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Black & Veatch · 2 days ago

Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

Cary, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company focused on sustainable infrastructure and engineering solutions. As an Electrical Power Generation Engineer, you will develop electrical drawing deliverables, specifications, and support during construction while utilizing engineering software and tools.

ConstructionConsultingIndustrial EngineeringInfrastructure

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop electrical drawing deliverables including: One line and three line diagrams, Electrical motor schematics, breaker control schematics and wiring diagrams, Power cable sizing and cable schedules, Complex engineering calculations such as: load flow, short circuit, motor starting (ETAP or SKM), Arc flash analysis (ETAP or SKM), protective relay settings, battery and charger sizing

Develop electrical equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM) for procurement and construction

Attend meetings, investigate existing conditions, interface with clients and provide support during construction

Extensively use Microsoft Office business systems such as ProjectWise, electrical engineering software, such as ETAP and Computer Aided Drafting Tools, such as AutoCAD to view and manipulate engineering drawing files

Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies and procedures. Applies to assigned tasks as appropriate

Continues developing and can independently apply knowledge. Complies with B&V quality program relative to assigned tasks. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts

Prepares a variety of increasingly complex engineering deliverables. Performs research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work. Prepares increasingly complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles. Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements. May recognize, define and resolve problems within assigned area. May provide direction and guidance to others

Assigns tasks to develop entry level professionals and interns. Coordinates with project leadership and other internal/external team members on less complex projects. Interacts as needed with other disciplines on details of design work

Works to understand external client's interest and drivers through regular interaction and communication. Also focuses on needs of internal clients and project leadership. May provide support to business development or pursuit activities

Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes

As skills develop, may assist with performance management process, recognition, and any corrective actions required. Actively mentors entry level professionals and interns

Qualification

Electrical engineeringPower generationETAPAutoCADEngineer-in-Training CertificationElectrical equipment experienceNEC standards familiaritySoft skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing

Minimum of 1 year related work experience

Develop electrical equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM) for procurement and construction

Attend meetings, investigate existing conditions, interface with clients and provide support during construction

Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies and procedures. Applies to assigned tasks as appropriate

Continues developing and can independently apply knowledge. Complies with B&V quality program relative to assigned tasks. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts

Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes

As skills develop, may assist with performance management process, recognition, and any corrective actions required. Actively mentors entry level professionals and interns

Preferred

Active Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification, and in pursuit of Professional Engineer (PE) License

Engineering consulting design experience in LV/MV Conventional Power Generation (i.e. combined cycle, simple cycle plants)

Familiarity with applicable NEC and IEEE/ANSI standards

Experience with electrical equipment, which includes, but is not limited to: MV and LV switchgear, Secondary unit substation Transformer -GSUT, UAT, panel boards, breakers, protective relays, inverter, battery, battery chargers, disconnect switches, surge arrestors, medium voltage cable, low voltage cable, control cable, fiber optic cable