties may include:
  • Help maintain the facilities document control system by ensuring electrical as-built drawings are incorporated into the master CAD drawings
  • ensure electrical system single line diagrams are up to date and all construction specifications, as-builts, O&M manuals and submittals are received after project close out
  • help maintain and organize the document control storage area for fast retrieval of information (drawings, specifications, manuals, etc.)
  • work closely with Project Managers, contractors and engineers on project design and close out documentation
  • coordinate and oversee work of external consultant's CAD support
  • provide design and industrial engineering support on projects
  • organize, set up and maintain a CAD/document control system.

Benefits Offered

• Medical insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% KALCON match when an employee contributes at least 5%
• 15 days of paid time off
• 8 paid National Holidays
• Reimbursement for professional licenses and certifications

Submission Requirements

At a minimum, the candidate’s professional resume must include the following:

• List of all Educational Achievements
• List of all Professional Licenses or Certificates
• List of Awards Received
• Detailed Employment History with each company including:
  • Name & Contact Information of the firm or agency
  • Start Date and End Date (Month & Year)
  • Positions Held

At KALCON we are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where every individual is respected and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicant and employees will receive consideration for employment as we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes to the success of our company and the innovation behind the exceptional projects we deliver. We encourage and support applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team and thrive. Our hiring and employment practices are guided by principles of fairness, equality, and opportunity for all.

Salary Range

$120,000 - $180,000 USD