Early-Career Electrical Engineer
Geosyntec Consultants
- Kennesaw, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for developing medium and low voltage power systems for water treatment systems;
- Designing single lines, riser diagrams, power plans, schematics, and equipment specifications;
- Specifying motor controllers including VFDs;
- Specifying equipment for instrumentation and controls (I&C);
- Provide field support for projects during startup and commissioning;
- Interface with process, mechanical, and civil engineers to understand system application;
- Coordinate with clients to provide requested systems;
- Interface with PLCs and drive systems; and
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve electrical, I&C, and mechanical component issues
- Fieldwork: Up to 25%
- Overnight Travel: Up to 25%
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. (required)
- Advanced degree in electrical engineer engineering. (preferred)
- Ability to obtain P.E. within 5 years (preferred)
- At least 2 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
- Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required)
- Experience designing medium or low voltage electrical systems for industrial applications.
- Experience designing single lines, riser diagrams, power plans, schematics, and equipment specifications.
- Experience performing load calculations for sizing power distribution equipment.
- Knowledge of equipment grounding.
- Knowledge of specifying feeder cables.
- Experience with system construction including the installation of electrical equipment, conduit, and grounding.
- Understanding of instrument wiring and connections to PLC controllers.
- Proficient knowledge of the NEC.
- Experience designing lighting systems for industrial buildings.
- Understanding of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
- Self-starter with a passion for problem solving and continuous improvement, and willingness to develop into subject matter expert. Must possess excellent communication, organization, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- I&C design experience, selecting instruments and creating P&IDs, along with writing specifications. (preferred)
- Arc flash analysis experience. (preferred)
- Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
- Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)