The Foth Companies
Power Electrical and Controls Engineer
The Foth Companies, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 30 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities.
We are seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Power Electrical and Controls Engineer who is looking for new learning experiences, opportunities for career growth, and a desire to contribute to our clients’ success. This position could work out of the Green Bay, Wisconsin; Madison, Wisconsin; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Minneapolis, Minnesota location, or a US-Based Remote work from home office location.
Primary Responsibilities
Engage directly in an industrial/manufacturing environment gathering field data and conducting field investigations, when required, for project work Provide technical engineering design support for industrial projects electrical systems including medium (15 kV) & low voltage (600 VAC) power distribution Complete power systems analysis (short circuit, load flow, overcurrent coordination, arc flash analysis, power factor, ground system, harmonics, panel SCCR) Design machine and process power distribution systems, facilities electrical and grounding systems and oversee installation Lead the development of all project related documentation, schedules, and cost estimates Perform QA/QC of design packages and stamp Lead design work, delegate appropriate efforts, and hold team members accountable Work as part of a collaborative project team integrated with partner contractors and client Lead design reviews with the client and internal teams Develop and write proposals which will include concepts, scope of work, deliverables, effort hours, and estimated cost Ability to travel for work up to 25% annually Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering – Power System option or equivalent technical experience 10+ years of industrial electrical systems engineering design & analysis experience 5+ years of experience with medium voltage (up to15 kV) & low voltage (up to 600 VAC) power distribution systems including utility services, campus distribution, substations, switchgear, transformers, panel boards, grounding systems (including ungrounded/high resistance), capacitor banks, CT metering, etc. Professional Engineer license Required Previous Experience With The Following
Electrical power analysis (utilizing SKM power tools for Windows, Easypower, etc.) to evaluate short circuit current, protective device coordination, arc flash & energy reduction designs, load studies, power factor correction and harmonics National Electrical Code and related codes & standards (NFPA 70, 70B, 70E, 79 and IEEE color books) Preferred Qualifications
15+ years of industry-relevant experience Hazardous area classification and power implications Preferred Previous Experience With The Following
Facilities electrical systems including HVAC, lighting, power, communications, security, fire, supervisory systems, emergency power generators and standby systems, etc. Project management Lightning suppression AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical Motor controls – low & medium voltage, full voltage, soft start, VFDs, motor control centers and power distribution panels and buses All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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Engage directly in an industrial/manufacturing environment gathering field data and conducting field investigations, when required, for project work Provide technical engineering design support for industrial projects electrical systems including medium (15 kV) & low voltage (600 VAC) power distribution Complete power systems analysis (short circuit, load flow, overcurrent coordination, arc flash analysis, power factor, ground system, harmonics, panel SCCR) Design machine and process power distribution systems, facilities electrical and grounding systems and oversee installation Lead the development of all project related documentation, schedules, and cost estimates Perform QA/QC of design packages and stamp Lead design work, delegate appropriate efforts, and hold team members accountable Work as part of a collaborative project team integrated with partner contractors and client Lead design reviews with the client and internal teams Develop and write proposals which will include concepts, scope of work, deliverables, effort hours, and estimated cost Ability to travel for work up to 25% annually Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering – Power System option or equivalent technical experience 10+ years of industrial electrical systems engineering design & analysis experience 5+ years of experience with medium voltage (up to15 kV) & low voltage (up to 600 VAC) power distribution systems including utility services, campus distribution, substations, switchgear, transformers, panel boards, grounding systems (including ungrounded/high resistance), capacitor banks, CT metering, etc. Professional Engineer license Required Previous Experience With The Following
Electrical power analysis (utilizing SKM power tools for Windows, Easypower, etc.) to evaluate short circuit current, protective device coordination, arc flash & energy reduction designs, load studies, power factor correction and harmonics National Electrical Code and related codes & standards (NFPA 70, 70B, 70E, 79 and IEEE color books) Preferred Qualifications
15+ years of industry-relevant experience Hazardous area classification and power implications Preferred Previous Experience With The Following
Facilities electrical systems including HVAC, lighting, power, communications, security, fire, supervisory systems, emergency power generators and standby systems, etc. Project management Lightning suppression AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical Motor controls – low & medium voltage, full voltage, soft start, VFDs, motor control centers and power distribution panels and buses All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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