NV5 · 1 day ago
Electrical Engineer
Portsmouth, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expNV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients. The Electrical Engineer role involves developing electrical equipment specifications, preparing engineering documentation, and ensuring compliance with project requirements while contributing to impactful projects in the natural gas and LNG industry.
ConsultingIndustrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Develop electrical equipment specifications for motor control centers (MCC’s), switchgear and other electrical equipment
Prepares and/or directs CAD department to produce thorough engineering documentation to record these designs
Contributes to the material procurement process by preparing specifications and reviewing vendors’ quotations for technical accuracy
Use prepared engineering documents as part of complete bid package to allow contractors to bid accurately. Analyze returning bids for completeness and pricing. Select and approve contractors
Review of specifications, drawings, and other vendor documentation within electrical discipline to verify compliance with project requirements
Perform sizing and selection of electrical equipment
Directs and participates in activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements. Attendance to FAT required. Periodic field travel to oversee electrical contractor’s progress also required
Directs and coordinates operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems in field installations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (BSEE) from a four-year college or university
10+ years of experience
Experience in low and medium voltage power distribution systems which includes power system design, equipment sizing, protective device selection and power systems studies
Familiarity with single line diagrams, power and control schematics, raceway and wiring design for conduits and cable trays, grounding design and details for electrical installation
Understanding of electrical specifications for generators, motors, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers (MCC's), variable frequency drives (VFDs), soft starters and uninterruptable power supply (UPS) systems
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word and Excel
Knowledge of power modeling software (ETAP preferred) to conduct power system analyses (motor starting transient, load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination and arc flash)
Working knowledge of AutoCAD desirable
Familiarity with NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety)
Preferred
P.E. preferred
Field Construction experience desirable, but not required
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life insurance
PTO
401(k)
Professional development/advancement opportunities
Company
NV5
NV5 is a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions for public and private sector clients supporting infrastructure, utility, and building assets and systems.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-05-15Acquired
2013-03-26IPO
Leadership Team
Noreen Clindinning
Chief Operating Officer Environmental Health Services
Carl Henderson, PhD, PE, GE
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