Senior Electrical Engineer - Springfield, OR
Olsson Industrial Electric
- Springfield, OR
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Substation Design
- Protective Relaying System Design
- Underground Distribution Design
- Industrial Power System Design
- SCADA/Control System Design and Integration
- Electrical Distribution System Design (480V – 15kV)
- Analytical Services:
- Power System Measurements
- Harmonic Analysis
- Short Circuit/Arc Flash Hazard Calculations
- Power Flow Analysis
- Protective Device Coordination
- Perform a variety of assignments in the design of electrical systems for government and industrial facilities, including the design, layout, construction and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems.
- Perform design, drafting, and documentation activities for electrical controls systems, including, but not limited to, component sizing, specification and selection, schematics and wiring diagrams development, control box layout and design, I/O list generation, etc.
- Perform building lighting and load calculations.
- Prepare and develop designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings.
- Perform programming activities for the product Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) devices.
- Evaluate and recommend equipment in order to assist in the selection of preferred options to meet our customers needs.
- Provide engineering support to ensure that construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and requirements.
- Generate required documentation including, but not limited to, functional specifications (FS) to meet project requirements.
- Perform design, development and quality control activities to ensure the project meets the customer needs and specifications.
- Provide support to sales/estimators to include specification reviews, assisting with writing bids, responding to RFP s, etc.
- Spearhead the project management process by walking jobs, communicating with customers regarding change orders, working with the Superintendent regarding job specific staffing needs, etc.
- Assist in the training and mentorship of junior-level engineers and other staff members.
- Work with the Purchasing Department in order to become familiar with organization and/or customer preferred parts and supplies.
- Follow and support the company safety and quality control programs and procedures.
- Perform other tasks, projects, assignments as required by the position.
- BSEE, with interest in electrical power systems, from an accredited program.
- At least five years of practical, senior-level, on-the-job electrical engineering experience, performing electrical engineer duties including development of concept design, preparation of construction documents, and construction inspections is desired.
- Medium voltage, industrial experience.
- Experience with Allen Bradley PLC, HMI & SCADA programming system & components.
- Experience with CADD/BIM design, Electrical Lighting Calculation programs, and Excel.
- Ability to communicate in a clear, accurate and professional manner, both in written and verbal format, and to represent the organization in terms of project management, customer service and leadership.
- Ability to work in the US, a valid driver s license, and the ability to pass a drug screen and criminal background check required.
- The successful candidate must have a strong interest in power system design and analysis, good verbal communication skills and strong writing skills.
- Successful completion of FE or PE exam strongly preferred.
- Willingness to travel to jobsites, as needed.