Lead Electrical Engineer

ExecuSource; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ExecuSource is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for the Salt Lake City area. The role focuses on designing power system facilities, coordinating construction, operation and maintenance of electric power distribution, and developing equipment specifications.

You will prepare drawings, contractor scope documents, and ensure conformance with safety standards while engaging with client engineers and maintenance teams. Hybrid schedule with 3–4 days in the office and wide project responsibilities.

Qualifications

• PEC firm experience.
• Experience with medium/low-voltage distribution equipment.
• Strong knowledge of NEC/ANSI/NEMA/NFPA.
• Onsite plant project experience with minimal supervision.
• Revit and AutoCAD 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 efficient design on a project-by-project basis.
• Participate in planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating detailed phases of electrical engineering projects.
• Develop equipment specifications
• Develop construction specifications and contractor scope of work documents
• Direct/prepare drawings and specify equipment and materials for construction and installation
• Inspect installations for conformance with design, specs and safety standards
• Produce one-line diagrams, wiring drawings, panel layouts, motor schematics, loop sheets, conduit routing and contractor scope docs
• Work with grounding requirements (high resistance, building and isolated grounding)

Skills

PEC firm experience

On-site project coordination

Budget & deadlines

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer

Location: Salt Lake City, UT area

Pay: $160-180K

Schedule: M-F hybrid (3-4 days in office)

Our client is a rapidly growing Engineering consultancy firm and is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer for their team.

What you get to do:

• 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)

What you need to succeed:

• PEC firm experience
• 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
• Well 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.

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