Electrical Engineer - Medium/High Voltage

Hanson Professional Services, Inc.

Seattle, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$95,000–$160,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Analysis Software, AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, CADD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting), Capacity Analysis, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction Administration, Construction Drawings, Consulting, Corporate Compliance, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Distribution Management, Due Diligence, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Equipment Selection, Establish Priorities, Financial Planning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), High Voltage (HV), Identify Issues, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, On Site Support, Power Management, Project/Program Management, Publications, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Reliability Analysis, Requirements Management, Structural Engineering, Sustainability, Switchgear, Technical Research, Technical Support, Time Management
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Hanson Values

Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

If you're looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company's practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

A Day in the Life of an Electrical Engineer- Medium/High Voltageat Hanson

Here'sa snapshot of some of the tasks you may perform in this role:

Design medium- and high-voltage power distributionand management systems for renewable energy projects such as solar, wind, BESS,EV charging, and microgrids.

Traditional transmissionand distributiondesign, both underground and overhead.

Prepare specifications, calculations, drawings, and full construction packages for complex electrical systems and equipment ranging from 15kV up to200kV, including three-line diagrams, substation layouts, grounding design, protection studies, and sag/tension analyses.

Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure compliance with corporate, national, and client standards.

Provide technical support to field personnel for medium- and high-voltage collection systems, substations, and transmission equipment up to200kV.

Perform electrical studies including short-circuit, arc flash, load flow, power factor, relay coordination, capacity analysis, reliability analysis, and ampacity calculations.

Troubleshoot electrical equipment issues within supported renewable energy facilities.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams-such as civil and structural engineers-and remotely coordinate with colleagues across multiple offices.

Conduct due diligence, feasibility, conceptual design studies, and inverter-based resource (IBR) interconnection studies; prepare utility master plan reports.

Participate in project management tasks, including client meetings, system design coordination, equipment selection, technical specification development, shop drawing review, and construction administration.

Mentor engineering and design personnel within the Power Market team.

Travel occasionally for client meetings, field reviews, and project assignments, with flexibility to work extended hours when project deadlines require.

Perform otherduties asassigned by market principals and project managers.

WhatWe'reLooking For

We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

Skills:

Proficiencywith Microsoft Office; familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation,Geographic Information Systems (GIS)and/or PLS-CADD.

Experience using power analysis software such asEasyPower, ETAP, or SKM Power Tools.

Familiarity with voltage drop, fault current, and arc flash analysis tools (EDR,EasyPower, ETAP, SKM).

Knowledge of CDGESsoftware;experience withGIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear)andSynergiis a plus.

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to engineers, clients, and stakeholders.

Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize, handle conflicting deadlines, andmaintainattention to detail.

Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Ability to meet all pre-employment requirements, including background checks, drug screening, and MVR review as applicable.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.

Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) or the ability to obtain licensure within six months.

Minimum of5years of experience in consulting with a focus on medium- and high-voltage power system design.

Demonstrated experience preparing electrical construction drawings, specifications, submittal reviews, and providing construction administration for power projects.

Preferred but notrequired:graduatedegree, professional registrations, technical research, or publication experience.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $160,000, based on experience

Benefits
Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

Competitive compensation
Performance bonuses
401(k) with matching contribution
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Comprehensive health & well-being plans
Financial wellness plans
Work-life balance programs

Want to know more? Visitour benefits pagefor all the details.

Culture
We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It's important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You'll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

Monthly educational webinars
Leadership training
Lunch & learn development sessions
24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
Mentorship opportunities
Award-winning internship program
Employee recognition
And so much more!

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO - EMPLOYER

We do not accept unsolicited resumesfrom recruiters or agencies/staffing firms.Resumesare only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.

About the Company

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Hanson Professional Services, Inc.