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.

Junior Engineers support our national service lines in multiple specialty areas: gas line and facility solutions, electricity transmission, electricity distribution, or civil/structural. Motivated, goal-oriented engineers in this role contribute to teams in the delivery of mechanical systems, electrical systems and substation solutions through planning, engineering, design, construction and utility industry consulting on complex projects for local and national clients.

Responsibilities

• Increase skills as a responsive, proactive, solutions-oriented professional, working collaboratively within a team environment
• Through exposure to management of projects, learn how to meet client expectations for technical excellence, budget and schedule
• Build skills to follow and be responsive to project budgets and schedules; learn to identify departures from the project’s defined scope of work
• Learn to coordinate all design work with other team disciplines
• Increase proficiency in relevant design, modeling, and pole-loading software applications such as AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil3D, Revit, AutoCAD Electrical Design Suite; MicroStation with Substation or Plant add-in, ETAP, SKM, MFAD, LPILE, or Cymcap, as well as business applications including Microsoft Office
• Design, manage plan production by staff, and assist in production of construction documents, including plans, specifications, calculations, and quantity takeoffs
• Learn best practices in interpreting and applying client, company, and field standards as needed
• Increase knowledge of local codes and industry standards
• Increase knowledge of appropriate electrical, building mechanical, and plumbing systems
• Exposure to working in teams on many different types of projects that develop service line expertise:
  • Gas Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Structural Engineering

Qualifications

• Positive attitude, ability to work collaboratively with others
• Valid driver’s license
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• EIT license within two (2) years in this position
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• 1-2 years’ experience in consulting engineering or utility design, with some level of experience in an appropriate field of engineering                                                              

Desired Qualifications:

• PE or SE certification, depending on service line specialty
• Proficiency with appropriate design, engineering, and modeling software application such as Revit, AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, AutoCAD Electrical Design Suite; MicroStation with Substation or Plant add-in, ETAP, SKM, MFAD, LPILE, or Cymcap, as well as some knowledge of PLS-CADD for electrical roles

The pay range for this California position is $60,000- $75,000 per year; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per California Senate Bill 1162. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

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.