Electrical Engineer - Senior Level

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Senior-Level Electrical Engineer with a specialty in utilities and overhead distribution systems to join our Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation (MEI) team in our Walnut Creek or Oakland offices. This role will work on both large and small projects locally, domestically and internationally managing project electrical teams, preparing plans, designs and plan production for general electrical engineering on a wide variety of projects which may include lighting, power, and grounding plans, overhead distribution systems and pole detailing, one-line diagrams, panel and cable schedules, and different project specifications. Projects include: electrical infrastructure for ports, waterfronts, industrial, commercial, government and military facilities.  You will work with an international MEI team and Senior Engineers around the company through our intraoffice staff utilization program. You will support projects both on the job site as well as in the office.

 About Moffatt & Nichol: 

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in transportation. For the 4th year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets. 

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy. 

Duties and responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Manage electrical design projects by collaborating and working with the overall MEI design Team
• Alone or with other project staff, travel to site, meet with clients, utilities, and other parties to investigate site conditions/third party interface requirements for the project
• Review and provide oversight of design calculations, design drawings, procurement specifications, and construction specifications
• Perform electrical calculations, design drawings, and project specifications using latest engineering practices and code requirements
• Lead the design of:
  • Medium/low voltage power distribution systems
  • Overhead power distribution systems
  • Grounding systems
  • Electrical power monitoring systems
  • Selective coordination, short circuit, and arc flash studies
• Prepare detailed contract documents and studies
• Perform construction administration support and inspections
• Assist in companywide QA/QC process
• Develop new clients locally/regionally

Other duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; required
• 8-15 years of related design experience; required
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in California or ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months; required
• Pole detail and overhead power distribution design experience; required
• Substation and transmission power design experience; required
• Utilities experience; required 
• Software requirements: 
  • Strong AutoCAD skills
  • Proficiency in ETAP, SKM or EasyPower
  • Overhead design software experience
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 70 and NESC; required
• Ability to acquire TWIC card within 6 months; required 
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) 
• Availability and willingness to travel
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (po