
Principal Electrical Engineer
Reworld Waste
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Florham Park • Connecticut • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $118,700 - $169,800 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Independently Develop/Review/Approve Electrical System Design documents including One Line/Three Line Diagrams, Control Schematics, Wiring diagrams, Arc Flash, Short Circuit & Voltage Drop Calculations, Coordination Studies.
- Develop scope of work for Electrical AE firms and coordinate with suppliers and contractors.
- Plans design tasks so both the design and construction will be achieved within budget constraints and schedule.
- May assume the duties of technical lead and subject matter expert for small to medium capital programs.
- Electrical Design scope includes System Design, Scope Development, Engineering Calculations, Specifications, and Risk Assessments for HV, MV systems (Switchgears, transformers, Motor Control Centers, Relay/Protection Systems).
- Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making adaptations and modifications for engineering design.
- Guardian of Key Electrical Design Standards/Specifications as SME for Reworld Electrical Team.
- Update design standards and specifications periodically to keep up with the industry best practices, regulatory developments etc.
- Provide SME design support to Project Managers on assigned construction projects.
- Provide engineering support for commissioning and installations for assigned design projects.
- Provides Electrical Engineering design troubleshooting support to plant operations.
- Analyze Electrical failure root causes and develop cost effective technical solutions for RCAs.
Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited Institution.
- Minimum 10 years engineering experience.
- Registered Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain future licensure is preferred.
- Must have experience with High, Medium & Low Voltage distribution systems and electrical power generation in large utility power plants or large industrial co-generation facilities or Design/Architectural Engineering firms.
- Must be able to work on multiple concurrent projects with minimal supervision.
- Must have proficiency in developing and understanding One Line/Three Line Diagrams, DC Control Schematics, Wiring diagrams, GA drawings related to interconnections, substations, power plants and electrical aspects of process plants including but not limited to motors, MCCs, PDCs and other electrical equipment.
- Must have experience with all phases of a project including preliminary conceptual system design, scoping, detailed design, equipment selection, equipment testing and start-up problem resolution.
- Experience with protective relaying schemes (Medium Voltage) including coordination and development of relay settings.
- SEL relays experience is highly preferred.
- Proficiency in engineering software such as CAD/AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM Powertools, SEL Acselerator, etc.
- Must have effective written and oral communication skills; must be able to analyze data, write technical reports, and develop work packages to implement.
Benefits
- medical
- prescription drug
- vision
- dental plans
- 401(k) plan
- paid parental leave
- paid time off
- paid holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Electrical System DesignOne Line DiagramsThree Line DiagramsControl SchematicsWiring DiagramsArc Flash CalculationsShort Circuit CalculationsVoltage Drop CalculationsCoordination StudiesElectrical Engineering
Soft Skills
communication skillsanalytical skillsproject managementleadershipproblem resolution
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringRegistered Professional Engineer