Electrical Engineer
Evansville, IN - USA
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Job Summary
Electrical Engineer
At Salas OBrien we tell our clients that were engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. Thats why were committed to living our values every day: inspiring achieving and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique meaningful and high-impact careerand theyll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us:
Founded in 1975 Salas OBrien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients our team and the world. We know that tomorrows requirements are todays opportunities and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers healthcare science and technology high-rise buildings clean energy education and other building types as well as structural and building sciences infrastructure asset management advanced robotics and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development human resources finance and accounting information technology and marketing professionals all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Job Summary:
TheElectrical Engineerwill be responsible for the design of various electrical systems including but not limited to medium and low voltage power distribution systems facility lighting designs grounding fire alarm and data/communications within industrial manufacturing and utility infrastructure spaces.
Responsibilities:
- Project Support:
- Oversee projects from conceptual design through completion working with other engineers and design team members
- Perform project site visits which include client interaction meetings as well as gathering field data required for the project design
- Perform electrical engineering calculationsutilizing various engineering software platforms
- Layout and design of medium and low voltage electrical distributionsystems
- Interact with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) throughout the design process
- Layout and design of facility lighting and lighting system controls
- Special Systems (Fire Alarm Data/Communications CCTV etc) design layout and vendor coordination
- Design systems in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC NFPA70)
- Collaboration: Work independently but be quick to ask questions and draw upon the best internal customer and industry resources to meet customer requirements accurately and efficiently. Build and maintain healthy long term professional relationships with coworkers customers suppliers and industry partners. Maintain excellent composure especially under pressure.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation including design specifications.
- Communication: Communicate effectively in person and in writing to keep customers contractors and project teams well informed of pertinent information in a timely manner. Assumes responsibility for filling in gaps in customer communication.
- Innovation: Foster an environment where new ideas are discussed and developed collaboratively. They will help others overcome resistance to change. The candidate will be dedicated to creating solutions to customers problems.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Educational Background: Bachelors or masters degree in the Electrical Engineering field.
- Experience: 2 years of experience in the design of electrical systems for various types of industrial manufacturing facilities and utility infrastructure spaces. You possess a Professional Engineering (PE) license or are willing to pursue obtaining your PE.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in using engineering tools and software:
- AutoCAD and REVIT is essential but not required
- Working knowledge of electrical codes and standards
- Working knowledge of electrical engineering software platforms (SKM EasyPower etc)
- Adaptability: Flexibility and willingness to work on various projects and tasks embracing new challenges with enthusiasm.
- Initiative: Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to drive projects forward.
- Location: Evansville IN
Travel: Occasional project related trips.
Compensation & Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this role is $70000 - $95000USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills experience qualifications and location.
This role is also eligible forperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveU.S. basedbenefits package including:
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
For more information visit our full benefits overview here.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas OBrien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race colour religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state/provincial or local laws. Salas OBrien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas OBrien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Salas O’Brien is an engineering and technical services firm that is focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment.