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Sr. Electrical Engineer

Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Posted: 11/08/2024 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 625809 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

A Sr. Electrical Engineer with a power systems background and 8 years plus experience, responsible for designing sub-transmission systems, substations, switching stations, and complex commercial/industrial power distribution systems.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Design sub-transmission systems, substations, switching stations, and complex commercial/industrial power distribution systems.
  • Develop concept design alternatives, engineering calculations, analysis, and engineering estimates for small-scale system improvement projects for substations and distribution systems.
  • Develop/review complex electrical system models and validate various system study findings/recommendations.
  • Develop electrical specifications for major electrical apparatus.
  • Create system model for large-scale power system in ETAP (or similar software) and perform various power system analysis/studies.
  • Develop bill of material and technical specifications for various electrical projects. Schedule and attend field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel to understand and determine project requirements.
  • Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation.
  • Possess and maintain broad and in-depth knowledge of principles, practices, procedures, and standards related to utility power distribution systems.
  • Update and maintain GIS database for large-scale electrical distribution systems.
  • Perform site surveys for major upgrade projects, develop concept design, and present the design to management and the customer.
  • Prepare cost estimates for large-scale electric distribution and substation projects.
  • Keep up to date with utility industry standards and codes. Enforce and maintain all applicable standards and codes for our O&M, replacement/renewable and new installations.
  • Analyze electrical fault events, power quality issues, system loading scenarios and assist crew to implement corrective actions.
  • Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assist construction personnel throughout the project life cycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance and support to help them grow in their professional careers.
  • Project management: prepare construction schedules; submit RFI to clients; act as POC for facilitating design review process and addressing open items as requested by clients.
Required:
  • BS degree, Electrical Engineering, from accredited university with emphasis in power systems required.
  • PE License required.
  • Eight plus (8+) years of work experience in electrical utility industry.
  • Solid background with medium voltage electrical substations and distribution systems.
  • Expert with power system analysis, distribution system modeling, and protective device coordination.
  • Experienced working with blueprints, specifications and proposals for preparation of time/cost/labor estimates.
  • Must be a team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Other Requirements:
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Required to obtain Military Base Security Access Clearance.

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.