Technical SME-Electrical (Finance)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary Purpose:

To provide engineering and subject matter expertise in the field of large-scale electrical equipment for power generation and rotating equipment. Tasks may include, but are not limited to the equipment selection and recommendations, planning of systems, design recommendations, implementation planning and oversight, and support of electrical systems for clean energy and power projects. This could include a mixture of energy related facilities, including large scale power plants.Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Engineering.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• 25+ years of experience designing and validating large scale facility design for power generation and electrical designs.
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in engineering skills and principals
• Power distribution systems and microgrids
• Power generation projects exceeding 10MW capacity
• HV or MV Substations
• Energy storage systems
• Large industrial complex facilities utility master planning or decarbonization/climate response planning
• Cogeneration or combined heat and power systems
• Thermal utility plants and distribution systems (steam, hot water, chilled water)
• Strong fundamental knowledge and experience in the design and electrical systems for large industrial facilities
• Familiarity and ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams, including flow charts, Piping and Instrument Drawings (P&IDs), single line diagrams, electrical equipment schematics, MCC/SWGR elevations, and PDC layouts.
• In depth knowledge of National Electric Code(NEC).
• In depth knowledge of NFPA 70-E.
• Effectively communicate with various stakeholders, including team members, project management, commercial, 3rd party EPC firms and other internal/external customers.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

Physical Demands:

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Overnight travel to may be required to engineering contractors, equipment providers, construction sites, and operations facilities.
• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Team of technical engineers and other subject matter expertsEssential duties and responsibilities:

• Act as the subject matter expert for the deployment of large-scale power systems for power generation and contribute expertise to across all projects requiring rotating equipment to move or generate energy.
• Provide guidance, leadership and technical oversight of electrical equipment selections, designs and concepts of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Support the design teams by providing expertise in design solutions and introductions and management of key vendor selections to deploy electrical systems including power generation, transmission and energy distribution. Manage the electrical equipment development and oversight of electrical packages including equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and provide purchase recommendations.
• Review electrical equipment vendor drawings, data interface with suppliers, other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.
• Lead and participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning.
• Apply expert knowledge of commonly used electrical concepts, equipment, practices, codes and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry.
• Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.
• Oversee the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates.
• Interface with other technical/engineering disciplines to ensure the effective integration of electrical systems with the overall project design.
• Provide owners engineering support related to purchase specifications, technical bid evaluations, vendor document review, and factory acceptance testing for electrical equipment.
• Effectively prioritize workload between several projects.
• Interact internally and externally with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Maintain a high standard of ethical conduct in all work activity and company matters of every kind.
• Speak, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and careful listening.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to electrical engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.