Senior Electrical Engineer

Mead & Hunt, Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 103,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan with company match

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Portland, Oregon. The role includes designing electrical systems for dams and hydropower projects, preparing plans for construction, and providing project management and technical leadership. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and at least six years of experience. The position offers a salary range of $103,000 to $144,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• At least six years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• A PE in any state with the ability to obtain in additional states within six months of hire.
• Experience with arc flash hazards and program development.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for dams, hydropower and utility engineering projects.
• Prepare plans and specifications for bidding and construction.
• Provide construction administration and site visits.

Skills

Electrical system design

Project management

Client management

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Power and controls schematics

MODBUS communication

Variable frequency drives (VFD)

Job description

Mead & Hunt, Inc., a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, has a position available for an senior electrical engineer.

Responsibilities include:

• The design of electrical systems for dams, hydropower and utility engineering projects
• Preparing plans and specifications of electrical systems for bidding and construction
• Project management and/or technical leadership on large and/or complex projects
• Providing construction administration and site visits
• Mentoring staff; coordinating work and communication between subcontractors, teaming partners and suppliers
• Client management

Some travel will be required.

The successful candidate must have all of the following:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in electrical from an accredited college or university
• At least six (6) years of relevant electrical engineering experience

• A PE in any state with the ability to obtain in additional states within six (6) months of hire

The ideal candidate will have any/all of the following:

• Experience with/proficiency in interpreting power and controls schematics
• Understanding of/experience with technical equipment operations and maintenance manuals (O&M) and experience analyzing equipment failures
• Experience with arc flash hazards and program development
• Knowledge of variable frequency drives (VFD) and industrial pumps
• Experience using MODBUS communication for controls
• Understanding of medium voltage distribution systems
• Experience with power system studies, system planning and operations, and equipment specifications
• Knowledge of/experience the coordination with other engineering fields

If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are someone who takes initiative, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at www.meadhunt.com/careers.

Benefits:

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Salary Range: $103,000 to $144,000 - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.