SR Electrical Engineer - AFRY

AFRY is an international engineering, design, and advisory company. We support our clients through delivering solutions and progressing sustainability and digitalization for generations to come. Our dedicated team of over 19,000 experts, across 40 countries on 5 continents, provides strategic and operational knowledge and advice across the value chain, underpinned by deep expertise and professional insights. AFRY USA supports process industry clients in Pulp & Paper, Mining & Metals, Food & Beverage, Chemicals, and Biorefining. Our expertise and know-how add value to our client’s investments at every stage of their lifecycle, from sustaining CAPEX to large capital projects.

Making Future is about creating an impact and driving sustainable change.

Our service offerings cover the entire project lifecycle, from corporate strategies to engineering studies and estimates, through implementation engineering, construction support, and commissioning and start-up services. We provide to our client’s world-class project deliveries, market insights & strategies, and operational efficiency improvement evaluations. Best-in-class management and technical consulting, multi-disciplinary engineering design, on-site support, project, and construction management services are our key offerings.

Welcome to a world engineered by AFRY.

Join a future-driven company focusing on creating sustainable solutions for society. With AFRY, you will be able to explore a variety of opportunities and challenges. We believe in succeeding together – making a difference when we pull in the same direction – with colleagues, clients, and partners. You will be part of a global, inclusive, and diverse company where our differences are our strengths. We respect each other and have fun at work. At AFRY, you can be yourself.

The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for leading the engineering team in the development of installation construction packages for facility power distribution systems, grounding, and lighting system in industrial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Clients, Owners, and Vendors.
• Lead studies preparing cost estimates for electrical systems.
• Specify electrical system components for low voltage (<600V) and medium voltage (<15kV) systems.
• Collaborate with process engineers, clients, Owners, and vendors.
• Lead the engineering team and delegate appropriate efforts.
• Work with design staff to generate installation details, motor elementaries, and plan drawings identifying locations of motors, electrical loads, electrical equipment placement, and cable trays layouts.
• Lead the develop of project lists including; Motor Control Center List, Motor List, and Cable List.
• Lead the prepare of bid, construction, and demo packages for contractor use, including written scope of work.
• Provide technical direction to engineers and design staff.
• Visit customer sites to gather field data for detailed design.
• Participate in electrical equipment FAT’s.
• Provide field support during construction, commissioning and start-up.
• Develop and write the electrical portion of proposals that include scope of work, deliverables, effort hours.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is required.
• Professional Engineer Registration preferred but not required.
• 15+ years of experience with electrical systems in the Pulp and Paper industry is preferred.  Experience in other light and heavy industry is also acceptable.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• CAD software knowledge a plus, but not required.
• Experience using Power System Study software (such as EasyPower, SKM, or ETAP) or experience analyzing Power System Study reports and directing study’s.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and comfortable with working in a team environment.
• Ability to travel within the United States to customer sites.  Travel varies but may range from 10-15%.

AFRY - Management Consulting Division offers you: 

• Competitive performance-oriented compensation
• Competitive benefits - Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and holidays.
• Structured career development plan
• Opportunity to work with recognized thought-leaders in the global energy industry
• Ability to work with employees from many different cultures and backgrounds
• A firm that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable
• Various forms of flexibility to help you integrate your life with your professional commitments
• At AFRY, we believe that having the best people attracts the best projects and having the best projects attracts the best people. We work in a global environment with a strong focus on the needs of our local clients

• You must have the right to live and work in the country for which you are applying

At AFRY, we believe that having the best people attracts the best projects, and having the best projects attracts the best people. We work in a global environment with a strong focus on the needs of our local clients

As part of your online application process, please provide a CV and covering letter stating why you want to work for AFRY. We only accept online applications.

You must have the legal right to live and work in the United States.

AFRY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.