Electrical Engineer I Jobs

Electrical Engineer I

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Summary:

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for the Solar Group that will provide electrical technical support throughout the entire construction project. Locations will be for Clewiston, FL and Milford, TX.

Responsibilities:

Provide technical lead and support for electrical portions of work project

• Ensure subcontractors understand the scope of project during bidding process and provide electrical engineering resource throughout the project
• Provide technical expertise to all parties concerned
• Review manufacturer’s data to determine extent of scope for electrical portion of project; including wiring requirements and electrical characteristics (i.e. grounding requirements, power factor ranges, lightning protection requirements, generator outputs, etc.)
• Determine best layout of collection system; including consideration of constraints such as overhead/underground, follow roads/cross country, and junction box locations
• Develop one-line diagrams of collection a system and substations, as well as standard details of electrical construction that are typical to Mortenson projects
• Verify that construction is in agreement with electrical engineering design drawings, including preparatory meetings, and QA/QC
• Manage and lead the electrical engineering design and equipment procurement through use of submittals, transmittals, and requests for information
• Communicate with local utilities to ensure the project can interconnect to the electrical grid
• Perform loss calculations (100% output/annualized)

Required Skills:

• Working knowledge of NEC code and NE safety code a plus
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Basic understanding of construction techniques and project management practices
• Current driver’s license
• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
• Microsoft Office, project and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level
• Minimum three years in electrical construction management or electrical design

Education:

• Minimum two years in electrical construction management or electrical design
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Working knowledge of NEC code and NE safety code a plus

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled employer.

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