Lead Electrical Engineer

Planet Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer responsible for the engineering and design of power distribution, lighting and grounding systems on industrial projects. The role requires strong knowledge of NEC, ANSI, NEMA and NFPA, CAD and BIM skills (Revit, AutoCAD), on-site project capability, and a track record of delivering designs within budgets and deadlines.

Responsibilities include developing layouts, schedules, equipment specs, drawings such as one-line diagrams and motor

Qualifications

• Experience with design/installation of medium and low-voltage distribution equipment.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, ANSI, NEMA, NFPA codes.
• Able to handle onsite plant projects with minimal supervision.
• Organized with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and operate within budgets and with client engineers and maintenance teams.
• Revit knowledge and CAD systems proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design power system facilities and equipment and coordinate construction, operation, and maintenance of electric power generating, receiving, and distribution stations, and distribution systems and equipment.
• Develop conceptual layouts and sketches to drive the most efficient design on a project-by-project basis.
• Participate in the planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating detailed phases of electrical engineering projects.
• Develop equipment specifications.
• Develop construction specifications and contractor scope of work documents.
• Directs preparation of or prepares drawings and equipment and materials to be used in construction and equipment installation.
• Inspects completed installations for conformance with design and equipment specifications and safety standards.
• Work products will include: one-line diagrams, wiring drawings, panel layout drawings, motor schematics, instrument loop sheets, conduit and tray routing drawings and contractor scope documents.
• Work with grounding requirements (high resistance, building and isolated grounding).
• Provide on-site start up support.

Skills

Low/Medium Voltage Design

Electrical Codes

On-site Project Management

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

PE/EIT transmission

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

A Lead Electrical Engineer responsible for the engineering and design of power distribution, lighting and grounding systems on industrial projects.

Required:

• Experience with design/installation of medium and low-voltage distribution equipment, with experience in consulting engineering and construction industry
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, ANSI, NEMA, NFPA)
• Able to handle onsite plant projects with minimal supervision
• Organized with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and operate within budgets and work directly with client engineers and maintenance teams.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit.
• Capability with CAD systems including AutoCAD
• PE license or EIT certificate with ability to obtain PE license is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities:

• Design power system facilities and equipment and coordinate construction, operation, and maintenance of electric power generating, receiving, and distribution stations, and distribution systems and equipment
• Develop conceptual layouts and sketches to drive the most efficient design on a project-by-project basis
• Participate in the planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating detailed phases of electrical engineering projects
• Develop equipment specifications
• Develop construction specifications and contractor scope of work documents
• Directs preparation of or prepares drawings and specific type of equipment and materials to be used, in construction and equipment installation
• Inspects completed installations for conformance with design and equipment specifications and safety standards
• Work products will include: one-line diagrams, wiring drawings, panel layout drawings, motor schematics, instrument loop sheets, conduit and tray routing drawings and contractor scope documents
• Work with systems and equipment grounding requirements (high resistance, building and isolated grounding)
• Provide on-site start up support

Pay: $165K - $190K
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