Electrical Engineer III
Upon initial hire and onboarding, the position will require full time presence in the Richland, Washington project office. This position works a 9/80 schedule, offering every other Friday off.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Role Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to):
- Primary engineering activities will be to provide the engineering design for HLW electrical systems and equipment for the entire facility in preparation for procurement and construction.
- This work includes the use of SETROUTE, BlockDraw, and ETAP for the HLW design.
- Individual must have an understanding of all engineering discipline drawings and electrical discipline wiring diagrams, control logic diagrams, system descriptions, system calculations, 1-line and 3-line drawings, schematics, electrical equipment layout and be able to size and specify equipment and perform cable sizing calculations.
- Performs special tasks and calculations/studies.
- Conducts checking as required.
- Properly interprets and applies codes & standards and customer design requirements, for applicability to electrical design documents, specifications, material requisitions, and system descriptions related to design tasks.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be a self-starter and capable of independent creative design, with direction, using client and industry-proven concepts, and procedures.
- Must work well with others, other disciplines, and groups.
- Must have experience with an electronic Cable Management System, such as the SETROUTE program, and be able to input and complete corrections to the database.
- Must be able to effectively communicate and work well with others and within a team.
- Must be able to work well with other disciplines and functions.
- BS degree in Electrical Engineering, from an accredited university, with 3 years of related electrical engineering experience.
- Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
- Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge)
- Must possess the right to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship.
- Experience in Electrical Engineering developing documentation for Conceptual, Preliminary, and Final Design.
- FE/EIT Certification or able to obtain within 12 months of employment.
- Working knowledge of electrical codes and standards (NFPA, ANSI/IEEE, etc.).
- Working knowledge on electrical systems, schematics, and electrical equipment layouts.
- Working knowledge of electrical equipment specification and material requisition process, and developing procurement documentation in BPS.
- Experience with industry-wide electrical design tools, such as CAD 2D, ETAP, and Cable Management System.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MS degree in Electrical Engineering, from an accredited university, with 1 year of related electrical engineering experience.
- Knowledge of corporate guides and standards.
- Experience in facility construction, start-up and maintenance practices.
- Previous client and/or DOD or DOE project experience.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.