Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Department: Electrical/Energy

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: St. Louis, MO

Reporting To: Sarah Dorlac

Description

Gonzalez Companies is a partner managed firm that provides comprehensive Planning, Design, and Construction Management Services to large and small Water, Sewer and Utility Districts; Departments of Transportation; and municipalities. We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer to help serve our connection of clients and community. If you're hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference and dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to help build and expand our Energy Group. We are open to a variety of backgrounds including: MEP, Distribution Design, Substation Design and Transmission Line Design!

MEP Engineer:Key Responsibilities:

• Design consulting services with a focus on electrical power distribution, lighting, communications, fire protection designs, and arc flash analysis.
• Electrical design and coordination of various industrial and municipal projects with an emphasis on water/wastewater treatment plant related buildings, industrial facilities, building electrical systems, generators, and HVAC.
• Establish design criteria, perform design calculations, develop one-line diagrams, schematics, and plans and specifications
• Review manufacturer information to assure compliance with specifications
• Assist in cost estimating, code review, field investigation, report writing, and other electrical engineering related tasks
• Provide engineering support during construction, including review of equipment submittals, shop drawings, and information requests from contractors
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of study
• 3 years of relevant MEP experience
• Knowledge of NESC and NFPA codes
• EIT or the ability to obtain within one (1) year from date of hire
• PE or the ability to obtain within (3) years from date of hire
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience using ETAP, SKM Power, or other power systems analysis software

Distribution Design EngineerKey Responsibilities

• Design consulting services with a focus on new or existing overhead and underground electric utility distribution projects 69kV and below.
• Electrical design and coordination of projects including new feeder, cable replacement, new service request for commercial or residential development, and installation of equipment such as pad mount transformers or switchgear.
• Establish design criteria, develop one-line diagrams, bill of materials, and plans and specifications
• Perform design calculations for cable sizing, voltage drop, cable pulling, and pole loading.
• Assist in cost estimating, code review, field investigation, report writing, and other electrical engineering related tasks
• Provide engineering support during construction, including review of equipment submittals, shop drawings, and information requests from contractors
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of study
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of NESC and NFPA codes
• Knowledge of utility and RUS standards
• Knowledge of distribution protective device coordination
• Knowledge of easements, right-of-way, and permitting for distribution projects
• EIT or the ability to obtain within one (1) year from date of hire
• PE or the ability to obtain within (3) years from date of hire
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience using ETAP, SKM Power, or other power systems analysis software

Substation Design EngineerKey Responsibilities

• Design consulting services with a focus on high voltage substations projects, including the physical design and/or protection & control design.
• Electrical design and coordination of projects including new transmission substations, ring bus or breaker-and-a-half bus conversions of existing substations, and equipment replacements such as transformers, breakers, relay panels, and control enclosures.
• Establish design criteria, develop one-line and three-line diagrams, control schematics, communication diagrams, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, relay panel arrangements, general arrangements and section details, yard layouts, bill of materials, and other plans and equipment specifications.
• Perform design calculations such as AC load sizing, DC battery sizing, voltage drop, control cable sizing, conduit fill, lightning protection, ground grid analysis, and lighting.
• Assist in cost estimating, field investigation, report writing, and other electrical engineering related tasks
• Provide engineering support during construction, including review of equipment submittals, shop drawings, and information requests from contractors
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of study
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of three-phase power systems
• Knowledge of microprocessor relays and protection schemes for transmission lines, distribution feeders, and substation equipment
• Knowledge of substation electrical clearances
• Knowledge of codes and standards such as NEC, NESC, IEEE, NEMA, and ANSI
• EIT or the ability to obtain within one (1) year from date of hire
• PE or the ability to obtain within (3) years from date of hire
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience using software for lightning protection, ground grid analysis, and lighting design

Transmission Line Design EngineerKey Responsibilities

• Design consulting services with a focus on overhead transmission line projects, above 100kV.
• Design and coordination of projects including new single or double-circuit transmission lines, pole or conductor replacements, and OPGW fiber additions.
• Establish design criteria, ensure NESC compliance, evaluate and select structure and material types, route analysis and selection for new lines, and develop plans and specifications.
• Facilitate acquiring permits for construction activities
• Assist in cost estimating, field investigation, report writing, and other electrical engineering related tasks
• Provide engineering support during construction, including review of equipment submittals, shop drawings, and information requests from contractors
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of codes and standards such as NESC
• EIT or the ability to obtain within one (1) year from date of hire
• PE or the ability to obtain within (3) years from date of hire
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience using PLS-CADD software

Gonzalez Offers Competitive Benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Major medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401K
• Bonus program
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Professional development
• A team of creative and talented individuals to work alongside

Gonzalez is a rapidly growing, dynamic, professional services firm specializing in civil engineering, construction management, and construction inspection. Our clientele includes large and small water, sewer, and utility districts; departments of transportation and other public transportation agencies; and municipalities throughout the Midwest.

Working primarily in the Greater St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville metro areas, Gonzalez offers a great work environment, generous benefit packages, and opportunities to succeed in many professional disciplines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gonzalez Companies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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