Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead Electrical Engineer

The Lead Electrical Engineer will perform all phases of electrical-related projects from conception through start-up and delivery, including electrical system model development and evaluation, specification of electrical distribution equipment, development of construction package drawings, serve as a point of contact with client personnel and support startup and commission efforts. The ideal candidate should be familiar with the development of control systems and be able to support in-house I&C engineering efforts.

Technical Knowledge:

• Develop complete electrical drawing packages as part of construction packages
• Develop electrical drawings and documents that include one-line drawings, power plans, hazard classification maps, cable routing (cable tray/raceways), cable & conduit schedules, grounding and lighting plans (including photometric studies)
• Specify and select electrical distribution equipment (Switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, UPSs)
• Develops technical, scope, and cost aspects of proposals
• Provide General Electrical Engineering
• Perform SKM calculations
• Direct quality checking for all deliverables
• Advanced/specialized training and experience relating to the discipline of interest
• Ability to prioritize tasks by frequency and importance
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments
• Attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
• 5 to 20+ years of demonstrated Electrical Engineering experience in a multi-discipline environment in the energy, chemical, and/or oil and gas industries
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred - will consider EIT who can obtain PE
• Demonstrated experience as a Lead Electrical Engineer, supervising other Electrical Engineers, and mentoring younger Electrical Engineers
• Required knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and industry design standards
• Familiarity with electrical-related software such as SKM or ETAP
• Increasing ability to perform electrical system-related calculations such as short circuit analysis, arc flash evaluation and development of arc flash remediation strategies
• Increasing knowledge of unique or specific problem-solving approaches
• Increasing ability to apply knowledge in broad areas of assignments, especially projects concerned with unique or specialized problems
• Low to high voltage familiarity (480VAC to 25Kv)

Non-Technical Skills:

• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate a large project or several small projects
• Supervise the work of others, both engineers and designers
• Functions as Project Engineer and Project Leader on single discipline projects
• Interfaces directly with the client's representative as necessary
• Field survey work required in heavy industrial environments
• Certifies designs and drawings as appropriate
• Maintains project schedules, develops designs, and reviews drawings, specifications and calculations
• Requires little to no supervision
• Can assist in the development of the technical scope of work specifications
• Travel up to 10% of the time - Local day trips/client visits (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland)