Electrical Engineer - System Studies - Quanta Services Inc

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com.

Job Title: Electrical Engineer – System Studies

Job Location: 11501 Burnet Rd Bldg 906 STE 200, Austin, TX 78758

Primary Function:

The Electrical Engineer – System Studies perform engineering duties including organization of all activities required for the development and implementation of System Studies for industrial, renewable (Solar, Wind, BESS), and utility customers.

Duties & Responsibilities

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Supervise and coordinate all study and activities to ensure on time completion of a given project
• Coordinate field services data gathering with customer project representatives
• Create system models using SKM, ETAP, and/or PSCAD software
• Perform system studies:
  • Load flow
  • Short circuit
  • Equipment evaluation
  • Motor starting
  • Protective device coordination
  • Arc flash hazard
  • Harmonic studies
  • Insulation Coordination
  • TOV
  • TRV
• Create reports documenting process and results of system studies
• Communicate with customers as necessary
• Prepare project schedules and reports as necessary
• Properly use the document management system
• Ensure project team is using Dashiell standards and that the design effort is moving in the most efficient manner possible
• Bring potential problems to the attention of the responsible party
• Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university, with a power background preferred. Preferred licensed professional engineer. If registered in a state other than where the engineer will practice, the employee must be able to obtain a license within one year of date of hire. A minimum of 2 years of direct experience in either electrical system studies or system protection engineering and design is required Strong Knowledge and understanding of substation components and their functions.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of three phase power systems
• Strong knowledge and understanding of per-unit mathematics and symmetrical components
• Demonstrated ability to perform power flow, short-circuit and coordination studies using SKM and/or ETAP software
• Strong capability to communicate via written reports to detail process and results of system studies
• Knowledge of common work processing, spreadsheet and e-mail software
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires minimal physical effort.
• Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.
• Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)
• Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
• May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.