Electrical Engineer - NV5

Overview

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

This position offers a great opportunity for a junior-to-mid-level Electrical Engineer to work with an experienced team of engineers, CAD designers, and technicians. CHI Engineering is an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company that will offer the right candidate exposure and accelerated learning across the complete project lifecycle in the natural gas and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical equipment specifications for motor control centers (MCC’s), switchgear and other electrical equipment.
• Prepares and/or directs CAD department to produce thorough engineering documentation to record these designs. 
• Contributes to the material procurement process by preparing specifications and reviewing vendors’ quotations for technical accuracy.
• Use prepared engineering documents as part of complete bid package to allow contractors to bid accurately.  Analyze returning bids for completeness and pricing.  Select and approve contractors.
• Review of specifications, drawings, and other vendor documentation within electrical discipline to verify compliance with project requirements.
• Perform sizing and selection of electrical equipment.
• Directs and participates in activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.  Attendance to FAT required.  Periodic field travel to oversee electrical contractor’s progress also required.
• Directs and coordinates operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems in field installations

Specific Knowledge & Skills                                                      

• Experience in low and medium voltage power distribution systems which includes power system design, equipment sizing, protective device selection and power systems studies.
• Familiarity with single line diagrams, power and control schematics, raceway and wiring design for conduits and cable trays, grounding design and details for electrical installation.
• Understanding of electrical specifications for generators, motors, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers (MCC’s), variable frequency drives (VFDs), soft starters and uninterruptable power supply (UPS) systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of power modeling software (ETAP preferred) to conduct power system analyses (motor starting transient, load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination and arc flash)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD desirable 
• Familiarity with NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety).

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience 

• Bachelor's degree (BSEE) from a four-year college or university
• 1+ years of experience (Senior level applicants are also being considered)
• Field Construction experience desirable, but not required

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #INDHP