Electrical Project Engineer - Greenwood Village, United States - Novel Technology Services

Description

Role : Full-time for our client in Colorado.

Job Title : Senior Electrical Engineer

Location : Greenwood Village, CO (Hybrid)

We are seeking a motivated Senior Electrical Engineer with a PE license and 8+ years of engineering/utility Industry experience to join us.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design sub-transmission systems, substations, switching stations, and complex commercial/industrial power distribution systems.

• Develop concept design alternatives, engineering calculations, analysis, and engineering estimates for small-scale system improvement projects for substations and distribution systems.

• Develop/review complex electrical system models and validate various system study findings/recommendations.

• Develop electrical specifications for major electrical apparatus.

• Create system model for large-scale power system in ETAP (or similar software) and perform various power system analysis/studies.

• Develop bill of material and technical specifications for various electrical projects. Schedule and attend field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel to understand and determine project requirements.

• Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation.

• Possess and maintain broad and in-depth knowledge of principles, practices, procedures, and standards related to utility power distribution systems.

• Update and maintain GIS database for large-scale electrical distribution systems.

• Perform site surveys for major upgrade projects, develop concept design, and present the design to Management and the customer.

• Prepare cost estimates for large-scale electric distribution and substation projects.

• Keep up to date with utility industry standards and codes. Enforce and maintain all applicable standards and codes for our O&M, replacement/renewable and new installations.

• Analyze electrical fault events, power quality issues, system loading scenarios and assist crew to implement corrective actions.

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of power system protection and relaying schemes for electrical distribution system.

• Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stakeholders.

• Assist construction personnel throughout the project life cycle in tracking and understanding the basis of cost estimate.

• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance and support to help them grow in their professional careers.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Project Management Duties:

• Preparation of project construction schedules

• Submission of request for information to clients.

• Act as primary point of contact for projects and facilitating design/review process.

• Coordinate meetings, scheduling updates, submitting deliverables, and addressing outstanding open items as requested by clients.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills and Qualifications:

• BS degree, Electrical Engineering, from accredited university with emphasis in power systems required.

• PE License required.

• Eight plus (8+) years of work experience in electrical utility industry.

• Expert knowledge with medium voltage electrical substations and distribution system required.

• Expert with power system analysis, distribution system modeling, and protective device coordination required.

• Experienced in blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time/cost/labor estimates for projects and services required.

• Ability to prepare and maintain construction project schedules in Microsoft Project.

• Experience with ETAP or similar software.

• Must be a team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Other Requirements:

• You must be a U.S. citizen.

• Valid driver's license required.

• Ability to travel out of state to project sites.

• You will be required to obtain Military Base Security Access.

Benefits:

• We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401k with company contribution, paid time off and paid holidays.