Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge and leadership as described below. This position has oversight of a specific project area and acts as a representative of the engineering discipline ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases. This is a lead position on assigned projects performing engineering assignments of advanced complexity. 

• Under general supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer, serve as a Supervising Lead providing guidance/supervision to other engineers and designers 
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of advanced complexity in accordance with project requirements 
• Develop and review specifications and design criteria 
• Perform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems; and solve technical problems of advanced complexity 
• Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients 
• Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures 
• Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost and schedule baselines 
• Develop and review estimates, schedules and progress reports including effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting 
• Establish, control and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts 
• Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations and review of vendor submittals 
• Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical (Power) Engineering and minimum fifteen (15) years of work-related experience 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards. 
• Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards 
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors 
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job 
• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards 
• Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines 
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner 
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs 
• Significant experience providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services on large industrial projects 
• Proficiency executing large EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline environment 
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening.

Discipline Specific Job Requirements

• Interpret and apply national, state, and local codes and standards, and customer design requirements for the preparation of electrical design/construction documents, specifications, and system descriptions related to assigned tasks through project startup 
• Prepare and modify electrical design drawings (e.g., single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagram layouts, raceway, lighting, and grounding) 
• Perform complex system studies (e.g., short circuit, load flow, stability, motor starting, harmonics, relay coordination and ground grid) 
• Develop area classifications and design documents 
• Develop electrical design documents 
• Perform electrical calculations such as short circuit, relay coordination, voltage drop, cable de-rating and cable pulling tension 
• Prepare motor schematics and wiring diagrams 

Desired Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license 
• Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of ASME NQA-1 
• Advanced knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials 
• Demonstrated experience managing and leading large projects 
• Proficiency with project set-up, development of control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out 
• Practical field experience 
• EPC project experience for the following industries:
  • U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency 
  • Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program 
  • Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology 
• Advanced knowledge of:
  • Electrical codes and standards 
  • Electrical power systems 
  • Electrical power systems software (e.g., SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL), Electrical Transient and Analysis Program (ETAP) 

LOCATION 
Position will be 100% onsite in Greenville, SC. 
(Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS 
Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  
 
CONTRACT DURATION  

One (1) year with the possibility of extension/conversion. 
 
Omega Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.