Certified Electrical Distribution Engineer
Full Time • Hybrid - US
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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Summary
If you like to innovate, are self-reliant with a strategic mind and forward-thinking solutions approach and interested in giving your full potential on this startup, this position may be for you.
We are a social and environmental responsible Company. Our commitment to safety, diversity, equity and inclusion, adaptability and continuous improvement are part of our personality.
We are looking for a proactive, independent Electrical Engineer to support engineering projects for our utility clients.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining electrical distribution systems
- Design electrical distribution systems based on project requirements, including the layout of power distribution equipment, transformers, switchgear, and protection devices.
- Conduct load studies to determine the electrical demand and usage patterns, ensuring that the distribution system can handle the expected load safely and efficiently.
- Select appropriate equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switchgear, considering factors like voltage levels, load capacity, and safety standards.
- Assess and analyze power quality parameters to ensure a reliable and stable power supply, identifying and addressing issues like harmonics, voltage sags, and transients.
- Plan and execute maintenance activities, such as routine inspections, equipment testing, and troubleshooting electrical faults to ensure system reliability and minimize downtime.
- Manage electrical distribution projects, including coordinating with other stakeholders, overseeing construction and installation activities, and ensuring projects are completed within budget and on schedule.
- Maintain accurate records, documenting system designs, changes, and maintenance activities, and preparing reports to communicate project progress, system performance, and compliance status.
- Lead technical scope, schedule, financial management, and Contract Term/ Conditions
- Stay updated with industry trends, technological advancements, and changes in electrical codes
- Strong understanding of electrical safety practices and adherence to safety protocols.
- Knowledge of electrical hazard identification, protective measures, and safety regulations
Qualifications/Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Coursework in power systems, electrical distribution, electrical machines, and control systems
- Proficiency in electrical distribution systems, power system analysis, protection and control systems, transformers, switchgear, and electrical codes and standards is essential
- Certified Electrical Distribution Engineer (CEDE) or relevant certifications from organizations like IEEE (preferred)
- PE is a plus (not required)
- Experienced analyzing electrical systems, troubleshoot faults, and devise effective solutions to ensure system reliability and performance.
- Experience on power distribution projects, substation design, or distribution system operations
- Demonstrated experience with establishing and following processes and procedures, as needed
- Experience managing a variety of projects
- Experience with design optimization, value engineering; cost reductions, erosion control, and slope protection
- Experience providing recommendations on land lock access sites
- Experience with risk management and QA/QC techniques
- Software: AutoCAD required
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
About Us
Terravanta Inc is a minority woman owned consulting firm that provides program, project, construction management project controls and sustainability consulting services. Our forward thinking approach, adaptability and efficient processes allow us to run projects smoothly from inception to completion. In addition, our personalized service can provide a team of motivated and proactive professionals including project managers, project/business/technical analysts, and schedulers which make us uniquely able to meet a variety of clients’ needs.
Terravanta strives to make a positive change to our environment and improve our local communities. We dedicate efforts to educate and inspire young female leaders in technology, construction and sustainability fields and participate local environmental projects to help reduce negative impact of greenhouse gas emissions.\
Our Mission
We are a minority woman-owned/led business and provide project /construction management consulting services for the energy and transportation sector. We provide a personalized service to our clients while looking into sustainable solutions and giving back to our local communities.
Our Vision
"Be the leading top woman-owned business to go to for innovative and sustainable project management and engineering services in the utility and transportation sector. Our foundation is to inspire, educate and redefine bias in the industries and communities we serve."