Electrical Engineer I

WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a global leader in Engineering, Architecture and Consulting services dedicated to developing and implementing innovative solutions to the world’s infrastructure and environmental challenges. Supported by more than 4,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges.

MICHAEL BAKER IN ALASKA

Michael Baker’s first office in Alaska opened in 1942. Since then, we have played a key role in some of Alaska’s most renowned infrastructure projects, including groundbreaking projects on the North Slope and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. We continue to focus on cold regions engineering - pipelines, transportation, civil, architecture, hydrology, and geotechnical, and specialty professional services, permitting and regulatory compliance, and GIS and LiDAR mapping. Michael Baker’s Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska offices are filled with professionals dedicated to meeting the most demanding and complex challenges. 

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER DESCRIPTION

We are actively seeking an energetic and knowledgeable individual to fill an Electrical Engineer position in our Anchorage office. The successful candidate will provide electrical, instrumentation, and control designs for power distribution systems, generation facilities, and other heavy industrial facilities. This position will support multi-discipline designs where strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment is required. This is a mid-level position that requires the ability to work independently with supervision. Duties include the development of standard electrical engineering design deliverables, construction support, and interacting with clients. Other duties include:

• Develop standard engineering deliverables including drawings, specifications, calculations, testing requirements, acceptance criteria, etc.
• Perform standard electrical engineering system modeling and calculations including load calculations, protective device coordination, arc flash calculations, circuit sizing, power flow, etc.
• Procurement support including the development of data sheets, bill of materials, and material take-offs. Performing technical reviews of vendor documents for approval.
• Construction support including site inspections, construction oversight, and commissioning oversight.
• Additional duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution. 
• 4+ years of experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience in the design of low and medium voltage power systems.
• Familiarity with electrical engineering design codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, etc.).
• Proficiency in standard engineering design and Office productivity software (EasyPower, Excel, etc.).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

The Following Qualifications Are Preferred, But Not Required:

• State of Alaska Professional Engineer (PE).
• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Experience in the design of control and instrumentation systems.
• RCDD certification or the ability to get a RCDD certification.
• Arctic engineering design experience.
• Architectural and industrial lighting design experience.
• Alaska Oil & Gas industry experience.
• Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems (Revit, etc.).

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $103,000-$162,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

WHY MICHAEL BAKER 

We are proud to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical-benefits coverage, life and accident insurance, matching 401(k), spending accounts and wellness programs so employees can excel every day.

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