Electrical Engineer
Reno, NVAbout This Job
Electrical Engineer
Position Summary
The Electrical Engineer provides technical support, design, technical evaluations and Electrical Project Engineering support for the Electricity Segment Power Plants. This responsibility involves a wide range of complex issues and small to medium capital improvement projects. The position requires proficiency in applying sound electrical engineering principles and a working knowledge of industry practices, standards, and equipment.
Essential Functions
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Support the Plants and the Projects teams in developing scope, electrical design, and budgets for facility capital improvement projects.
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Perform power system studies including arc flash studies at both new and operating facilities.
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Assist with the ordering of equipment and services by preparing equipment specifications and reviewing and commenting on supplier information.
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Develop procedures related to equipment maintenance, inspection, and testing.
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Provide engineering field support for maintenance and testing activities. Review, evaluate, and track equipment test results.
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Provide engineering field support during planned and/or forced outages.
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Provide engineering field support for equipment failures. Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures. Develop solutions and corrective actions based on the analysis.
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Ensure that electrical systems meet statutory and regulatory requirements.
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Schedules and coordinates field related activities in conjunction with Power Plant Management.
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Strictly adhere to and enforce safety procedures as required by ORMAT, CAPP, and OSHA.
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Must possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to Ormat auto insurance carrier.
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Must be able to travel extensively (approximately 25% of working time) to Power Plant locations, including rural areas to work on projects.
Other Responsibilities
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Occasional to frequent travel to plants in the United States and International.
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Other duties and projects as assigned by management.
Education, Experience, and Skills Required
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Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university. Professional Engineer license a plus.
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5+ years of engineering experience in power generation, utility, mining, or heavy industry.
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Must have a high degree of initiative, ability to work with minimal supervision and a high level of confidentiality.
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Experience designing low and medium voltage power distribution systems including calculating equipment ratings, cable sizes, protection settings, etc.
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Experience using electrical system modeling software (ETAP preferred).
•Experience with AutoCAD.
Experience with AutoCAD.
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Working knowledge of NERC Standards as applicable to Generator Owners and Generator Operators.
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Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
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Must be able to manage multiple projects.
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Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
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Must have the ability to read, write and speak English at a level that will permit the employee to understand and communicate information in a manner that will enable the employee to safely and efficiently perform the job duties.
Physical Requirements
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Must be able to work in plant operating areas including exposure to noise, vibrations, heat and cold.
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Must be able to wear any required protective equipment, as required by safety procedures and regulations.
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Job requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling.
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The ability to work at a computer and computer monitor and use repetitive motion for long periods of time.
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The ability to safely operate 4WD light vehicles on highways and dirt roads.
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