HDR · 17 hours ago
Electrical Distribution Project Engineer (PE)
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $132K/yr
4+ years expHDR is a company committed to creating a welcoming environment where diversity and inclusion are valued. They are seeking an Electrical Distribution Project Engineer to join their Power Delivery team, responsible for designing electric power distribution systems and mentoring junior engineers.
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Hiring Manager
Jennifer Marshall-Lakin, CIR
Responsibilities
Preparing all technical aspects and deliverables associated with the conceptual and detailed design of overhead and underground electric power distribution systems, distribution system planning, lighting design, grounding and lightning protection
Coordinating the preparation of construction packages for overhead and underground distribution lines including plan and profile drawings, structure assemblies and details, stringing charts, staking tables, bills of material, and other applicable details
Assigning tasks and providing guidance to junior team members and coordinating quality control reviews for work performed by EITs and/or Designers
Identifying and implementing learning opportunities for EITs and/or Designers through such methods as job shadowing, assigning specific project tasks, “show and tell”, lunch n learns and general knowledge sharing
Performing quality control reviews of projects from other teams as needed
Providing engineering input on specific project design issues and questions
Conducting engineering analyses to develop design options
Assisting with preparation of cost estimates or specifications
Attending client stakeholder meetings and leading design reviews with the client
Providing input to the development of project manhours estimates and task schedules
Effectively managing multiple tasks for multiple projects while being cognizant of schedule and budget
Performing site visits during the design, construction, and as-built phases of projects, including participating in field reviews or construction observation
Works independently on: electrical clearance calculations, lighting photometric calculations, electrical load calculations, short circuit, overcurrent coordination and arc flash studies
Works with others within the group on technical report writing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software. (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Preferred
Minimum 4 years of experience in distribution planning, distribution modeling, distribution coordination, distribution line design
Experience performing structural analysis, plan and profile preparation, line optimization, preparing specifications and drawings, and other engineering documents required for overhead and underground line projects
Experience using PLS-CADD and other design software
Minimum 4 years of experience performing aspects associated with overhead and underground electrical distribution system analysis and design, lighting design, distribution field staking, joint-use field review and design, and knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). Experience with electrical and planning analysis software i.e. CYMCAP, ETAP or Polywater Pull Planner
Experience with design tools for pole loading analysis: i.e. O-calc, SpidaCalc or Pole Foreman
Experience using Cad software packages for Electrical Distribution i.e. PLS-CADD, MicroStation/AutoCAD/ArcGIS
Experience performing aspects associated with electrical distribution modeling and planning, distribution coordination, developing construction work plans, developing long range plans, distribution line design and staking, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) knowledge, and low voltage lighting design
Strong client relationship skills
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
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