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Salas O'Brien · 4 hours ago

Electrical Engineer III

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $140K/yr

7+ years exp

Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for clients. The Electrical Engineer III provides expertise in electrical, instrumentation, and controls design, managing projects and directing engineers to deliver high-quality engineering designs.

Industrial EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsored

Hiring Manager

Jason Newby

Responsibilities

Assist Project Manager on major projects

Independently manage projects with a majority electrical scope

Manage and provide technical guidance and oversight to engineers and designers

Define, interpret, and track assigned project budgets, schedules, and scopes

Direct preparation of bid and construction document packages

Oversee, plan, and coordinate all technical aspects of electrical project work

Understand and apply concerns of Safety, Maintenance, Accessibility, Constructability, and Coordination

Direct and select design criteria of electrical power, instrumentation, and controls for a wide range of projects

Perform conceptual, preliminary, and detailed development of electrical, instrumentation, and controls system designs

Issue and record drawing submittals and revisions and Request for Information

Check electrical calculations and construction documents prepared by yourself or others for errors, omissions, and adherence to company standards

Prepare specifications and bid packages of electrical, instrumentation, and controls equipment, analyze bids, make procurement recommendations, and perform review of submitted shop drawings

Analyze and design MV and LV power distribution, lighting, and grounding systems

Perform design of control systems including PLC/DCS cabinets, schematics, and wiring diagrams

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringInstrumentation DesignControls DesignPower DistributionProject ManagementTechnical GuidanceSafety AwarenessCommunicationTeamwork

Required

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

7+ years' experience in electrical engineering (preferably related to construction or heavy industrial)

EIT required with ability to obtain PE within six months of hire

Extensive electrical engineering experience with a broad range of industrial project types

Excellent communications skills with an understanding of teamwork and the requisite ability to coordinate work with internal and external project stakeholders

Minimal travel may be required

Able to lift 25 pounds, ascend industrial structures unaided

Valid driver's license

Preferred

PE preferred

U.S. Citizenship preferred; willing to sponsor the right candidate

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

Professional development support

Company

Salas O'Brien

Salas O'Brien is a national leading Facilities Planning, Commissioning, Construction Management and Mechanical, Electrical.

Founded in 1975

Irvine, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.salasobrien.com/about/

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