What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Power Distribution Engineer position at Channel Personnel Services?
Supervise daily activities and lead a project execution team
• Responsible for scope, quality of work, schedule, budgets and execution planning
• Identify scope changes and coordinate change management
• Specify power distribution systems for industrial projects from 120V up through 35kV
• Support the development of one-line diagrams, data sheets, load lists, motor schematics, hazardous area classification requirements and facilitate engineering deliverables for design package issuance
• Validating equipment ratings and conducting calculations such as cable-sizing and load evaluations
• Specify electrical equipment and follow through from RFQ development through to the project starting. Experience with equipment FAT’s is preferred.
• Prepare cost competitive man-hour estimates and assist with proposal preparation
• Managing the cost and time constraints of multiple projects simultaneously
• Prepare and maintain all safety and environmental aspects of a project
Essential Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 7 years of in-depth experience in engineering design and construction within the petrochemical industries
• Texas Professional Engineer License is preferred, but not required.
• Strong knowledge of power system studies including load flow, short circuit, motor-starting analysis, relay coordination, and arc flash evaluations using ETAP and/or PowerTools SKM software
• Familiarity with current industrial codes (API, NEMA, IEEE, PIP, NEC)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microstation, and SmartPlant Electrical is a plus
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and capable of establishing respect and credibility through actions, communications, understanding and personal presence
• Ability to work with others to achieve job goals