The Senior Electrical Engineer - Project Engineer will support design, construction and commissioning of site electrical projects.
Position Responsibilities:
- Conduct due diligence on electrical infrastructure to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safety standards.
- Work with contractors through various phases of project design, bidding, construction and commissioning.
- Serve as an owner’s representative providing field inspections, construction quality assurance, oversight of electrical testing and commissioning activities during various phases of construction, including adherence to established processes, identification of code compliance issues and common deficiencies.
- Preparing engineering related calculations, developing drawings and visual aids.
- Assisting with field inspections to evaluate the work performed and materials quality.
- Work with the Process Engineering, Process Controls, and Maintenance teams to diagnose electrical issues impacting the process and the power distribution system.
- Work with site maintenance team to optimize routine testing and preventative maintenance schedules and procedures for electrical equipment.
- Troubleshoot electrical failures; contribute to RCFAs and develop actions to prevent recurrence.
- Ensure that the plant electrical protection system (12KV) is operating as intend and critical infrastructure is adequately protected.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or relevant technical degree is required.
- 7+ years electrical construction, commissioning and supervision experience in a heavy industrial or mining environment.
- Strong knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E.
- Strong knowledge of industry standards in project construction and commissioning.
- Experience managing electrical construction contractors in heavy industrial facilities.
- Experience with high voltage infrastructure and power distribution systems in an industrial environment.
- Experience with designing electrical and safety systems in chemical processing facility.
- Experience working with AutoCAD, ETAP, or EASYPOWER.
- Experience with GE Relays, switchgears and Rockwell MCCs.
- Ability to work in teams with strong collaboration skills.
- Good verbal and written skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to learn new skills.
- Ability to complete a task with minimal supervision.
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.
Drug Screen may be required.
We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal, State and Local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Talascend is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. To find out more visit California Fair Chance Act.
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.