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Geosyntec Consultants

Senior Electrical Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245

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Overview Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a

Senior Electrical Engineer

to be based out of our offices in Kennesaw, GA; Atlanta, GA; Birmingham, AL; Chattanooga, TN; Nashville, TN; Knoxville, TN; Charlotte, NC; Tallahassee, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Orlando, FL; Tampa, FL; Boca Raton, FL; Richmond, VA; Pittsburgh, PA; Philadelphia, PA; or any other U.S. based office. The potential to work remotely from your home-office is available at the discretion of the Company. The position will support and grow our electrical engineering design and automation practice as part of our expanding process engineering and water and wastewater treatment practices for various industrial and municipal sectors. Projects will involve water and wastewater treatment design, pilot-scale testing, startup and commissioning, and construction/startup support. U.S. Citizenship is required for this position to comply with client-specific government contracts.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project staff serve our clients from offices across the world. We are ranked by ENR as a top environmental engineering design firm and are known for technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Collaboration and mentoring are core to Geosyntec's culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do model, so you will work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your knowledge and experience to help expand our practices through business development and client management. You may also take on project management, staff management, development, and mentoring tasks.

Apply experience, technical knowledge, and problem-solving skills for the development and review of technical approaches, detailed power design, and where applicable support our system automation and controls engineers.

Design and develop electrical systems in accordance with applicable specifications, codes, and standards. Possess comprehensive knowledge of NFPA, NESC, and IEEE guidelines and publications.

Perform electrical design calculations, including load flow analysis, short circuit studies, and protective device coordination assessments. Proficient in ETAP, SKM, or comparable software.

Proficient in reading, interpreting, and developing P&IDs.

Prepare and update technical documentation and drawings, including single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, lighting, grounding, OEM equipment specifications, hazardous area classifications, utility service requests, construction specifications, etc., for power and systems in accordance with applicable industry codes and standards.

Conduct site surveys and inspections to assess installation and operation of electrical and control systems.

Scope, schedule, and budget the electrical design of process engineering projects and proposals, including estimating labor, material, or construction costs for budget preparation.

Prepare for and participate in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties.

Recruit, manage, and mentor early- and mid-career staff and designers.

Exercise project-level responsibility for scoping, performing, managing, and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments.

Support lead generation, business development, staff development, and mentoring as part of the sell-manage-do model.

Drive personal and company vehicles to client or project sites as needed.

Education and Licensure

Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited college or university in electrical engineering (required).

Professional registration (P.E.) (preferred).

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

At least 8 years (10+ years preferred) of progressive experience in electrical engineering with a focus on design, construction, and operation of process engineering projects, or equivalent.

Strong background with industrial equipment, electrical motors and VFDs, power distribution, building service and wiring, and process controls/automation.

Demonstrated working knowledge of applicable codes (NFPA, IEEE) and Federal and State regulations.

Experience with Electrical Safety and Arc Flash Hazard analyses and documentation (preferred).

Excellent leadership and detail-orientation skills.

Direct water, wastewater, industrial, and/or environmental consulting experience.

Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and travel to client facilities as needed.

Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and refreshers (preferred).

Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.

Valid U.S. driver\'s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel (required).

U.S. Citizenship is required to comply with client-specific government contracts.

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