Electrical Design Engineer

2 weeks ago


United States Apex Systems Full time

Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Fully Remote (Bonus if local to Seattle, WA)

Type: 1+ year Contract w/ potential to extend or convert

Benefits: Medical Insurance, 401k, Weekly Pay, Sick Leave (if eligible)

Pay: 40-46/hr

Seeking: Medium and low voltage design experience, industrial or commercial design package experience, EV charging systems a plus

Summary

  • Manages a portfolio of engineering designs to construct infrastructure for electrical systems that will be charging Electric Delivery Vehicles.
  • Utility interconnection (medium voltage vs secondary service). Electrical upgrades and retrofits. Specifying equipment to move power from source to load
  • The role scopes and designs the system level design for each site to adhere to cost targets, functionality, and standards.
  • Performing due diligence for the site and fully scoping the needs of the site to electrify the fleet and ensuring the correct equipment is selected.
  • As business requirements develop, the engineer is responsible for deriving the requirements to incorporate hardened and tested products at each site and navigating the complexities of site-specific constraints.
  • Drive alignment on site scope across operations managers, construction project managers, product managers, and utility energy managers.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Conceptualize and design electrical designs and distribution for existing facilities. Create new or upgrade existing services according to site plans.
  • Equipment is typical commercial electrical, low to medium voltage with some switchboard panels or converters.
  • Create Revit Designs by placing pre-standardized electrical equipment modules and drive established optimization metrics through the design process (equipment utilization, linear foot/module, etc.)
  • Share design best practices and educate partner regions on roadblocks concerning designs, fire suppression systems, non-standard lots, and other infrastructure hurdles.
  • Can manage a portfolio of 20+ projects in design and maintain visibility/tracking into 40+ projects across various phases (design,
  • permitting, construction) in various geographies.
  • Are able to resolve complex system problems beyond standard electrification and work with local agencies having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with federal, state and municipal requirements and building codes.
  • Regularly review metrics and proactively seek out new and improved data/mechanisms related to CPC (cost per charger) and regional charger deployment goals.
  • Write effective narratives and present them effectively to decide between infrastructure trade offs and time vs cost decisions.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in an electrical engineering, or 3+ years of relevant electrical experience.
  • 3+ years of experience with industrial or commercial electrical design and distribution design
  • 3+ years of experience developing design documentation (plans, specifications, etc.) for construction and/or permitting.
  • Experience designing and conceptualizing new electrical equipment, sizing, load calculations, and experience with 280-480V (low to medium)
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, IBC, NFPA, NEC and OSHA.
  • Ability to research new designs, technologies, and construction methods for contaminated subgrade and/or fire suppression systems for EV infrastructure.
  • An ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs with no impact on quality, reliability, or maintainability.
  • Experience with fast track design/build projects, multiple significant upgrade projects, and large scale electrical distribution projects.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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