Senior Electrical Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the electrical engineering process for a diverse range of projects in industrial facilities.

• Collaborate with electrical designers and a multidisciplinary team to create a comprehensive drawing package and engineering deliverables.

• Execute medium and low voltage electrical engineering calculations and documentation packages, including plans, sections, and details for electrical design projects in alignment with industry, client, and company standards.

• Possess and effectively apply extensive knowledge of relevant codes such as NFPA 70, 70E, 30, 58, and 497, NEMA, API 500 & 540, IEEE, and others as required.

• Coordinate project deliverables and deadlines, addressing interdisciplinary needs within the engineering team for each project.

• Develop and review one-line diagrams, conduit plans, grounding plans, area classification plans, control panel layouts, bills of materials, lighting plans, P&ID's, PLC & DCS wiring diagrams, and motor schematics.

• Communicate confidently with clients and electrical utilities regarding new or upgraded service installations.

• Collaborate with mechanical, civil, process, and structural engineers to identify potential conflicts and/or efficiencies within the electrical design.

• Support business development initiatives and assist in marketing efforts, including proposal preparation, scope definition, and budgeting.

• Conduct contractor construction submittal reviews, request for information documents, and general electrical design activities for industrial facilities.

• Liaise with equipment vendors on behalf of clients to review and approve specifications.

• Continuously pursue personal and departmental improvement.

• Travel within the United States 15% to 20% for site investigations, design reviews, and construction support.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in executing projects for clients in the industrial market sector, encompassing project development from concept through completion, including estimating, start-up, and commissioning.

• Relevant experience should include oil and gas, refinery, pulp and paper, or other industrial settings.

• Must be comfortable working in industrial facilities and around associated equipment.

• A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET-accredited institution is required.

• A Professional Engineer (PE) designation is mandatory.

• Strong proficiency in power system modeling software such as SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower.

• Capability to perform voltage drop, cable tray fill, cable tray sizing, conduit sizing, and equipment sizing calculations.

• Working knowledge of protection devices, including power circuit breakers, MCCBs, fuses, and relay protection.

• Experience in estimating heavy industrial electrical engineering and construction costs.

• Proven ability to excel with minimal supervision, coupled with a strong desire to learn and develop knowledge and skills.

• A solid background combining both project management and engineering expertise.

• Experience mentoring junior engineers and providing technical guidance.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with proficiency in tools such as Bluebeam, MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application for employment; Norwest Engineering does not sponsor employment visas.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance.

• Vacation, Holiday, and Paid Sick Time.

• 401k Plan with Employer Match.