Electrical Engineer

Job Purpose

The Electrical Engineer is a client facing role requiring the ability to inspire confidence from initial client inquiry to proposal preparation and project execution. The Electrical Engineer leads all aspects of electrical systems design in a collaborative high performance team environment to accomplish the successful completion of assigned projects.

Vital Functions

1. Develop scopes of work from the feed of business development efforts through design, construction & commissioning.
2. Embed ‘lessons learned’ into each new project through collaboration with our construction and operations teams so that each consecutive project is delivered better than the last.
3. Develop SiTESPAN’s reputation as an electrical engineering thought leader, in complex technical projects; as perceived by the client.

Job Description

The following is an overview of the responsibilities this position but does not represent the full breadth of activities:

• Design of power, lighting, fire alarm and other low-voltage systems
• Carry out conceptual design studies
• Plant/equipment datasheets
• Electrical calculations, drawings & specifications
• Ensuring project deliverables comply with appropriate design codes and legislation
• One-line diagrams
• Perform engineering studies including coordination, arc flash and thermal feeder analysis
• Site visits and data collection (travel is required)
• Assisting with delivering design and general engineering projects
• Assisting with bids and proposal documents as required to support the Engineering Manager as appropriate.
• Technical quality control checking of the team’s work
• Technical management of electrical vendors and sub-contractors
• Provide project team leadership
• Other related duties as assigned or needed

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5-10 years of electrical design experience
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed
• Prefer construction company background with a portfolio of data center/mission critical, Telecom and DC Power facility types
• Candidates should have broad experience in interdisciplinary coordination on projects preferably in the industries of data center/mission critical facilities, food and product process, pharmaceutical, and central plant design. This position requires a high level of fluency reading plans, specifications, and related project documents. Key competencies are initiative, communication, teamwork, and managing for results. Technical Skills: AutoCAD, REVIT, other electrical design software, MS Office as well as proficiency in Building and Electrical Codes and Standards.