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Sr. Electrical Engineer

Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Posted: 12/12/2024 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 625809 Country: United States Is job remote?: No

Job Description

A Sr. Electrical Engineer with a power systems background and 8 years plus experience, responsible for designing sub-transmission systems, substations, switching stations, and complex commercial/industrial power distribution systems.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Design sub-transmission systems, substations, switching stations, and complex commercial/industrial power distribution systems.
  • Develop concept design alternatives, engineering calculations, analysis, and engineering estimates for small-scale system improvement projects for substations and distribution systems.
  • Develop/review complex electrical system models and validate various system study findings/recommendations.
  • Develop electrical specifications for major electrical apparatus.
  • Create system model for large-scale power system in ETAP (or similar software) and perform various power system analysis/studies.
  • Develop bill of material and technical specifications for various electrical projects. Schedule and attend field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel to understand and determine project requirements.
  • Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation.
  • Possess and maintain broad and in-depth knowledge of principles, practices, procedures, and standards related to utility power distribution systems.
  • Update and maintain GIS database for large-scale electrical distribution systems.
  • Perform site surveys for major upgrade projects, develop concept design, and present the design to management and the customer.
  • Prepare cost estimates for large-scale electric distribution and substation projects.
  • Keep up to date with utility industry standards and codes. Enforce and maintain all applicable standards and codes for our O&M, replacement/renewable and new installations.
  • Analyze electrical fault events, power quality issues, system loading scenarios and assist crew to implement corrective actions.
  • Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assist construction personnel throughout the project life cycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance and support to help them grow in their professional careers.
  • Project management: prepare construction schedules; submit RFI to clients; act as POC for facilitating design review process and addressing open items as requested by clients.
Required:
  • BS degree, Electrical Engineering, from accredited university with emphasis in power systems required.
  • PE License required.
  • Eight plus (8+) years of work experience in electrical utility industry.
  • Solid background with medium voltage electrical substations and distribution systems.
  • Expert with power system analysis, distribution system modeling, and protective device coordination.
  • Experienced working with blueprints, specifications and proposals for preparation of time/cost/labor estimates.
  • Must be a team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Other Requirements:
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Required to obtain Military Base Security Access Clearance.

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