Dashiell Corporation
Electrical Engineer - System Studies
Dashiell Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Electrical Engineer - System Studies
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Dashiell Corporation . Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Dashiell is a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com. Job Title:
Electrical Engineer - System Studies Job Location: 720 E Butterfield Road STE 200 Lombard, IL 60148
Primary Function The Electrical Engineer - System Studies performs engineering duties including organization of all activities required for the development and implementation of System Studies for industrial, renewable (Solar, Wind, BESS), and utility customers.
Duties & Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate all study and activities to ensure on time completion of a given project
Coordinate field services data gathering with customer project representatives
Create system models using SKM, ETAP, and/or PSCAD software
Perform system studies:
Load flow
Short circuit
Equipment evaluation
Motor starting
Protective device coordination
Arc flash hazard
Harmonic studies
Insulation Coordination
TOV
TRV
Create reports documenting process and results of system studies
Communicate with customers as necessary
Prepare project schedules and reports as necessary
Properly use the document management system
Ensure project team is using Dashiell standards and that the design effort is moving in the most efficient manner possible
Bring potential problems to the attention of the responsible party
Other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications / Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university, with a power background preferred. Preferred licensed professional engineer. If registered in a state other than where the engineer will practice, the employee must be able to obtain a license within one year of date of hire. A minimum of 2 years of direct experience in either electrical system studies or system protection engineering and design is required. Strong knowledge and understanding of substation components and their functions.
Strong knowledge and understanding of three phase power systems
Strong knowledge and understanding of per-unit mathematics and symmetrical components
Demonstrated ability to perform power flow, short-circuit and coordination studies using SKM and/or ETAP software
Strong capability to communicate via written reports to detail process and results of system studies
Knowledge of common work processing, spreadsheet and e-mail software
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers
Physical Requirements
This position requires minimal physical effort.
Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.
Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)
Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.
Equal Employment Opportunity Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.
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Electrical Engineer - System Studies
role at
Dashiell Corporation . Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Dashiell is a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com. Job Title:
Electrical Engineer - System Studies Job Location: 720 E Butterfield Road STE 200 Lombard, IL 60148
Primary Function The Electrical Engineer - System Studies performs engineering duties including organization of all activities required for the development and implementation of System Studies for industrial, renewable (Solar, Wind, BESS), and utility customers.
Duties & Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate all study and activities to ensure on time completion of a given project
Coordinate field services data gathering with customer project representatives
Create system models using SKM, ETAP, and/or PSCAD software
Perform system studies:
Load flow
Short circuit
Equipment evaluation
Motor starting
Protective device coordination
Arc flash hazard
Harmonic studies
Insulation Coordination
TOV
TRV
Create reports documenting process and results of system studies
Communicate with customers as necessary
Prepare project schedules and reports as necessary
Properly use the document management system
Ensure project team is using Dashiell standards and that the design effort is moving in the most efficient manner possible
Bring potential problems to the attention of the responsible party
Other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications / Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university, with a power background preferred. Preferred licensed professional engineer. If registered in a state other than where the engineer will practice, the employee must be able to obtain a license within one year of date of hire. A minimum of 2 years of direct experience in either electrical system studies or system protection engineering and design is required. Strong knowledge and understanding of substation components and their functions.
Strong knowledge and understanding of three phase power systems
Strong knowledge and understanding of per-unit mathematics and symmetrical components
Demonstrated ability to perform power flow, short-circuit and coordination studies using SKM and/or ETAP software
Strong capability to communicate via written reports to detail process and results of system studies
Knowledge of common work processing, spreadsheet and e-mail software
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers
Physical Requirements
This position requires minimal physical effort.
Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.
Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)
Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.
Equal Employment Opportunity Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.
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