Electrical Engineer

Overview

MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients.

MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Job Summary

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for multi-disciplined design projects related to power distribution and collection, generation facilities, and associated electrical infrastructure.  Duties may include field surveys, design calculations and layout.

**This is an onsite position in Richmond, VA.  Local residents are encouraged to apply**

Responsibilities

• Produce preliminary and final design drawings using computer aided drafting systems
• Responsible for multi-disciplinary designs related to power distribution, renewable energy, and associated infrastructure.
• Perform engineering calculations and review/apply codes and standards required for the preparation of construction drawings.
• Assist Senior Engineers and Designers with system design to ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule.
• Perform field surveys and prepare accurate field sketches; record verifications, prepare documentation and construction prints.
• Field check design layouts and provide technical support for construction, including participation in construction planning, execution, quality control, and completion of the work. 
• Maintain project records for assigned work, package records per contract requirements and facilitate turnover to the client’s representative. 
• Responsible for ongoing communication and timely identification of issues to the PE and pending or actual changes to the work performed that may impact costs, schedule, contract or customer relationship.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience with the design of electrical distribution systems
• 1 year of Electrical Engineering experience
• AutoCAD experience is required
• Travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT or PE is a plus
• BS in Electrical Engineering or similar
• Knowledge of NEC and NESC preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and scanners.  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is primarily sedentary, with some filing or lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.  

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE). 

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.