Senior Electrical Engineer (#9BCTLJP00003500)

Smart Synergies; Ogden (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Synergies is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for an Ogden, UT position focused on electrical systems for DoD/USAF projects. The role emphasizes design development, calculations, and coordination with multiple disciplines.

The candidate will perform power system analysis using ETAP, produce AutoCAD drawings, and ensure compliance with codes and contract requirements. Strong communication and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or international equivalent).
• 8-10 years of relevant experience.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and engineering tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of industry standards, codes, and practices.
• Broad knowledge of electrical design principles and power systems.

Responsibilities

• Support design development of electrical systems and equipment per procedures, codes, standards, and contract.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with other technical disciplines.
• Create new design drawings using AutoCAD (single lines, panel schedules, schematics).
• Perform power system analysis modeling with ETAP (Load Flow, Short Circuit, relay coordination).
• Conduct lighting design, grounding, and cable sizing analyses using ETAP/AGI 32.
• Size transformers, panels, UPS, batteries; apply NFPA 70 derating factors.
• Develop specifications using SpecsIntact and procure documentation; evaluate proposals.
• Review vendor submittals and integrate data into the design.
• Coordinate requirements with Systems engineering and the client.

Skills

Electrical design principles

Load modeling

Power systems knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

AGI 32

SpecsIntact

Smartplant 3D

Job description

Job Summary

This position is for a Senior Electrical Engineer, located in Ogden, UT, who will prepare designs for electrical systems associated with DOD and USAF projects. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving abilities, can-do attitude, and the desire to innovate designs.

Major Responsibilities

• This role will support design development of Electrical systems and equipment design for the program project by preparing engineering studies, drawings, calculations, specifications, and evaluations, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements.
• Work with and mentor junior electrical engineers as well as work with other technical disciplines in a team environment.
• Develop new design drawings using Autocad such as single lines, panel schedules, schematics, cable block diagrams, grounding, lightning protection, cathodic protection, and more.
• Perform power system analysis modeling and calculations utilizing ETAP. Calculations will include Load Flow, Short Circuit, Motor starting, Relay Coordination, Arc Flash.
• Other facility calculations include, lighting design using AGI 32, facility ground grid sizing utilizing ETAP, and underground cable thermal de-rating analysis utilizing ETAP.
• Perform equipment sizing calculations such as medium voltage utility and low voltage transformers, panel boards, surge protective devices, uninterruptable power supplies and battery sizing calculations.
• Perform circuit breaker and cable sizing calculations per NFPA 70 to include various de-rating factors.
• Develop equipment and material specifications utilizing the software SpecsIntact.
• Develop procurement documentation (written scopes of work) as well as perform supplier proposal evaluations.
• Review vendor submittals and integrate information into the design.
• Coordinate systems requirement development and verifications with Systems engineering and the client.

Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
• Possess active security clearance or ability to obtain security clearance.
• Experience with Microsoft office programs, and other common computer programs.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to utilize engineering and office automation tools effectively.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards.
• Broad  knowledge of the application of Electrical engineering design principles.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems for part of, or all of, the responsibilities listed above.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, systems calculations, equipment sizing and cable sizing.
• Strong knowledge of power systems load modeling and analysis.

Preferred

• Registered Professional Engineer in USA (Electrical Engineering).
• Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ISO-9000.
• Prior experience working with government agencies, preferably the Department of Defense.
• Experience executing engineering design with Smartplant 3D.
• Experience performing calculations with ETAP.
• Understanding of Mechanical and Process engineering discipline drawings and system calculations, as related to electrical design requirements.
• Intermediate knowledge of developing CSI Masterformat specifications, or SpecsIntact.
• Design experience with Unified Facilities Criteria and the Whole Building Design Guide.