Edgewater Technical Associates

Senior Electrical Engineer I/II – 2896, 2897

Ogden, UT

About This Job

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Electrical Engineer I/II opportunity in Ogden, UT.

Work Location: 100% onsite in Odgen, UT

Per Diem is available for those who qualify

United States Citizenship is required

Project Description:

This position will support the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partner on the Northrop Grumman team to deliver the Sentinel Program, which is modernizing the ground-based leg of the U.S. nuclear deterrent triad, including intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) systems and launch infrastructure. This scope of service in Sentinel’s current Engineering & Manufacturing Development phase focuses on the ground infrastructure component of the program.

Job Summary:

This position is for a Senior Electrical Engineer, located in Ogden, UT, who will prepare designs for electrical systems associated with DOD and USAF projects. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving abilities, can-do attitude, and the desire to innovate designs. This role will specifically support the USAF Sentinel program Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase.

In this role, you will conduct field investigations and client interviews to determine work scope and cost estimates for a project’s electrical engineering aspects. You will lead design, development, modification, and evaluation of electrical components and processes. Your recommendations will resolve technical issues and ensure uniquely complex requirements of a project’s electrical engineering aspects are met.

Major Responsibilities:

Level I:

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Evaluates, selects, and applies standard electrical engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria for a small size project or assignment in support of a global business unit or staff group to include the preparation of original designs layouts, details, drawings, and specifications

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Designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates components and processes used in the generation, manipulation, transmission, and storage of electricity utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)

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Prepares or assists in the preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals

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Coordinates electrical engineering efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction, and other functional groups

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Provides assistance to project and construction management in identifying and complying with project electrical requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution

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Completes electrical documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance

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Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability

Level II:

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Plans and conducts independent electrical work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of electrical engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on a medium size project or assignment in support of a global business unit

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Leads the design, development, modification, and evaluation of components and processes used in the generation, manipulation, transmission, and storage of electricity utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)

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Develops conceptual designs for electrical engineering projects or projects having specialized or unique requirements

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Supports preparation of estimates, staffing needs, and schedules

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Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule, and budget, and supports implementation and assists with performance reporting

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Coordinates with client representatives, as directed, to obtain their approval of the electrical aspects of the work

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This role will support design development of Electrical systems and equipment design for the Sentinel program project by preparing engineering studies, drawings, calculations, specifications, and evaluations, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements.

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Work with and mentor junior electrical engineers as well as work with other technical disciplines in a team environment.

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Develop new design drawings using AutoCAD such as single lines, panel schedules, schematics, cable block diagrams, grounding, lightning protection, cathodic protection, and more.

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Perform power system analysis modeling, and calculations utilizing ETAP. Calculations will include Load Flow, Short Circuit, Motor starting, Relay Coordination, Arc Flash.

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Other facility calculations include lighting design using AGI 32, facility ground grid sizing utilizing ETAP, and underground cable thermal de-rating analysis utilizing ETAP

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Perform equipment sizing calculations such as medium voltage utility and low voltage transformers, panel boards, surge protective devices, uninterruptible power supplies, and battery sizing calculations

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Perform circuit breaker and cable sizing calculations per NFPA 70 to include various de-rating factors.

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Develop equipment and material specifications utilizing the software SpecsIntact

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Develop procurement documentation (written scopes of work) as well as perform supplier proposal evaluations.

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Review vendor submittals and integrate information into the design

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Coordinate systems requirement development and verifications with Systems engineering and the client

Qualifications:

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Level I: Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant work experience

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Level II: Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant work experience

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Relevant experience includes, but is not limited to, drawings, calculations, and specifications for Electrical systems and equipment on nuclear or industrial process facilities, data centers, central utility plants, or complex building Electrical systems.

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Possess active security clearance or ability to obtain security clearance.

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Experience with Microsoft Office programs, and other common computer programs.

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Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).

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Ability to utilize engineering and office automation tools effectively.

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Knowledge of industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards.

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Broad knowledge of the application of Electrical engineering design principles.

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Strong knowledge of electrical systems for part of, or all of, the responsibilities listed above.

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Strong understanding of engineering drawings, systems calculations, equipment sizing, and cable sizing.

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Strong knowledge of power systems load modeling, and analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

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Level I: MS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university with 6-8 years of relevant experience.

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Level II: MS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university with 8-11 years of relevant experience.

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Registered Professional Engineer in USA (Electrical Engineering).

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Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ISO-9000.

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Prior experience working with government agencies, preferably the Department of Defense.

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Experience executing engineering design with Smartplant 3D.

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Experience performing calculations with ETAP.

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Understanding of Mechanical and Process engineering discipline drawings and system calculations, as related to electrical design requirements.

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Intermediate knowledge of developing CSI Masterformat specifications, or SpecsIntact.

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Design experience with Unified Facilities Criteria and the Whole Building Design Guide.

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Secret clearance is preferred, but not required.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers