Valdes Architecture and Engineering

Provides engineering and project management services

Senior Electrical Engineer

Power Systems Engineering +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-time$100k - $150k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
10–15 years of experience working in power distribution or engineering consulting is required.
Knowledge of SKM electrical modeling software and SmartPlant Instrumentation (InTools) is required.
Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD is required.
Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Must possess interpersonal and organizational skills.
Must be able to communicate complicated issues simply and handle multiple priorities simultaneously, with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical engineering tasks while supervising and mentoring junior staff members.
Mentor and assist staff in all aspects of electrical design, including instrumentation and controls specifications and selection.
Assist staff in completing engineering packages on time and within budget.
Analyze, design, and produce engineering packages for clients and prepare instrumentation specifications for purchase.
Interface on site with client engineering representatives and engineers from other disciplines.
Design and lay out medium- and high-voltage power distribution systems.
Perform substation design, short-circuit analysis, and arc-flash studies.
Perform lighting design, grounding, and lightning-protection design.
Design electrical heat tracing.
Develop wiring diagrams and schematics.
Apply medium- to high-voltage transformers and uninterruptible power systems.
Design conduit, cable trays, and underground duct banks.
Design utility interfaces.
Perform electrical calculations, including short circuit, load flow, arc flash, motor starting, harmonic, device coordination, and voltage drop calculations.
Develop P&IDs; select instruments and prepare specifications; size control valves and primary elements; prepare instrument loop diagrams, location plans, installation details, interconnection and wiring diagrams; develop system architectures and control-system hardware specifications; develop sequences of operation, functional description documents, and cause-and-effect diagrams.
Visit job sites as required to exchange information.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Range: 100000 to 150000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Seasoned Electrical Engineer with 10-15 years of experience in Medium/High voltage design and application of switch gear and motor controls within a power distribution or engineering consulting environment. This individual interfaces with client engineering representatives and other discipline engineers within the Valdes A&E organization. May visit job site as required for exchange of information.

Responsibilities

Strong Knowledge within the Electrical Engineering discipline with the capability and the initiative to perform the following tasks while supervising and mentoring junior staff members
Strong technical skills and an ability to mentor and assist staff in all aspects of electrical design, including I&C specifications and selection
Assist staff with ensuring that engineering packages are completed on time and within budget
Ability to analyze, design and produce engineering packages for clients and prepare instrumentation specifications for purchase
On-site interface with client engineering representative and other discipline engineers
Medium & High power distribution system design and layout
Substation design, short circuit analysis, ARC flash studies
Lighting design and grounding and lightning protection
Electrical heat trace design
Development of wiring diagrams and schematics
Application of medium to high voltage transformers
Application of uninterruptible power systems
Conduit, cable tray and underground duct bank design
Utility interface design
Electrical calculations including short circuit, load flow, arc flash, motor starting, harmonic, device coordination and voltage drop

Instrumentation & Controls Duties

P&ID development
Instrument selection and specifications, control valve and primary element sizing
Instrument loop diagrams, location plans and installation details
Interconnection and wiring diagrams
System architecture development
Control system hardware specifications
Development of sequence of operation and functional description documents
Development of cause-and-effect diagrams
All other duties as assigned

Technical Competencies

Ability to communicate complicated issues in a simple manner
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Knowledgeable in SKM electrical modeling software and Smart Plant Instrumentation (inTools)
Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required
10-15 Years of experience working in power distribution or engineering consulting
Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

About the Company

Valdes Architecture and Engineering

Provides engineering and project management services

Valdes Architecture & Engineering delivers expert engineering and project management services across various sectors, excelling in process simulation, instrumentation and controls, project management, procurement services, and construction management. They maintain a focus on delivering high-quality and precise solutions that cater to a wide range of industrial needs.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: York Township, Illinois
Founded: 1992

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