Electrical Power Systems Engineer - Sacramento, United States - Infinium

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Job DescriptionJob Title:
Electrical Power Systems Engineer

Job Title:
Electrical Power Systems EngineerInfinium is an electrofuels provider on a mission to decarbonize the world.

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JOB SUMMARY:We are in search of a seasoned Electrical Power Systems Engineer to lead the design and development of electrical power systems for the Roadrunner project and other significant capital projects in collaboration with the execution organization. Electrical power systems are the heartbeat of the facility.

This engineer will work on all aspects of the power system:

including the high voltage utility tie-in, the high voltage substation, the medium voltage backbone to the end devices and power users working with a variety of contractors, vendors, and internal resources.

You will report administratively to the Senior VP of Engineering but will work with the design team and the project managers.

You will be working alongside a high functioning technical team of industry experts enabling the decarbonization of the transportation sector.

You will solve issues, manage risks, and recommend solutions while working and building relationships with all project stakeholders and power system providers.

YOU WILL:
· Ensure that safety matters most – ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and standards· Design, develop and optimize electrical power systems and deliverables for the organization· Analyze and evaluate power distribution systems to support project objectives· Identify and troubleshoot power-related issues and provide effective solutions· Develop project plans, budgets, and timelines for electrical power-related projects· Collaborate with a highly skilled team of engineers and project managers to ensure timely and budget-conscious completion of projects within defined objectives.· Research and stay up to date with the latest advancements in electrical power engineering technology· Provide technical support and training to staff as needed· Interface with vendors, contractors, and utility companies to support both the project team and the commercial team· Perform other duties as required

YOU ARE:· Generous of Spirit and Integrous· Organized and Reliable· Enthusiastic and Team Orientated· Cogent and Inquisitive· Creative and Adaptable· Resilient and Supportive

YOU HAVE:· An accredited degree in Electrical Engineering or the ability to demonstrate equivalence through experience and other education to successfully perform the role. Professional Engineering certification is a plus.· Ten plus years of relevant experience in complex major capital projects involving bespoke design, technical designs in processing facilities and/or industrial substations.· At least five years plus in design or project work for high voltage and medium voltage power distribution systems in a large complex project. Preference for experience in FEED, EPC, construction, start-up, and operations.· Demonstrated experience in FEED/EPC capital projects including power design studies such as interconnects, system balancing, harmonics, arc-flash, load flow, fault current analysis, and grounding grid.· Knowledge and experience with SKM or ETAP, or equivalent experience in supervising engineers or contractors in using SKM or ETAP to conduct electrical analysis. Being able to do your own CAD drawings is a plus.· Experience in both specifying and designing high voltage, medium voltage equipment and systems (transformers, substations, switching, relays, switchgear, MCC, cable schedules and calculations, etc).· Knowledge and familiarity with electrical codes (NEC, IEEE, especially IEEE 519).· Knowledge and familiarity with field installation, checkout, and commissioning/operational checks· Demonstrated experience of being able to work in large complex teams, and managing or leading suppliers, vendors, and engineering contractors.· Experience in both owner's organization and EPC organization is a plus.· Experience with specific electrical equipment frequently used in process industrial facilities such as cable systems, transformers, cable tray, specific switch gear, area classification, rectifiers, variable frequency drives, large 3-phase 4160V rotating equipment motors, GI breakers, and electric heaters are a plus.· Having experience with revamps or brownfield projects would be helpful in being successful in this role.· Have a broad experience to integrate the various parts of a large electrical systems project will be helpful in being successful in this role.· A keen interest in learning, growing, and implementing your learning into all aspects of your work· The ability to work independently, but also communicate and involve others as needed.· This role is less about specific degrees or years of experience and more about direct relevant experiences. Candidates that can demonstrate that knowledge and experience will be more successful in this exciting opportunity. This role will require the candidate to oversee contractors work products but also do many of the direct work tasks needed to make the project successful. Knowing which areas need more oversite and which areas benefit from less owner oversight will help the candidate be more successful in this role.· For candidates willing to work remotely, be able to demonstrate during the interview process how they have been successful in the past in a remote role, or a deep understanding of what they will need to do to be successful in a remote role.· During the interview process, highlight how you align with the Infinium culture by contributing positively to an already high-performing team, emphasizing exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.· Success in this role necessitates a keen eye for detail and strong organizational skills.


YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

You are willing to work either in hybrid environment in Sacramento, Ca, or are an experienced remote worker willing to travel when the job demands it. In all cases you will be expected to visit suppliers, vendors, and contractors when needed and travel to the established project site when needed or to oversee critical milestones. This position does not post a percentage of travel, because the amount of travel varies by the individual, the status of the project, and the current issues and risks of the project that the engineer needs to manage. You must be able to safely operate onsite in an industrial facility.


THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate is a technical authority in power distribution systems with demonstrated experience in both the contractor's side and on the owner's side or as an owner's engineer. They would have experience interfacing with electrical utilities to connect large industrial loads greater than 50MW from the development and feasibility stages of a project all the way through start-up and operation. They would have had jobs where they have put together purchase specifications, but also where they have supervised or done specific modelling and analysis on the electrical distribution system. They would have had positions or specific projects where they have gained an overall understanding and knowledge of common cost-effective means and industry standards in distributing power ranging from 138kV down to 480V systems.

The ideal candidate has the intellectual curiosity to want to optimize the power distribution system to meet project objectives at the lowest cost, while also having the direct knowledge to inform decisions and be able to communicate to the VP and CEO of the company the drivers behind those decisions.

Having positions or previous experiences in working up multiple options for different configurations of the overall power systems, with different costs and reliabilities, while also being able to develop and review purchase specifications for equipment within the system would be ideal.

Should that person also have some experience in an operating plant environment, which would help them be more successful as they could apply those experiences in this work to create stronger projects.

The ideal candidate is humbly confident in their knowledge and work, able to speak up and advocate for specific decisions in the project, while being flexible enough to internalize the needs and feedback from the project team in a gracious manner.

The ideal candidate is willing to roll up their sleeves and support the team versus delegating everything to a contractor.

The ideal candidate asks where they can help and finds alternatives when solving difficult problems supporting the team.

They have experiences where they can show they have worked on larger multi-step projects requiring multiple individuals in a coordinated manner, but independent enough to not required day-to-day direction in their work.

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