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Salas O'Brien · 19 hours ago

Senior Electrical Engineer

Mount Pleasant, TN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for clients and the world. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design projects in the power generation and distribution industry, coordinate with teams, and contribute to business development efforts.

Industrial EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Experience in personally developing electrical design packages from a conceptual to IFC level for power generation and distribution including specification of all protective device/relays, instruments, transformers, breakers, alternators, grounding components, and power/control wiring

In-depth understanding of the design limitations and routing of conduit, cable tray, trench duct for high density power applications

Experience with coordinating closely with vendor packagers to develop cost effective and timely design solutions for highly technical applications

ETAP or SKM modelling experience and understanding of systems coordination, arc flash, grounding, and Neher-McGrath

Capability to personally develop one-lines, three-lines, breaker control diagrams, power plans, and systems plans

Strong familiarity with IEEE, UL, NEMA, NFPA standards for renewables, harmonics, generation, energy storage, hazardous area, and industrial systems

Take ownership and have ability to read, understand, and review vendor shop drawings for GIS switchgear, substation transformers, DCU/PLC enclosures, Microgrid controllers, and complete generation systems

Ability to effectively communicate with architects, owners, and contractors

Support other engineers with research and recommendations of new technologies and methodologies to be considered

A history of mentorship of other engineers and designers in teaching and training critical thinking skills, industry standards, and practical engineer application

Ability to work well independently and as part of a strong team

Excellent organization and time management skills

Qualification

Electrical design packagesPower generation experienceETAPSKM modellingRegistered Professional EngineerRevitProactive attitudeCommunicationMentorship skillsOrganizational skillsTeamwork

Required

BS. in Electrical Engineering

15+ years of work experience with complex electrical systems in the industrial and power generation sector

Registered Professional Engineering license

Experience with Revit

Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential for team-based projects

Excellent planning and organizational skills required for simultaneous project schedules

Highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges

Willing to travel