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    Senior Engineering Specialist, Electrical Engineer - Saint Paul, United States - KFI Engineers PC

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    POSITION SPECIFICATION

    Position Senior Engineering Specialist, Electrical Engineer

    Organization KFI Engineers (KFI)

    Reporting Relationship Electrical Manager, Utilities and Central Energy

    Website

    COMPANY BACKGROUND

    KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. Since 1996, our culture of collaboration and unique capabilities have allowed us to make a difference in the way infrastructure and processing projects are delivered.

    Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, with eight regional offices and a team of over 250 professionals, we have a people-first culture that offers opportunities to continue your career with mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education. With KFI, we find a way to provide creative solutions to unique projects while providing the same care we would expect if we were the client. For more information about KFI Engineers and our culture, please visit

    POSITION OVERVIEW:

    The Senior Engineering Specialist plays a key role in KFI's delivery of technical services by providing industry-leading expertise in an engineering discipline or other area of specialization. This individual will typically have at least 20 years of experience in their area of expertise and be recognized by both clients and peers as among the leading practitioners of it regionally or nationally. The objective of this position is to leverage this individual's knowledge and experience across all of KFI's relevant business units and projects.

    TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Specific responsibilities will include, but not limited to, the following:

    Project Execution

    • Assist in investigation and root cause analysis of equipment and system failures and implementing preventative measures into KFI standards.
    • Meet with clients when requested to support major decisions and defining project goals.
    • Execute or lead the execution of project tasks where appropriate due to degree of difficulty, client preference, or other consideration.
    • Provide technical consultation and guidance to the project team as requested or determined to be necessary.
    • Periodically review the progress of project deliverables for quality, technical accuracy and compliance with KFI standards.
    • Support the lead discipline engineer in problem definition, design approach, and technology selection.

    Business Development

    • Support project pursuits by participating in pre-proposal meetings and discussions, contributing to and/or reviewing proposals, and participating in selection interviews.
    • Engage current and prospective clients through participation in conferences, trade associations, and technical society activities.
    • Develop and deliver technical presentations or seminars for KFI's clients on topics relevant to their business.
    • Maintain an active role in a technical society or professional association.
    • Regularly present and/or publish in forums that provide exposure for KFI.

    Staff Development

    • Mentor the technical development of peers and junior staff through regular interaction with project teams.
    • Utilize project QC reviews and lessons-learned sessions as teaching opportunities to increase staff knowledge and eliminate repetitive errors.
    • Recommend formal training and staff development necessary to maintain KFI's technical expertise at an industry-leading level.
    • Develop and deliver internal training for KFI staff as requested or determined to be necessary.

    Standards Development

    • Develop and maintain standard requirements for the quality and content of deliverables including drawings, specifications, and reports.
    • Identify and guide the development of tools to improve productivity and quality of work including design standards, quality review guidelines, and standard details.
    • Maintain the currency and technical quality of master specifications.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

    • 20+ years of experience required.
    • P.E. license required.
    • Broad knowledge of medium and low voltage generation, distribution and control equipment used in industrial and utility applications.
    • Thorough understanding of power system and electric machines theory as applied to the design of industrial power systems.
    • Expertise in power system analysis including load flow and voltage drop, short circuit, arc flash hazard analysis, cable ampacity, and harmonics.
    • Experience developing complex protective relay settings for medium voltage circuits and equipment including generators, transformers, and communications-assisted protection schemes.
    • Field experience in startup and commissioning of power generation systems.

    CORE BEHAVIORS

    Accountable

    • Demonstrates persistence in the achievement of goals.
    • Acts with a sense of urgency.
    • Takes responsibility for own actions.

    Business Focus

    • Demonstrates agility, adapts well to changes.
    • Works well under pressure.
    • Meets commitments to internal/external customers.

    Project Execution

    • Plans projects well, managing last-minute rushes and disruptions.
    • Balances Speed and Quality.
    • Looks for improvement in our delivery, tools and processes.

    Demonstrates Respect for Others

    • Keeps others adequately informed.
    • Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
    • Adapts communication style and method based on audience and situation.

    Team Player

    • Balances team and individual responsibilities.
    • Shares expertise with others.
    • Inspires respect and trust.

    EDUCATION

    B.S. in Electrical Engineering required. M.S.E.E. is considered an asset.

    COMPENSATION:

    Recognizing the importance of this position to KFI, a competitive wage and benefits package will be offered.

    KFI Engineers is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


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