Electrical Engineer - bp Pulse - BP Energy
Chicago, IL 60604
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This posting is for an Electrical Engineer role at bp pulse which plays a key part in the EV roll out throughout the US! This will include oversight and verification of the standardized engineering delivery and detailed engineering solutions/review cycles. The role will also provide front line technical query support to the installation contractors to support timely quality and schedule delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Play a key role in delivering the EV charge points in North America
- Technical expertise and support in assessing internal and external engineering work including but not limited to load calculations, arc flash/coordination studies (e.g. applying ETAP and similar software), cable/conduit sizing, switchboard/switchgear configurations and overall EV charging site design reviews
- Support the Senior Manager Global Engineering and the Engineering Team Leader in creating a standard design model that can be deployed and quality detailed design products for the installation of the chosen solutions
- Ensure compliance of design with all electrical codes, standards, and regulations
- Lead and support all stakeholder teams during site appraisal, network planning, procurement, installation, construction and commissioning/go-live
- Anticipate on future standards and technology to optimize time and materials substance of any projects
- Support the identification of key EVSE technology solutions, for the optimum delivery of projects in accordance with BP Ethics & Compliance rules (also use risk management process for identifying and mitigating design risks)
- Support the continuous improvement of technical practices and processes
- Follow Safety and Operational Risk (S&OR) rules and support / advise S&OR on specific anticipated move or trends
- Contribute to the success of any project and support the Project Managers to help them deliver the project on time and within budget
- Alert the project managers and the and Senior manager Global Engineering on any identified risks within his / her responsibility
- Support our roll out with engineering performance management and technical reporting of near-term progress against long term targets
- Capture Lessons Learned through engineering and installation delivery and ensure Continuous Improvement throughout our EV deployments
- Lead interactions or contribute to negotiations with utility and transmission operators as required
Role Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering
- Candidate with expertise in electrical systems designs, NEC and industry standards
- 5+ years of experience in overseeing and deployment of large-scale engineering projects
- Proven track record in project delivery involving hardware solutions in the EV infrastructure world (or similar)
- Understanding of utility and grid access constraints including LV / MV / HV connections
- Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills with the ability to address multiple collaborators and audiences
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