Lead Electrical Engineer 2 -- Energy & Industrial Group
- Englewood, CO
- Permanent
- Full-time
- This position will offer you the opportunity to work as a lead engineer in a project team environment involved in the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems for projects ranging from existing plant retrofits to new generation installations.
- You will be involved in power distribution designs and the preparation of specifications for the procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services needed to support the projects.
- Assist project manager in efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
- Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
- Prepare and review functional design drawings including single line, relay and metering, cable block, and schematic diagrams. Prepare documentation for design input for other drawing production and 3-D modeling.
- Prepare and review detailed calculations, including auxiliary power system studies, voltage drop, protective relay settings, and arc flash calculations.
- Interface with vendors to prepare bills of material and equipment purchase specifications and provide recommendations to the client.
- Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
- Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawings.
- Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers.
- Develop your career via peer-learning by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice”.
- Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.
- A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program is required and an emphasis in power systems is preferred.
- PE license highly preferred or ability to earn a PE license is required.
- 12 or more years of experience in power plant or industrial plant design, with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new facilities, or modifications or replacements for existing facilities.
- Experience in the selection of equipment, materials, control philosophy, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications.
- Experience with electrical system design including medium and low voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motors), communication systems, equipment selection, and analytical calculations.
- Experience performing calculations in ETAP and/or SKM.
- Technically knowledgeable of available electrical power distribution equipment.
- Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a lead engineering role.
- Experience in reviewing other engineers’ design calculations and drawings.
- Technical knowledge and experience with instrumentation and controls engineering.
- Project management and business development experience.
- Construction and start-up experience a plus.
- Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements