Junior Electrical Engineer

APR Staffing; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

APR Staffing is seeking an Electrical Engineer 1 for Remedial Action Schemes (RAS) based in Vancouver, WA. The contract role focuses on electrical design, analysis, and documentation to support CC or Substation work across RAS projects.

The engineer will work with project managers and field crews to deliver compliant designs and reliable system improvements. The position requires a ABET-accredited engineering degree and at least 6 months of electrical engineering design or review experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited school is required.
• 6 months of electrical engineering design or technical review experience required.
• Knowledge of protection, SCADA, telecom, or substation concepts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain databases related to electrical and electronic drawings and documents.
• Prepare WECC and RAS engineering and configuration files for projects.
• Draft and prepare RAS templates and guides for projects.
• Assist field personnel and mentor junior engineers as needed.
• Review drawings for accuracy and completeness and provide corrections.

Skills

Electrical design

RAS knowledge

SCADA knowledge

Protection relay knowledge

Education

ABET accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer 1 - Remedial Action Scheme (RAS)

Job Number: 12115

Hybrid: onsite 3 days per Week. Additional onsite work may be required during training or as requested

Overtime: 5%

Travel: Up to 10% to field locations

Length: Up to 5 years

MUST be US Citizen to be eligible to apply for Federal Background Check

Requires Real ID and or Valid Passport to interview

SUMMARY

This full-time contract Electrical Engineering position will provide electrical engineering design for the RAS Engineering organization. This position will provide confidential and professional services for a wide variety and large volume of project designs, drawings, communications, and associated / related documentation. Engineering services will be conducted following established policy, process, and practice, and will be provided to support Control Center (CC) or Substation work for Remedial Action Schemes (RAS) Engineering to which this position will report. This position will provide engineering expertise, assisting project managers and other engineering personnel in implementing projects, supporting field maintenance crews, and other related engineering activities.

In addition, as an electrical engineer, independently performs a wide range of tasks within the subject-matter or functional area assigned. Performs blocks of work which may be complete in themselves or segments of much broader projects. Assignments are composed of several aspects, each requiring independent analysis and solution, which must be integrated for the final solution. Complete projects, when assigned, frequently pertain to conventional or well-established types of equipment or systems on which development has been completed, and which are not undergoing constant modification. Makes engineering determinations and applies judgment in the selection, interpretation, and application of relevant rules, standard procedures, or precedents. Finds and applies the appropriate precedents to the assignments and often makes minor adaptations to tailor guidelines to particular assignments. Uses computer technology in the performance of assigned engineering work. The work performed by this position will be primarily conducted in Vancouver, WA but there may be occasional, but rarely, overnight travel to project field sites throughout the corporate service territory

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain databases related to the production of electrical and electronic drawings and documents.
• Prepare detailed WECC, RAS engineering, RAS Logic and configuration files to support projects as assigned.
• Prepare detailed design, material, or procurement specifications for equipment
• Prepare engineering designs and develop engineering requirements for the development, installation and modification of corporate facilities based on analysis of engineering and design requirements, project parameters, and technical information from multiple sources.
• Draft and prepare RAS standard guides and templates for assigned projects.
• May participate in site visits to the field to support RAS project scoping and design, verify equipment configuration at sites, and document as built records during project wrap up, as needed.
• Perform review of drafted drawings and other documents for design accuracy and completeness; provide feedback and/or make necessary corrections.
• Assist with special projects in area of expertise. Draft and recommend related business rules and workflow processes; assist with documentation and implementation of new or changed business rules, procedures, and processes.
• Provide insight and recommendations into the development of new standards as well as updates to existing standards.
• Conduct routine review of existing design standards.
• As requested, provide on-going engineering assistance to new and/or less experienced team members regarding established organizational procedures and guidelines, industry and/or corporate standards, advanced techniques, etc.
• Train new engineers in corporate processes, procedures, practices, and standards; share knowledge of RAS Engineering.
• Participate in teams and individually to research and document existing inventory of RAS and related equipment; may include data entry and clean-up efforts and coordination with the local District Resource Specialist.
• Provide engineering expertise to support engineering design and field personnel in all aspects of project documentation.
• Organize and analyze drawings prior to setting up and discuss project complexity and time estimates with technical and supervisory personnel.
• Participate in the development and revision of RAS drawing templates and standards.
• Review submissions of As Built drawings and documentation. Assist in mentoring team members in the As Built process.
• Review drawing lists and drawing packages before digital signature and distribution.
• Update photographic records of all physical equipment as needed.

Education & Corresponding Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (from an ABET accredited school) is required.
• 6 months of Electrical Engineering experience is required.
• Candidates 3 months from graduation will be considered. Proof of degree may be requested after graduation. ** (Request attestation from supplier confirming degree was obtained) **
• Must have knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to components and facilities found on a regional transmission system

Required Skills & Experience

• 6 months of experience in performing design or technical review for electrical engineering designs, preferably in the following disciplines: Protective Relay and control, SCADA, Telecom, or substation

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of substation protection schemes.
• Knowledge of Remedial Action Scheme (RAS).
• Knowledge of SCADA design or construction

Additional Requirements:

• Valid U.S. Driver's License is required
• First Aid/AED/CPR Certification required within 30 days of assignment start
• Energized Facility Permit is required within one year of assignment start
• PPE

Pre-Employment Requirement

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment screening that may include drug testing, background/criminal check, and if applicable, must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

APR Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About APR Staffing

APR Staffing was born from the merger of two well-respected technical staffing firms in Portland. ieSolutions and Data Resource Group. Both companies have recently been award winners for the Portland Business Journal's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The two firms, now as APR Staffing, make for one of the fastest-growing and most-respected professional and technical staffing companies in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Collaborating with our customers, we augment their workforce with technical and administrative professionals. We provide only high-caliber, professional-grade resources throughout the Pacific Northwest.