ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This Electrical Engineer position will provide expertise in electrical engineering for building systems, including low voltage power distribution (50V-480V), alarm systems, HVAC, and emergency generators. Responsibilities include designing, reviewing, and ensuring compliance with electrical systems for various facilities, performing site assessments, load flow studies, and short-circuit analyses. The role also involves coordinating with design teams, reviewing specifications, and ensuring conformance to codes and standards. Successful candidates will have experience with electrical design, troubleshooting, and project management, along with a solid understanding of industry standards. This full-time position is located in Vancouver, WA.
Pay Rate: $49.72 - $71.04
Benefits:
Paid holidays: 11
PTO: Starting at 10 days
Sick Leave: Up to 56 hours per year (prorated based on start date)
EAP: Employee Assistance Program
Benefit Options Available: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, DCA, LPFSA, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, 401k (immediately eligible for employee and employer contributions - employer match up to 4%)
Other benefits include the following: Calm App, Access Perks
Responsibilities:
Serve as point of contact and subject matter resource and provide electrical engineering expertise and support for buildings and building systems.
Building facilities include substation control houses, telecommunication buildings, and other Transmission system supporting facilities, such as Operation and Maintenance buildings etc.
Work includes site assessments, scoping (planning), design, and design submittal reviews. In addition, assist organizational Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) with Requests for Information (RFIs), construction field inspection (review commissioning, startup, redlines) and project closeout.
Perform electrical engineering and design for building and building electrical system(s).
Building electrical system(s) includes industrial type electrical power distribution system ranging from 50V - 480V. Distribution system typically comprises of distribution transformers, panelboards, lighting systems, underground and overhead conduit, and cabling system.
Review and check electrical design drawings and specifications developed by outside Architect Engineering (AE) contractors for new and existing building facilities' electrical systems.
Provide electrical engineering expertise to design and review AE submittals for building alarm systems, engine generators, HVAC systems, and gas detectors, etc.
Provide technical reviews, consultations, overview, and verification of building electrical systems for building projects with the intent of meeting industry codes and standards along with internal standards.
Conduct station service load flow, arc flash study, and short circuit analyses for 50V - 480V distribution systems.
Review plans, specifications, and analyses (technical calculations), developed by others, for design accuracy and technical adequacy, and make recommendations to the company for selection / implementation.
Facilitate and promote the development of state-of-the-art applications and appropriate advancement of technology for low voltage (50V - 480V) electrical systems within building facilities, substations, telecom, and other building facilities.
Identify and analyze problems associated with complex applications of low voltage electrical system for equipment typically located within a substation and telecommunication buildings, ensuring Standards and Code compliance.
Coordinate with various design teams on low voltage power distribution and power feeds connecting to high voltage substation equipment.
Assist with the development, interpretation, and recommendation of industry codes, design standards, application policies, and installation procedures for electrical systems and equipment used in building facilities.
Review projects and electrical systems under construction to assess conformance to plans, specifications, and codes.
Coordinate with company and external AEs to facilitate the completion and issuance of designs.
Understand and make recommendations on the application of the National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code to building facilities, substations, telecommunications, and supporting building facilities.
Visit existing substations and proposed substation sites while unescorted (voltages in substations can range from 120 volts to 500,000 volts) to verify design prints, meet with electricians, or for on-site coordination and other construction meetings.
Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements. Share and disperse documents only to appropriate personnel (those with a Lawful Government Purpose (LGP) to know). Mark and maintain all official records in accordance with the Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures. Validate official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in engineering (from an ABET accredited school) is required.
10 years of work-related experience and knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices.
7 years of experience with design and engineering of low and medium voltage systems in compliance with various Codes, standards, and safety requirements.
7 years of experience with Power Systems, power distribution, and utilization. This includes knowledge and design experience of distribution transformers, panelboards, standby engine-generators, motors, lighting system, Fire Alarm system, cabling, and grounding etc.
Knowledge of professional engineering theory and techniques sufficient to provide technical leadership in the design of electrical systems.
Excellent understanding of Electrical Safety Standards, safety regulations, and code requirements (NESC).
Excellent understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC), which is crucial for ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards.
Good familiarity of the different industry standards related to electrical design and installation such as the National Fire protection Association (NFPA), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), ANSI and others.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to develop and deliver briefings, statuses, reports, statements of work, and miscellaneous correspondence.
Familiarity with electrical System Short Circuit, and Arc Flash Study.
Able to contribute to the creation of standards for design, operation, maintenance, including material and construction specifications relevant to the electrical system, incorporating industry best practices.
Able to work independently and to prioritize assignments.
Able to meet timelines, milestones, deliverables, and to provide timely status updates.
Valid U.S. Driver's License is required.
Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.
Because we are a federal government contractor, we have special restrictions placed on us for hiring foreign nationals into certain key positions within the company. This particular position requires U.S. citizenship.
ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.
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