Electrical Engineer - Mid Level

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a mid to senior level Electrical Engineer with a specialty in power systems to join our Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation (MEI) team in Sao Paolo, Brazil office. This role will work on both large and small projects locally, domestically and internationally preparing plans, designs and plan production for general electrical engineering on a wide variety of projects which may include lighting, power, and grounding plans, one-line diagrams, panel and cable schedules, and different project specifications. Projects include: electrical infrastructure for ports, waterfronts, industrial, commercial, offshore wind, government and military facilities. You will work with an international MEI team and Senior Engineers around the company through our intraoffice staff utilization program. You will support projects both on the job site as well as in the office. This position offers a hybrid work schedule. 

About Moffatt & Nichol: 

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specialising in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbours, and rivers. Reflecting Moffatt & Nichol’s commitment to design innovation since 1945, Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked the company No. 1 in Marine and Port Facilities and among the Top 50 Designers in International Markets.

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists, and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, the Americas, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customised service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in three primary practise areas—coastal, environmental, and water resources; ports and harbours; and transportation, bridges, and rail.

Duties and responsibilities: 

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

Prepares plans, designs, and plan production for general electrical engineering on a wide variety of projects which may include lighting, power, and grounding plans, one-line diagrams, panel and cable schedules, and different project specifications.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions

Completes electrical designs to support firm-wide projects by working with Project Managers (any discipline) and electrical teammates

Provides design calculations, design drawings, and project specifications for the following but not limited to:

• Medium/low voltage power distribution systems
• Lighting systems
• Lightning protection systems
• Grounding systems
• Communications systems
• Control Systems
• One-line diagrams

Electrical equipment design (including switchboards and switchgear)

All electrical calculations, selective coordination and arc flash studies

Prepares detailed contract documents, studies and cost estimates

Perform construction management activities such as submittal reviews and construction observations for electrical work on projects

Assist in companywide Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes

Other duties: 

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Qualifications: 

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering 
• Electrical license (CREA Brazil)
• 4 years of related experience in:
• Medium/low voltage power distribution systems
• Grounding systems
• Lighting systems
• Communications systems
• Electrical equipment design (including switchboards and switchgear)
• Selective coordination and arc flash studies
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit is required

Preferred education and experience

• Languages (Fluent in English / Portuguese – Spanish will be a plus)
• Master’s Degree Preferred 
• Proficiency ETAP or Easy Power and AGI32
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post-offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171

Working conditions: 

Majority of work is office-based. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.  Site visits may also include working around live electrical equipment and systems. This position offers a hybrid work schedule. 

Moffatt & Nichol’s EEO Statement:

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions® serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings. 

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