Electrical Engineer (Water)

JOB TITLE: Electrical Engineer
LOCATION: Torrance, CA
DURATION: Direct Placement
PAY RANGE: $112-160k
TOP SKILLS: Electrical build/construction experience, Motor Control Centers, Design-Build Familiarity

SUMMARY:
The Electrical Engineer is responsible for electrical and controls engineering related to the planning, design, project and construction management of water facilities. The Electrical Engineer must possess a detailed knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), electrical construction, and motor control centers.

Job responsibilities include:

• Prepares construction drawings and writes specifications in the process of completing electrical design of above and below ground water system facilities
• Performs advanced engineering calculations for low and medium voltage power distribution and motor control including:
  • Short circuit current calculations
  • Voltage drop calculations
  • Breaker coordination studies
  • Arc Flash Analysis
• Prepares construction contracts, bids projects, and awards contracts
• Specifies, develops bid packages, and procures major equipment
• Prepares requests for proposals (RFP) and analyzes/selects successful consultants or vendors
• Manages project scope, schedule, and budget
• Manages and communicates with project-specific contractors, consultants, agencies, and staff
• Prepares data tables, graphs, cost estimations, justifications, and reports required for evaluations and projects in multiple water systems
• Interprets and understands engineering construction reports and drawings and provides input or guidance
• Prepares and publishes various documents and reports for distribution to communities as well as state and local government agencies
• Utilizes Company financial software to accurately monitor project costs during and at the end of a project
• Provides input and assists in the Company’s Public Utility Commission (PUC) rate case filings including cost estimating and justification for projects
• Provides input and assists in the preparation of the Company’s annual capital budget
• Provides construction management and shared field inspection at the location of the project construction
• Provides technical support for system operations and maintenance
• Presents information in a public forum to state or local government agencies, special districts or local communities
• Participates in and supports the Company’s Continuous Improvement program and projects

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years Electrical build/construction experience and collaboration with electrical/mechanical technicians (EMTs).
• Ability to evaluate electrical designs for constructability and identify potential installation challenges.
• Comfortable working in construction/field environments, not purely office/design engineering.
• Design-build familiarity.
• Detailed knowledge and experience in the following areas:
  • Design of motor control centers
  • Knowledge of National Electrical Code
  • Electrical construction
  • Working with consultants and contractors
  • Water, wastewater, or other related process industry experience

• California Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or California Professional Electrical Engineer (CA PE)