What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Electrical Engineer position at Salas O'Brien Engineers Incorporated?
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TITLE: Electrical Engineer I
OVERVIEW: The Electrical Engineer provides expertise and support in a variety of areas including:
Being a knowledgeable Electrical Engineer, adhering to company, department, and client
standards and procedures, and having a basic understanding of required electrical,
instrumentation, and controls design and deliverables development.
Following procedures and collaborating to prepare design deliverables that meet project
requirements under general supervision of the Chief Electrical Engineer.
Remaining continually vigilant in finding opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.
Using data from process, mechanical and structural disciplines, as well as client and vendor
information sources to prepare electrical, instrumentation, and controls engineering designs.
Performing electrical power distribution design, instrumentation and controls design, lighting
and grounding design, assisting with short-circuit and arc flash studies (power system
analysis) and equipment and instrument/device specifications.
Directing designers toward completion of bid and construction document packages and having
a working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and applicable electrical design software.
Having basic knowledge of applicable electrical standards and codes (NFPA, IEEE, etc.).
REPORTS TO: Chief Electrical Engineer
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Proactively communicate and coordinate design work within the department, and with other
disciplines.
Act as Lead Electrical on small multi-discipline projects.
Assist with planning and coordinating all technical aspects of electrical project work.
Provide technical guidance to designers.
Maintain a positive attitude and interact confidently and professionally with clients.
Actively participate in project, departmental, and inter-departmental meetings to facilitate
successful completion of projects to meet customer expectations and advance the technical
capabilities of the department.
Interpret and track assigned project budgets, schedules, and scopes.
Understand and apply concerns of safety, maintenance, accessibility, constructability, and
coordination. Participate and contribute to project SMACCTM reviews.
Identify, communicate, and explore solutions to conflicts and clashes.
Learn new design software (as assigned) as well as develop company use of current design
software.
Conduct site visits for project meetings, evaluation of existing installations, and participation in
project checkout/startup/commissioning.
Direct preparation of bid and construction document packages.
Coordinate work with other disciplines.
Understand and apply design criteria of electrical power, instrumentation, and controls for a
wide range of projects.
Perform conceptual, preliminary, and detailed development of electrical, instrumentation, and
control system designs.
Issue and record drawing submittals and revisions, and Requests for Information.
Check electrical calculations and construction documents prepared by yourself or others for
errors, omissions, and adherence to company and client standards.
Contribute to the development of electrical drafting and design standards and new production
methods to improve the company's best practices, efficiency, and consistency.
Have a basic knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, and controls equipment and the
National Electric Code (NEC).
Assist with preparation of specifications and bid packages of electrical, instrumentation, and
controls equipment, analyze bids, make procurement recommendations, and perform review of
submitted shop drawings.
Design LV power distribution, lighting, and grounding systems.
Perform design of control systems including PLC/DCS cabinets, schematics, and wiring
diagrams.
Demonstrate knowledge of PLC programming fundamentals.
Have proficiency in the use of Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office Suite.
Develop basic knowledge of process and mechanical equipment employed in the cement,
lime, and the mining and related minerals processing industries, as well as their suppliers and
manufacturer's.
Develop knowledge to support specification and bid package development of basic process
and mechanical equipment and perform review of submitted shop drawings.
Continuously update and expand knowledge of the electrical field as well as knowledge of
client processes and facilities.
Develop knowledge to evaluate vendor proposals and submittals for alignment with project
specifications and completeness of information needs.
Develop knowledge to evaluate contractor proposals for alignment with project Request for
Proposal.
Develop knowledge to evaluate contractor submittals for compliance with project specifications
and drawings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Engineer In Training strongly preferred.
Excellent communication skills with an understanding of teamwork and the requisite ability to
coordinate work with internal and external project stakeholders.
Strong organization skills to effectively manage time and resources in the most efficient
manner. Ability to manage and directly contribute to multiple projects and adapt to changing
scope and deadlines. Diligent taking of notes during project discussions. Efficient and
organized email communications.
Commitment to maintaining the company's professional image and reputation with timely, error
free, accurate deliverables, which meet or exceed clients' expectations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Generally, the position requires proficient computer skills with extended periods of six to eight hours
sitting and entering data into a computer with intense attention to detail.
Some travel may be required. Site conditions will vary, but can be in facilities with high heat,
excessive noise, and accumulated dirt and dust. Site visits can also include walking over uneven
surfaces, climbing stairs or ladders, and bending and stooping to examine progress or status of work,
or to adjust settings to field devices or equipment.
Occasional lifting on the job is generally limited to moving computers, scanners, hand tools, meters,
and manuals or files whose length and size cause them to be clumsy to move around, and whose
weight is usually under 50 lb.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be
made.
STATUS: In-Office 100%
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
OVERVIEW: The Electrical Engineer provides expertise and support in a variety of areas including:
Being a knowledgeable Electrical Engineer, adhering to company, department, and client
standards and procedures, and having a basic understanding of required electrical,
instrumentation, and controls design and deliverables development.
Following procedures and collaborating to prepare design deliverables that meet project
requirements under general supervision of the Chief Electrical Engineer.
Remaining continually vigilant in finding opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.
Using data from process, mechanical and structural disciplines, as well as client and vendor
information sources to prepare electrical, instrumentation, and controls engineering designs.
Performing electrical power distribution design, instrumentation and controls design, lighting
and grounding design, assisting with short-circuit and arc flash studies (power system
analysis) and equipment and instrument/device specifications.
Directing designers toward completion of bid and construction document packages and having
a working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and applicable electrical design software.
Having basic knowledge of applicable electrical standards and codes (NFPA, IEEE, etc.).
REPORTS TO: Chief Electrical Engineer
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Proactively communicate and coordinate design work within the department, and with other
disciplines.
Act as Lead Electrical on small multi-discipline projects.
Assist with planning and coordinating all technical aspects of electrical project work.
Provide technical guidance to designers.
Maintain a positive attitude and interact confidently and professionally with clients.
Actively participate in project, departmental, and inter-departmental meetings to facilitate
successful completion of projects to meet customer expectations and advance the technical
capabilities of the department.
Interpret and track assigned project budgets, schedules, and scopes.
Understand and apply concerns of safety, maintenance, accessibility, constructability, and
coordination. Participate and contribute to project SMACCTM reviews.
Identify, communicate, and explore solutions to conflicts and clashes.
Learn new design software (as assigned) as well as develop company use of current design
software.
Conduct site visits for project meetings, evaluation of existing installations, and participation in
project checkout/startup/commissioning.
Direct preparation of bid and construction document packages.
Coordinate work with other disciplines.
Understand and apply design criteria of electrical power, instrumentation, and controls for a
wide range of projects.
Perform conceptual, preliminary, and detailed development of electrical, instrumentation, and
control system designs.
Issue and record drawing submittals and revisions, and Requests for Information.
Check electrical calculations and construction documents prepared by yourself or others for
errors, omissions, and adherence to company and client standards.
Contribute to the development of electrical drafting and design standards and new production
methods to improve the company's best practices, efficiency, and consistency.
Have a basic knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, and controls equipment and the
National Electric Code (NEC).
Assist with preparation of specifications and bid packages of electrical, instrumentation, and
controls equipment, analyze bids, make procurement recommendations, and perform review of
submitted shop drawings.
Design LV power distribution, lighting, and grounding systems.
Perform design of control systems including PLC/DCS cabinets, schematics, and wiring
diagrams.
Demonstrate knowledge of PLC programming fundamentals.
Have proficiency in the use of Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office Suite.
Develop basic knowledge of process and mechanical equipment employed in the cement,
lime, and the mining and related minerals processing industries, as well as their suppliers and
manufacturer's.
Develop knowledge to support specification and bid package development of basic process
and mechanical equipment and perform review of submitted shop drawings.
Continuously update and expand knowledge of the electrical field as well as knowledge of
client processes and facilities.
Develop knowledge to evaluate vendor proposals and submittals for alignment with project
specifications and completeness of information needs.
Develop knowledge to evaluate contractor proposals for alignment with project Request for
Proposal.
Develop knowledge to evaluate contractor submittals for compliance with project specifications
and drawings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Engineer In Training strongly preferred.
Excellent communication skills with an understanding of teamwork and the requisite ability to
coordinate work with internal and external project stakeholders.
Strong organization skills to effectively manage time and resources in the most efficient
manner. Ability to manage and directly contribute to multiple projects and adapt to changing
scope and deadlines. Diligent taking of notes during project discussions. Efficient and
organized email communications.
Commitment to maintaining the company's professional image and reputation with timely, error
free, accurate deliverables, which meet or exceed clients' expectations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Generally, the position requires proficient computer skills with extended periods of six to eight hours
sitting and entering data into a computer with intense attention to detail.
Some travel may be required. Site conditions will vary, but can be in facilities with high heat,
excessive noise, and accumulated dirt and dust. Site visits can also include walking over uneven
surfaces, climbing stairs or ladders, and bending and stooping to examine progress or status of work,
or to adjust settings to field devices or equipment.
Occasional lifting on the job is generally limited to moving computers, scanners, hand tools, meters,
and manuals or files whose length and size cause them to be clumsy to move around, and whose
weight is usually under 50 lb.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be
made.
STATUS: In-Office 100%
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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