Electrical Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Develop designs and analyses for power, automation, and communication systems that comply with relevant codes for both surface and underground mining operations.

• Create designs for fiber-optic communication networks, PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) / HMI (Human-Machine Interface) Process Control Systems, and Leaky Feeder cable systems tailored for mining automation and communication.

• Engineer electrical infrastructure and power distribution systems, including 35 kV, 25 kV, or 15 kV power distribution, alongside 5 kV and 480 V power distribution/motor control systems.

• Construct power systems analysis models utilizing tools such as ETAP, EasyPower, and/or SKM.

• Assist in the design of mine infrastructure, which includes switch rooms, messenger, tray, shaft, and borehole cable installations.

• Generate comprehensive reports, perform calculations, conduct functional testing, and carry out capacitive charging current / ground potential rise assessments and condition assessments.

• Aid in the design of process control and instrumentation for mine services, encompassing Ore & Waste Handling, Traffic Management, Ore Pass Dumping Controls, Crusher Controls, and Conveyor Synchronization.

• Support the Process Control and Interfaces for Hoisting Systems, as well as Ventilation/Ventilation-on-Demand and Process Piping Systems, which include Dewatering, Fuel Delivery, Compressed Air, and Process Water.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field, accompanied by 5 years of progressive relevant work experience.

• Alternatively, a Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 3 years of pertinent work experience.

• Of the required experience, a minimum of 3 years must involve: knowledge of electrical system design codes and mine safety and health administration regulations;

• Conducting inspections and condition assessments for electrical and communications infrastructure;

• Experience in the design of Fiber-optic communication networks, PLC, and HMI Process Control Systems, as well as Leaky Feeder systems;

• Involvement in mine infrastructure design, including switch rooms, messenger, tray, shaft, and borehole cable installations;

• Expertise in mine services process control & instrumentation, particularly in Ore & Waste Handling, Traffic Management, Ore Pass Dumping Controls, Crusher Controls, and Conveyor Synchronization;

• Proficiency in using ETAP, EasyPower, or SKM.

• Possession of an active U.S. Professional Engineer License is required.

• Telecommuting is permissible for up to 5 days a week.

• Travel to various locations across the U.S. may be required, up to 10% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time and part-time employees (working a minimum of 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Wellness program.

• Health savings accounts.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Employee stock purchase program.

• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability plans.

• Emergency travel benefits.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Coverage for professional membership fees.

• Paid family leave.

• Full-time and part-time employees will receive 10 paid holidays each calendar year.

• Additionally, employees are eligible to accrue between 10 and 20 days of vacation per year and may qualify for paid sick leave, in accordance with state and local laws.

• Temporary and casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase programs, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.