Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Systems Lead

Matrix PDM Engineering; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & Vision

Disability benefits

Life & AD&D insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Bonus program

Job summary

Matrix PDM Engineering in the United States seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer I to lead design and analysis on multiple projects from inception through construction. You may serve as a discipline lead, coordinating internal and external resources.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in industrial power distribution, BS in Engineering (MS preferred), and PE preferred. Familiarity with IEEE/NEC/NESC and ETAP/EasyPower/SKM/PSS is highly valued. Some travel and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required; MS preferred.
• PE preferred; FE with intent to obtain PE within a year acceptable.
• Industrial power distribution experience preferable; Oil & Gas exposure valued.

Responsibilities

• Designs a complete project/system with focus on quality.
• Prepares complete project documents and ensures checking.
• Coordinates tasks with engineers, designers, and external resources.
• Plans and manages scopes, budgets and schedules for projects.
• Interacts with clients, officials, and vendors; presents project aspects.

Skills

Power distribution

Project leadership

IEEE/NEC/NESC

Modeling tools

Schedule reading

Budget coordination

Client requirements

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

PE preferred

FE intending to become PE within a year

Tools

ETAP

EasyPower

SKM

PSS

Job description

The Senior Electrical Engineer I is responsible for performing expert level design and analysis work as directed to support various field projects and fabrication offices. The Senior Electrical Engineer I will be part of a project team from inception through construction completion and may act as a discipline lead for projects, managing internal and external resources.

Essential Functions

• Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values.”
• Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.”
• Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.
• Independently evaluates, selects and adapts standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Acquires general knowledge of principles, and practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
• Works on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects.
• Designs a complete project, system, component, or process with a focus on quality.
• Prepares complete project documents; ensuring appropriate checking has occurred.
• Designs and conducts experiments and analysis and interprets data.
• Formulates and solves problems.
• Coordinates tasks with engineers, designers, external resources (HVEC, contractors) and administrative staff.
• Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of engineering work.
• Prepares and manages scopes, budgets, and schedules for projects or assignments; this includes ensuring other engineers or external resources supporting their projects are within scope, budget and schedule.
• Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or programs.
• Receives general direction on key objectives.
• Receives guidance when necessary on unconventional or complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
• Interacts with other discipline leads, project engineer, project manager, client, officials, contractors, vendors and others.
• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments.
• Performs other related duties, as directed or required.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required; MS degree preferred. Professional Engineer (PE) preferred. If not licensed, a FE with the desire to obtain a PE within a year required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is desirable.
• 6+ years related engineering experience required.
• Strong skill set in development of complete electrical power distribution construction drawing and specification packages.
• Proficiency in IEEE, NEC, and NESC standards.
• Demonstrable success in industrial power distribution projects including medium voltage utility tie in down through low voltage facility distribution is required; such experience in the Oil and Gas industry is preferred.
• Experience leading electrical projects with focus on monitoring budgets and coordinating deliverables.
• Ability to understand client specifications, procurement, commissioning and start-up standards, documentation, practices, vendor data approvals, etc., strongly preferred.
• Experience using ETAP, EasyPower, SKM, PSS, or other modeling software is preferred.
• Experience designing layout and spacing, specifying equipment, performing grounding studies, and performing protection and coordination studies is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read a project schedule from MS Project or Primavera is desirable.
• Cooperates with other team members; interacts with individuals at all organizational levels in professional manner.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously under time sensitive deadlines.
• Exhibits excellent listening, oral and written skills; ability to prepare and make project related presentations to clients is desirable.
• Occasional overtime and travel will be required.

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Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance, paid time off, an employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), a robust wellness program, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance. Some employees may also be eligible for a performance or safety bonus program.

At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We encourage all whose experience aligns with the listed qualifications to apply and explore joining our organization.

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.