Electrical Engineer - (Infrastructure Construction) - BlueWave

BlueWave is hiring an Electrical Engineer - (Infrastructure Construction) for an out-of-this-world client based in Hawthorne, CA, 90250. As Electrical Engineer working with Infrastructure Construction you should be technically strong with solid communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering principles, with a specific emphasis on large-scale construction projects.



RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in a team environment with other engineering disciplines to provide detailed electrical design and specification for the installation of the following equipment and systems:
  • Electrical power distribution systems.
  • Switch-gear and motor control centers.
  • Exterior and interior lighting.
  • Ground support system controls and ladder logic.
  • Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units.
  • Standby and emergency generators.
  • Automatic transfer switches.
  • Power monitoring hardware and software.
  • Data/phone distribution and wiring.
  • Building and site grounding systems.
  • Fire alarm systems and lightning protection systems.
• Provide electrical engineering support to facility technicians to troubleshoot existing electrical equipment and controllers.
• Provide engineering support for the design, operation, and troubleshooting of all the facility's electrical components and systems, including:
  • Load flow analysis of electrical power distribution systems.
  • Electrical equipment evaluation.
  • Building and facility equipment grounding.
  • Power monitoring hardware and software.
• Ensure that all equipment interfaces properly with other mechanical and electrical systems, including compatibility with facility power budgets.
• Coordinate all electrical installations and maintenance activities with local electrical utilities personnel.
• Ensure all electrical designs and installations conform to applicable codes and regulations.
• Provide code review and analysis utilizing NFPA 70E, NFPA 70 NEC, NFPA 497, NFPA 101, Vol 5 & 6 AFSPCMAN 91-710, and IBC.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of professional experience working on electrical projects, power distribution systems, switchgear, UPS's, and/or generators.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of years of professional experience in a similar role.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Ability to read and understand power and control schematics.
• Ability to read and understand highly technical equipment operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals.
• Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and industrial pumps.
• Experience with controls in MODBUS communication.
• Experience with medium voltage distribution.
• Experience with control panel design and production.
• Working knowledge of power coordination and arc flash.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• High level of self-motivation, with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule workload.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area
• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed

Employment Type: Full-Time in Hawthorne, CA, 90250.

Benefits: Competitive Salary, Health Insurance, and Ancillary Benefits 


BlueWave Resource Partners specializes in recruiting high-performing team members for technology, marketing, federal services, and leadership roles. We’re aggressive hunters – but only of talented people – and provide comprehensive staffing support for recruiting, hiring, and onboarding permanent and contract employees. 
 

BlueWave Resource Partners is headquartered in Downtown Orlando, Florida with the flexibility to build teams nationally. With our boutique and personal approach, we get the right people in your company quickly without sacrificing quality. https://bluewaverp.com