Electrical Engineer

Job Description: Electrical Engineer

Summary

Anacapa Engineering and Design, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidates for an Engineer in our Electrical Group to join our team located in Bakersfield, Ca.

Anacapa Engineering and Design, Inc. (Anacapa) is a Bakersfield-based engineering firm that offers professional civil, structural, mechanical, process, and electrical engineering and design services to the energy industry. Team members have a long history of supporting impactful energy projects in California including Upstream and Midstream Oil and Gas, Biogas, Biodiesel, Hydrogen, Biomass, Solar Power, Solar Heat, Energy Storage, Fuel Cells, and Carbon Capture and Sequestration. Anacapa embraces the idea that engineering services can be the key to unlock the next generation of energy innovation and development from concept through pilot to commercial success.

Position Description

The candidate will support electrical engineering activities, including the development of single line diagrams, hazardous area classification plans, conduit routing plans, cable tray plans, conduit and cable schedules, grounding plans, Equipment, Instrument, and PLC wiring diagrams, instrument data sheets, logic diagrams, etc. This is a fantastic opportunity for a personable and team oriented, self-motivated and resourceful, high energy, and adaptable individual with a great attitude who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment.

Key Job Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Working as part of a team, this work will involve the engineering and design of electrical systems including power distribution, standby power, motor controls, Instrumentation & Controls, and SCADA communications.

·        Ability to read and create electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation drawings.

·        Ability to check work prepared by drafters and designers to insure engineering standards and drafting guidelines achieved.

·        Ability to specify equipment, coordinate with vendors to obtain estimates and quotes, read and understand Vendor information.

·        Knowledge of NEC, GO-95, GO-128, NFPA 497, API RP-500.

·        Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the team.

·        Candidate will be expected to support team operations and play an integral part in the promotion of our health and safety culture.

·        Prior to employment with Anacapa, this position will require the successful passing of a drug screen.

Critical Skill Sets

Planning/Organization:                              Can plan and organize his or her own work to meet deadlines.  Understands basic steps necessary to complete tasks.

Meeting Company Objectives:                Understands and supports company goals. May require additional guidance from more senior engineers on work approach.

Communication Skills:                               Solid communicator, both in written and oral form, to clients and co-workers, after review by a Staff, Senior, Chief or Principal Engineer.

Teamwork:                                                   Works well with others to achieve goals. Takes work direction well.

Adaptable/Flexible:                                    Is adaptable to changing priorities, workloads, client expectations, and scope, without loss of focus and direction.

Technical Competence:                             Good technical problem-solving skills. Capable of performing some computer simulations, spreadsheets and calculations. Understands codes and regulations when presented with documents. Attentive to detail. Checks own work prior to others checking.

Project Management:                                Works to meet client’s expectations for technical quality, meeting deadlines and completing work on budget. Assists in preliminary scoping, job definition, and cost estimating efforts.

Computer Literacy:                                    Proficient in most technical PC applications.

Process Improvements:                             Works to develop project technical and implementation improvements through suggestions, team brainstorming and other industry practices. Suggests improvements for utilization on other projects.

Safety Awareness:                                      Practices and designs for safe work activities. Becomes increasingly familiar with applicable industry safety designs and regulations.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; ability to write conforming to a prescribed style and format.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here-in are representative of those that must be met by a worker to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the worker is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The worker frequently is required to stand and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The worker is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The worker must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some fieldwork. The work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those a worker encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the worker may be exposed to outside weather conditions. The worker is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment may occasionally be loud. PPE must be worn accordingly.

Often an SSE (Short Service Employee), special considerations are necessary prior to any potential field work assignments.

Education and Experience

·        4-year degree from an ABET accredited engineering program in electrical, controls, or related engineering discipline and/or Professional Engineer (PE)

·        Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite and Bluebeam

·        Working knowledge of electrical modeling software (e.g., ETAP)

Preferred

• Background in Industrial Energy-related Facilities: Oil and gas, solar, renewable natural gas (RNG), Renewable Diesel, and Carbon Capture (CCS).
• Work Experience in Electrical Engineering in consulting engineering or industrial firm

Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT)

Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national or an alien admitted with work authorization. Those who require sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

Anacapa is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status

Job Type

Schedule: Full-time

• Full time M-F 8 hrs./day