What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Engineer position at Valdes Architecture and Engineering?
Job Summary
Seasoned Electrical Engineer with 10-15 years of experience in Medium / High voltage design and application of heat tracing, switch gear, & motor controls design within an Industrial Plant or engineering consulting environment. This individual interfaces with client engineering representatives and other discipline engineers within the organization.
Responsibilities
Strong Knowledge within the Electrical Engineering discipline with the capability and the initiative to perform the following tasks while supervising and mentoring junior staff members.
Strong technical skills and an ability to mentor and assist staff in all aspects of electrical design, including I&C specifications and selection
Assist staff with ensuring that engineering packages are completed on time and within budget
Ability to analyze, design and produce engineering packages for clients and prepare instrumentation specifications for purchase
On-site interface with client engineering representative and other discipline engineers
Medium & High power distribution system design and layout
Substation design, short circuit analysis, ARC flash studies
Lighting design and grounding and lightning protection
Electrical heat trace design
Development of wiring diagrams and schematics
Application of medium to high voltage transformers
Application of uninterruptible power systems
Conduit, cable tray and underground duct bank design
Utility interface design
Electrical calculations including short circuit, load flow, arc flash, motor starting, harmonic, device coordination and voltage drop
Instrumentation & Controls Duties
P&ID development
Instrument selection and specifications, control valve and primary element sizing
Instrument loop diagrams, location plans and installation details.
Interconnection and wiring diagrams
System architecture development
Control system hardware specifications
Development of sequence of operation and functional description documents
Development of cause and effect diagrams
All other duties as assigned
Technical Competencies
Ability to communicate complicated issues in a simple manner
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Knowledgeable in SKM electrical modeling software and Smart Plant Instrumentation (inTools)
Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required
10-15 Years of experience working in electrical engineering design within an Industrial Facility or consulting firm
Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
125,000 - $155,000 a yearSalaries for all position are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise.
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