Senior Electrical Engineer

Job DetailsJob Location: Construction Innovations Corporate - Mather - Mather, CA 95655Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $142,250.00 - $235,700.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: Day
ABOUT CONSTRUCTION INNOVATIONS:

At Construction Innovations, we’re all about good energy — we create solutions that make electrical installations faster, safer, and cost-effective. Our products energize hundreds of projects across the U.S. in a variety of markets including solar, battery storage, substation, and transmission and distribution. Our commitment to simplifying traditional installation methods drives us to deliver all-in-one product kits that can be installed by anyone, in a fraction of the time. Our philosophy is at the core of everything we do: Innovate to Simplify®.

OVERVIEW:

The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for the engineering of complex, standard, and non-standard transmission and distribution substations. The Senior Electrical Engineer plays a crucial role in the development of cutting-edge electrical engineering solutions; they’re a technical leader and mentor who will serve as an advanced-level resource. The ideal candidate will work both independently and in a team environment, utilizing their experience in electrical design and construction of substation, transmission, and distribution projects, working with both utility and primary service customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure that electrical transmission, distribution, and renewable facilities are designed and engineered to meet customer requirements, industry standards, and safety requirements
Lead engineering and design activities for medium/high voltage substations, switchyards, distribution, and transmission systems projects
Develop new and improve existing standards, templates, procedures, and guidelines to support continuous improvement within the department in support of the Quality Management System (QMS)
Provide direction, consultation, and support for internal and external customers on various projects
Develop single-line, three-line, schematic, wiring, general arrangement, communications, SCADA, and layout drawings for medium/high voltage systems and equipment
Prepare relay settings, coordination studies, load flow analysis, ground grid studies, arc flash reports, harmonics studies, MOPs, and any other required High Voltage Reports or Procedures
Prepare electrical equipment specifications and evaluate electrical equipment submittals per customer requirements and applicable standards
Review potential new projects and assist with scheduling, budgeting, and scoping
Develop project kit bill of materials (BOMs)
Provide support to field team members during the construction of facilities
Perform in-process quality verification checks in accordance with the QMS
Mentor, train, and oversee the work of subordinate team members
Maintain a current knowledge of industry practices, standards, and procedures of electrical power design, construction, materials, and equipment through contact with industry peers, professional journals and articles, professional memberships, and contact with suppliers for evaluation of new products
Provide leadership to the Power team and assist with completing projects on schedule and on budget
Assist with product development, product warranty, and troubleshooting issues
Perform other duties as assigned

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in Electrical Engineering overall, with five (5) of those years in substation engineering for medium and high voltage power systems or photovoltaic systems
An ABET-accredited BS degree in Electrical Engineering is required
Registered Electrical Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one US state, with the ability to, and interest in obtaining PE licenses in other states
Knowledge of NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, utility, and local codes and standards
Ability to evaluate and resolve complex technical issues, monitor and manage projects, and establish and maintain working relationships both internally and externally
ETAP/SKM knowledge and/or experience performing arc flash, short circuit analysis, relay coordination studies, and conductor sizing
Ability to train, develop, and mentor team members
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work
Experience developing drawings in AutoCAD or similar programs
Knowledge and design experience in battery storage, solar, and microgrids is preferred
Experience in design/build or EPC construction or manufacturing preferred
 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Regularly sit, stand, and walk for long and short distances
Required to hear with or without correction to be able to interpret and receive information and directions
Regularly required to communicate: verbal and written, to describe and explain detailed, important, and accurate instructions
Capability to push, pull,