Electrical Engineer Consultant

2 days ago

Vancouver, Washington, United States Actalent Full time
Electrical Engineer Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer to join our team at Actalent. As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing electrical systems for our clients in the power industry.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct system analysis, design, review, and check electrical designs for electrical systems at BPA substations and telecommunications sites.
  • Coordinate and facilitate all building electrical systems, including lighting, circuits, panels, wiring, HVAC, fire alarm systems, security systems, communication systems, emergency power systems, engine generators, and electrical gates.
  • Provide electrical engineering expertise for site assessment, scoping, design, design submittal review, and construction oversight.
  • Perform electrical engineering and design for low voltage electrical distribution systems, lighting systems, underground and overhead conduit and cabling systems, distribution transformers, and grounding systems for new and existing facilities.
  • Review and check electrical design drawings developed by outside contractors related to changes and additions to new and existing facilities' electrical systems.
  • Provide electrical engineering expertise to design alarm systems for engine generators, HVAC systems, and gas detectors.
  • Coordinate and provide technical consultation on the application of BPA standards and industry standards in procurement and application of various building facility electrical equipment.
  • Perform research and development activities for all electrical systems and design concepts.
  • Facilitate and promote the development of state-of-the-art applications and appropriate advancement of technology for low voltage electrical systems within BPA's substation facilities, telecom facilities, and non-EDF facilities.
  • Provide expert electrical engineering consultation for the technical aspects of facilities design schemes and equipment.
  • Investigate and analyze problems associated with complex applications of low voltage electrical systems for equipment typically located within a substation and telecommunication buildings, ensuring Code compliance and BPA Standard compliance.
  • Provide clarification and technical direction to contract design firms or technicians on behalf of the Organizations' COR and per established process and criteria.
  • Coordinate with various design teams on low voltage power distribution and power feed to high voltage substation equipment.
  • Assist with the development, interpretation, and recommendation of engineering policies, design standards, technical requirements, application policies, and installation procedures for electrical systems and equipment used in BPA's substation facilities, telecommunication facilities, and other non-EDF facilities.
  • Conduct Station Service system (low to medium voltage distribution system) analyses utilizing software tools.
  • Conduct short circuit and Arc Flash studies utilizing software tools.
  • Facilitate engineering, design efforts during design phase; and pre-construction planning for installation of electrical distribution equipment and other electrical systems in BPA's substation facilities, telecommunication facilities, and non-EDF facilities.
  • Provide input and recommendations for electrical engineering requirements and technical design parameters in the development of building facility equipment (HVAC, Lighting, EGs, fans, sensors, monitoring, outlets, circuits, etc.), while verifying they meet all functional, operational, maintenance, reliability, and safety requirements, including National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC) requirements.
  • Coordinate with BPA internal and external technicians to facilitate the completion and issuance of designs on schedule.
  • Make recommendations on the application of the National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code to BPA's substation facilities, telecommunications facilities, and non-EDF facilities.
  • Coordinate and facilitate planning and organization of projects - including troubleshooting design problems, resolving problems, and recommending appropriate design solutions.
  • During project planning and design phase, perform print verification (as-built condition) in BPA energized substations and telecom buildings.
  • Visit existing BPA substations and proposed substation sites while unescorted to verify design prints, meet with electricians or for on-site coordination and other construction meetings.
  • Escort BPA employees and/or contractors that do not hold permits for access to BPA substations.
  • 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).
  • Validate official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (from an ABET accredited school) is required.
  • 5 years of work-related experience and knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices.
  • 5 years of experience with design and engineering of low and medium voltage systems in compliance with various Codes.
  • 5 years of experience with Power Systems, power distribution, and utilization.
  • 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 familiarity with 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.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to develop and deliver briefings, statuses, reports, statements of work, and miscellaneous correspondence.
  • Experience with electrical System Short Circuit, and Arc Flash Study.
  • Experience with software programs such as Easy Power - for short circuit and arc flash studies, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Pro, MicroStation or AutoCAD, ProjectWise.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please email us for other accommodation options.

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