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Electrical Engineer II

Grand Rapids, WI 49548

Posted: 05/28/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 615940 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Pay: $40-45/hr

Overview:

The Electric Engineer is responsible for engineering and design to support the sustainable operation of our distribution system. This role works with teams across the organization and external stakeholders, and develops technical projects as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Design, control, and implement electrical systems and products*
  • Designing, maintaining, implementing, or improving electrical instruments, facilities, components, equipment products, or systems forindustrial, commercial, or domestic purposes*
  • Performing a wide range of engineering tasks by operating computer-assisted design or engineering software and equipment*
  • Collaborate with customers, coworkers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering products or projects*
  • Ensuring that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements by preparing electrical systems specifications, technical drawings, or topographical maps*
  • Establishing construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations*
  • Ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activities*
  • Writing reports and compiling data regarding existing and potential electrical engineering projects and studies*
  • Preparing specifications for purchases of electrical equipment and materials and estimating material, labor, or construction costs for budget preparation*
  • Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary

Skills:
  • Knowledge of applicable codes related to electronic engineering
  • Proficient in design and calculation software
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of the theory and practice of electric utility distribution planning, construction, operation, and maintenance.
  • Working knowledge of electric utility operation (i.e. generation, transmission and distribution of three phase alternating current power).
  • Knowledge of distribution planning principles is an asset.

Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree - Required
  • Engineering from an ABET accredited university OR Engineering degree from a non-ABET accredited university plus Professional Engineering license.

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the recruiter to ensure it’s from @theplanetforward.com - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Forward.

Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.