What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Engineer position at VITS Consulting Corp?
Role: Senior Electrical Engineer
location: Bellingham, WA/Billings, MT
Duration : FTE
Summary
Work includes support for all project phases, with particular focus in detailed engineering. Position will be assigned as electrical engineering lead for projects and will be responsible for
coordination and ensuring effective communications with other engineering disciplines.
Reporting
Position reports administratively to the Electrical Engineering Manager. In project structure, position reports to the discipline lead engineer and/or the project manager/project engineer.
Responsibilities
Responsible for development of electrical power systems engineering deliverables including one-line, three-line, schematic and connections drawings, cabling and grounding systems, and other related documents.
Responsible for sizing and selection of electrical equipment, including development of specifications and data sheets.
Responsible for lighting, lightning, grounding, and cable tray design, including sizing conduit, wires and motors.
Responsible for review of electrical shop drawings and data. Interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines and designers.
Responsible for preparation of construction drawing and specification packages.
Education, Skills And Experience
BSc in electrical engineering with minimum of 10 years’ experience in petrochemical, oil & gas, power generation and/or metallurgical/mineral process industries. MSc a plus.
Ability to lead quality management of discipline work processes and deliverables.
Ability to perform power system studies, including short circuit, load flow, protective coordination and arc flash using software tools (e.g., SKM, ETAP, EasyPower).
Ability to specify large electrical apparatus including transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, power conditioning equipment and other related devices.
Protective relaying design expertise a plus.
Experience in conducting area classification assessments, interpreting relevant codes (e.g., API, NFPA) and developing engineering designs consistent with area classification requirements.
Knowledge of applicable model codes addressing electrical design/engineering (e.g., NFPA, NEMA, IEEE, IEC).
Strong communication skills, with ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
Capable of working directly with clients from proposal development through project execution.
Previous Consulting Experience Is Strongly Preferred.
Certifications, Credentials, Licenses & Registrations
PE license required with ability to register with NCEES and in other States of company practice required.
Eligibility to obtain or currently hold a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) required.
location: Bellingham, WA/Billings, MT
Duration : FTE
Summary
Work includes support for all project phases, with particular focus in detailed engineering. Position will be assigned as electrical engineering lead for projects and will be responsible for
coordination and ensuring effective communications with other engineering disciplines.
Reporting
Position reports administratively to the Electrical Engineering Manager. In project structure, position reports to the discipline lead engineer and/or the project manager/project engineer.
Responsibilities
Responsible for development of electrical power systems engineering deliverables including one-line, three-line, schematic and connections drawings, cabling and grounding systems, and other related documents.
Responsible for sizing and selection of electrical equipment, including development of specifications and data sheets.
Responsible for lighting, lightning, grounding, and cable tray design, including sizing conduit, wires and motors.
Responsible for review of electrical shop drawings and data. Interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines and designers.
Responsible for preparation of construction drawing and specification packages.
Education, Skills And Experience
BSc in electrical engineering with minimum of 10 years’ experience in petrochemical, oil & gas, power generation and/or metallurgical/mineral process industries. MSc a plus.
Ability to lead quality management of discipline work processes and deliverables.
Ability to perform power system studies, including short circuit, load flow, protective coordination and arc flash using software tools (e.g., SKM, ETAP, EasyPower).
Ability to specify large electrical apparatus including transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, power conditioning equipment and other related devices.
Protective relaying design expertise a plus.
Experience in conducting area classification assessments, interpreting relevant codes (e.g., API, NFPA) and developing engineering designs consistent with area classification requirements.
Knowledge of applicable model codes addressing electrical design/engineering (e.g., NFPA, NEMA, IEEE, IEC).
Strong communication skills, with ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
Capable of working directly with clients from proposal development through project execution.
Previous Consulting Experience Is Strongly Preferred.
Certifications, Credentials, Licenses & Registrations
PE license required with ability to register with NCEES and in other States of company practice required.
Eligibility to obtain or currently hold a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) required.
