Engineer

Engineer

Location: Hopkinton, MA

Onsite Flexibility

Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 18 months (with potential for extension or conversion to permanent)
• Pay Rate: $75.00 $80.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
• Travel Requirements: Yes travel to multiple LNG sites throughout Massachusetts and one site in Waterbury, CT, potentially up to twice per week. Mileage will be reimbursed.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This position supports the LNG Engineering & Technical Services group by providing design review, development of specifications, and overall support of plant electrical, instrumentation, and controls projects. This individual will be expected to have a high level of knowledge of plant systems that include: electrical switchgear, motor control centers, VFDs, transmitters, PLC and DCS systems. Working with related discipline engineers, the electrical engineer will provide guidance on how to best select and integrate new equipment into the plant. The electrical engineer will also be responsible for managing their own projects related to their field of discipline. The individual will participate in the review of vendor documents providing comments, markups, and ensuring the project's requirements are being met and comply with all applicable codes and standards. The position is multi-faceted with responsibilities that will vary dependent on the projects' needs but will include: directly supporting responses to submittals, RFIs, the review of schedules, change orders, and will assist in providing on-site construction support. The electrical engineer functionally reports to the Lead Electrical Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in project meetings, staying informed of project status and actively supporting the project's technical needs as the instrumentation, controls, and electrical subject matter expert.
• Supports the company's LNG facilities as necessary to troubleshoot problems related to installed systems.
• Assists project managers and other engineers in the successful implementation of projects including supporting the planning, execution, development, engineering, and management of capital projects.
• Ensures all work is performed in accordance with NFPA 59A, 70E, 40 CFR 193, Article 500 of the NEC, and all other applicable codes and standards.
• Assists in the development of project budgets, estimates project costs, prepares bid specifications, performs equipment analysis and selection.
• Responds to submittals and RFIs allowing for their timely response.
• Supports the development of new process and equipment procedures.
• Records information to ensure project is appropriately documented for future regulatory review.
• Identifies and documents lessons learned for their use in future projects.
• Responsible for the execution of projects related to low and medium voltage power systems, controls systems, security systems, instrumentation, and other industrial plant related electrical projects.
• Helps to ensure the projects meet pre-determined objectives concerning quality, adherence to technical specifications, reliability, schedule, and budget.
• Obtains, oversees, integrates, and coordinates internal and external resources necessary to ensure materials, equipment, and services are delivered on time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Experience working as part of an engineering, maintenance, technology, or construction project team in support of power, manufacturing, or process plant construction and maintenance.
• Must deal with short time frames and handle multiple competing priorities.
• Must be independently motivated and able to work without detailed direction.
• Must support on-site construction activities, monitoring quality and providing feedback.
• Must have a strong ability to interpret drawings and other technical documents.
• Must have a strong understanding of the technical principles of AC and DC power, hazardous area classifications, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, VFDs, motors, UPS systems, instrumentation, fiber optics, analog and digital controls and systems, and other engineering skills as they relate to process plants.
• Must be capable of performing field-related duties which may include, but are not limited to: climbing, walking on uneven surfaces, and working during inclement weather conditions.
• Very strong organization practices.
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, effectively interfacing with stakeholders.
• Must be able to perform basic calculations to confirm sizing of equipment and conductors.
• Skilled with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).

Preferred Skills

• LNG experience would be a huge plus.

Education Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in electrical, computers, mechanical, chemical, process, petroleum, or other related engineering discipline, plus eight (8) years of work experience; OR
• Associate's Degree in electrical, computers, mechanical, chemical, process, petroleum, or other related engineering discipline, plus ten (10) years of work experience; OR
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience in electrical, computers, mechanical, chemical, process, petroleum, or other related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License (Preferred)
• Massachusetts Master or Journeyman Electrical License (Preferred)
• ISA Certification (Preferred)

Required Experience

• 8 10 years of experience required (per candidate requirements section); structured education/experience combinations detailed in Education Requirements above.

Important Notes

• Interview process: One interview via Microsoft Teams, followed by an on-site visit as the final step.

About the Client

This client is New England's largest energy delivery company, a Fortune 500 utility serving approximately 4 million electric, natural gas, and water customers across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. With nearly 10,000 employees and a legacy built from several regional utilities across the northeastern United States, this organization has established itself as one of the most trusted infrastructure providers in the region. Recognized as the #1 Energy Company in Barron's "100 Most Sustainable Companies" ranking and included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for multiple consecutive years, this company is deeply committed to the clean energy transition and to operating in a way that serves communities for generations to come. Career opportunities here span a wide range of disciplines, with teams that include electrical engineers, grid operations specialists, environmental scientists, customer experience professionals, and information technology experts working together to power modern life.

About GTT

GTT is an NMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. GTT is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, an Alaska-based company and one of the largest Alaska Native-owned corporations. An Inc. 5000 honoree and one of SIA's Best Staffing Firms to Work For, GTT connects professionals with Fortune 500 organizations across IT, engineering, construction, utilities, life sciences, financial services, and healthcare throughout the U.S. and Canada. We're committed to diverse, inclusive workplaces and to placing people in roles where they can do their best work.

Job Number:

26-18429 Industry: Engineering

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