Senior Electrical Engineer from System One

Senior Electrical Engineer (Hybrid)
Pasadena, CA 91124 

System One is seeking two Senior Electrical Engineers with wastewater/ water/ industrial facility electrical design experience. The candidate hired can work hybrid and working two to three days a week in our client’s Pasadena office.

Important Details:

• Temp-to-hire opportunity with possibility of conversion to a permanent role after 520 hours worked

• Pay rate range: $53 - $65/hr. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

• Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST. 9/80 schedule (with every other Friday off) also available

• Hybrid work available (minimum 2 or 3 days in the office)

• Weekly pay

• Benefits after 30 days (health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, etc.)

• 401k after 30 days

• Job offer will be contingent on drug screen and background check

• US Citizenship or Permanent Residence required

 
Responsibilities:

• The Senior Electrical Engineer will perform a variety of engineering tasks by applying standard engineering techniques and analyses within their discipline

• Work will involve engineering and design of both new facilities and rehabilitating existing facilities

• Travel to supplier, client, and construction site locations is expected

• Design of substations, main power distribution, and motor control centers (including layout, transformer sizing, automatic transfer switch sizing, bus sizing, breaker sizing and single line diagram preparation); design of control systems including ladder diagrams; sizing wire and conduit; facility layout of wire and conduit; design and layout of duct banks and pull boxes; Design and layout of lighting and receptacle systems including panelboard schedules and reflective ceiling plans; and preparation of point to point wiring diagrams

• Perform short circuit calculations and protective device coordination studies utilizing ETAP software

• Conduct independent field investigations and collect field data to support design work

• Write specifications

• May supervise a design group of CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers in the production of multiple projects or sub-tasks simultaneously

• Anticipate problems and develop solutions to overcome problems

• Understanding of safety issues including Cal OSHA regulations

• Respond to contractor’s request for information during construction of facility, verify that equipment meets design specifications, and prepare design changes, review NETA test results, and perform electrical system startup and commissioning for low and medium-voltage systems.

Requirements:

• 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering and 8 years or more of related work experience with power distribution and lighting experience.

• A solid experience with Revit, ETAP, and understanding of NEC Codes is essential

• In addition to the above credentials, experience with municipal wastewater or industrial water treatment system is essential. Experience in the use of off-the-shelf software for calculations and design is required.

• Experience in the design and specification of a wide variety of electrical systems is preferred. Electrical systems should include one or more of the following: power distribution, panel load calculations, lighting design, emergency power systems, switchgear, transformer selection, and other related systems such as grounding and lightning protection.

• Candidate shall be capable of working in a self-directed manner with minimal oversight. Candidate should have experience supervising a design group of CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers in the production of multiple projects or sub-tasks simultaneously.

• Further experience in any of the following specialty areas is beneficial but not required: communications systems, Fire Alarm, Traction Power, utility relocation and distribution, building management systems, and/or supervisory control and data acquisition.

• Knowledge of AC and DC electrical power distribution design principles and associated calculations, specification development, and report development is required. Ability to utilize standard office automation software is expected. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with management, client, and other stakeholders. Working knowledge of REVIT, AutoCAD, MicroStation, MathCAD, lighting design, and/or other software packages typically associated with engineering is beneficial.

• Licensed Electrical Engineer in the State of California is desirable.

• Good knowledge of the wastewater treatment environment and the nature of design related thereto.

• Good knowledge of the wastewater treatment environment and the nature of construction related thereto.

• Specific knowledge in the areas of: Design of substations, main power distribution, and motor control centers (including layout, transformer sizing, automatic transfer switch sizing, bus sizing, breaker sizing and single line diagram preparation); design of control systems including ladder diagrams; sizing wire and conduit; facility layout of wire and conduit; design and layout of duct banks and pull boxes; Design and layout of lighting and receptacle systems including panelboard schedules and reflective ceiling plans; and preparation of point to point wiring diagrams.

• Working knowledge of various processes such as: headworks, primary clarifiers, aeration basins, secondary clarifiers, disinfection processes, anaerobic digestion, reverse osmosis, membrane bioreactors, solids dewatering and other membrane processes.

• Knowledge and applications of industry code and standards like NEC, NFPA, etc.

• Good communication skills, both written and oral.

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. System One maintains a drug-free workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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