What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Engineer position at Allied Engineering and Design?
Senior Electrical Engineer
About Allied Engineering and Design (AED)
AED is a full-service engineering and design firm in South Jersey taking on some of the most challenging projects in the Northeast. Our projects range from heavy industrial to advanced renewables requiring complex engineering and design solutions. We are a subsidiary of ARG (Allied Resources Group), and part of a family of technical service companies that provide services to critical infrastructure.
About the Position
The Senior Electrical Engineer will perform all phases of electrical related projects from conception through start-up and delivery, including electrical system model development and evaluation, specification of electrical distribution equipment, development of construction package drawings, serve as a point of contact with client personnel and support startup and commission efforts. The ideal candidate should be familiar with development of control systems and be able to support inhouse I&C engineering efforts.
Technical Knowledge
- Develop complete electrical drawing packages as part of construction packages
- Develop electrical drawings and documents that include one-line drawings, power plans, hazard classification maps, cable routing (cable tray/raceways), cable & conduit schedules, grounding and lighting plans (including photometric studies)
- Specify and select electrical distribution equipment (Switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, UPSs, etc.)
- Develops technical, scope, and cost aspects of proposals
- Provide General Electrical Engineering
- Perform SKM calculations
- Direct quality checking for all deliverables
- Advanced/specialized training and experience relating to the discipline of interest
- Ability to prioritize tasks by frequency and importance
- Ability to work in physically demanding environments
- Attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Qualification
- Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
- Professional Engineer License required. May consider EIT who can obtain in one year
- (5) to (20) years demonstrated Electrical Engineering experience in a multi-discipline environment in the energy, chemical and/or oil and gas industries
- Demonstrated experience as a Lead Electrical Engineer, supervising other Electrical Engineers, and mentoring younger Electrical Engineers
- Required knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and industry design standards
- Familiarity with electrical related software such as SKM or ETAP
- Increasing ability to perform electrical system related calculations such as short circuit analysis, arc flash evaluation and development of arc flash remediation strategies
- Increasing knowledge of unique or specific problem-solving approaches
- Increasing ability to apply knowledge in broad areas of assignments, especially projects concerned with unique or specialized problems
- Low to high voltage familiarity (480VAC to 25Kv)
Non-Technical Skills
- Ability to plan, develop and coordinate a large project or several small projects
- Supervise work of others, both engineers and designers
- Functions as Project Engineer and Project Leader on single discipline projects
- Interfaces directly with the client's representative as necessary
- Field survey work required in heavy industrial environments
- Certifies designs and drawings as appropriate
- Maintains project schedules, develops designs, and reviews drawings, specifications and calculations
- Requires little to no supervision
- Can assist in the development of the technical scope of work specifications
- Travel up to 10% of the time - Local day trips/client visits (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland)
Excellent Benefits:
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
About Allied Resources Group (ARG)
ARG is the parent organization to five niche technical service companies in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Indiana, and Ohio. Our subsidiaries provide engineering, technical recruiting, healthcare, industrial inspection, and construction management support services to clients throughout the U.S.
Mission – ARG was founded on a commitment to make the lives of people better by promoting services that are essential to a well-functioning society. At the heart of our mission is to hire the best and brightest in their field and provide opportunities for advancement and a best-in-class experience for employees.
Vision – To improve the lives of employees, customers, and communities by becoming an industry leader in the critical infrastructure sectors we are engaged in.
Values – We believe that by nurturing an entrepreneurial environment for each of our companies in critical infrastructure sectors to thrive, we can achieve positive outcomes that improve the lives of our employees, clients, and communities.
