Senior Electrical Engineer

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to be based out of our Kennesaw, GA; Atlanta, GA; Birmingham, AL; Chattanooga, TN; Nashville, TN; Knoxville, TN; Charlotte, NC; Tallahassee, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Orlando, FL; Tampa, FL, Boca Raton, FL; Richmond, VA; Philadelphia, PA; or any of our other U.S. based offices. The potential to work remotely from your home-office is available at the discretion of the Company. The position will support and grow our electrical engineering design and automation practice as part of our expanding process engineering and water and wastewater treatment practices for various industrial and municipal sectors. Projects will involve water and wastewater treatment design, pilot-scale testing, startup and commissioning, and construction/startup support. In order to comply with client-specific government contracts, U.S Citizenship is required for this position.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you’d work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, along with staff management and development, and mentoring tasks.

• Apply experience, technical knowledge, and problem-solving skills for the development and review of technical approaches, detailed power design, and where applicable support our system automation and controls engineers.
• Design and develop electrical systems in accordance with applicable specifications, codes, and standards. Possess comprehensive knowledge of NFPA, NESC, and IEEE guidelines and publications.
• Perform electrical design calculations, including load flow analysis, short circuit studies, and protective device coordination assessments. Proficient in utilizing electrical engineering software such as ETAP, SKM, or comparable applications.
• Proficient in reading, interpreting, and developing P&IDs.
• Prepare and update technical documentation and drawings—including single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, lighting, grounding, OEM equipment specifications, hazardous area classifications, utility service requests, construction specifications, etc.—for power and systems in accordance with applicable industry codes and standards.
• Conduct site surveys and inspections to assess installation and operation of both electrical and control systems.
• Responsible for scoping, scheduling, and budgeting requirements for the electrical design of process engineering projects and proposals including estimating labor, material, or construction costs for budget preparation purposes.
• Prepare for and participate in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties.
• Recruit, manage, and mentor early- and mid-career staff and designers.
• Task and project-level responsibility for scoping, performing, managing and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments.
• Consistent with our sell-manage-do business model, play a role supporting lead generation, business development, staff development, and mentoring.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited college or university in electrical engineering. (required)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E.) (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 8 years (10+ years preferred) of progressive experience in electrical engineering with a focus on the design, construction, and operation of process engineering projects, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Strong background with industrial equipment, electrical motors and VFDs, power distribution, building service and wiring, and process controls/automation. (required)
• Demonstrated working knowledge with applicable codes (i.e. NFPA, IEEE, etc.) and Federal and State regulations. (required)
• Experience with the development and delivery of Electrical Safety and Arc Flash Hazard analyses and associated documentation. (preferred)
• Excellent leadership and detail-orientation skills. (required)
• Direct water, wastewater, industrial, and/or environmental consulting experience. (required)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
• This position is for a federal client project for which only U.S. citizens are permitted to work, qualified candidates must have U.S. citizenship (U.S. Permanent Residents and visa holders do not qualify).

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