Electrical Project Engineer

Luxus; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Raleigh is seeking a Project Engineer I to assist with plans, specifications, and substation designs. Candidates must have a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering and EIT certification. This entry-level role offers the opportunity to work under close supervision while developing independence in engineering tasks. A range of skills from Microsoft Office proficiency to some customer interaction is required.

Qualifications

• Zero to two years of applicable experience required.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of plans and specifications.
• Prepare material lists and labor contracts.
• Assist with preparation of substation designs.
• Provide direction to designers and CAD operators.
• Some proficiency in substation engineering required.

Skills

Basic administration of material purchases

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook

Customer interaction

Vendor interaction

Education

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Description

Occupational Summary: Project Engineer I performs a variety of routine tasks, which provide experience and familiarity with engineering staff, methods, practices and programs. Engineer I works under close supervision but is expected to have some level of independence with required engineering tasks.

Requirements

Position requirements include:

• Assist in development of plans, specifications and inspection reports.
• Assist in preparation of material lists and labor contracts.
• Assist with preparation of substation designs and construction drawings.
• Basic administration of material purchases and construction contracts.
• Provide direction to designers, CAD operators on candidate’s assigned team.
• Small degree of customer and vendor interaction.
• Some proficiency in single area of substation engineering such as physical layout design, protection/control design, relay settings programming, field support, substation commissioning, relay testing
• Performs basic functions of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Must interface well with employees at all levels.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Minimum Qualifications: B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering required. Zero to two years of applicable experience required. Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is required.