Electrical Engineer - Early Career

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team at Eichleay. This is a full-time position which offers a competitive compensation and benefits package with a 401K match. As a member of the electrical team you will work in a collaborative multi-discipline environment and report into the Electrical Team Lead. We offer flexible work schedules including every other Friday off and the ability to periodically work from a home office.

Compensation: $60,000 - $110,000 *Anticipated annual salary may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications and internal peer equity.  The pay range listed for this position is based on the anticipated base compensation at the time of the posting. 

Move Forward with Eichleay

Eichleay is a dynamic organization with over 150 years of experience in delivering project management and engineering solutions across various industries, including life sciences, energy and chemicals, power and food and beverage. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and building long-lasting relationships with our clients.

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineering position calls for a candidate with knowledge of electrical principles and practices. This engineer will be responsible for applying broad electrical engineering knowledge to analyze data and develop solutions for technical issues under the guidance of a Senior Electrical Engineer. The position involves contributing to both single-discipline and multi-disciplinary projects and collaborating closely with electrical design teams. The position requires the candidate to work independently but will work under Senior Electrical Engineering supervision. Responsibilities also include preparing scopes of work and providing input to project schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate awareness and commitment to health, safety and environmental issues. Address issues as necessary to ensure zero harm to all employees clients, and contractors with zero environmental incidents.
• Consistently achieve goals, delivering quality and accurate work and meet project schedules. 
• Ability to assemble electrical engineering, drawing and construction work packages for review and approval, that may include one-line diagrams, wiring schematics and other required electrical deliverables.
• Under the direction of a Senior Electrical Engineer performing load calculations, voltage drop, conduit/cable sizing, lighting and grounding design
• Under the direction of a Senior Electrical Engineer perform scope development and create technical specifications for electrical equipment and modifications.
• Prepare material requisitions for bid and technical bid evaluation, including reviewing of specifications of equipment, and responding to vendor submittals.
• Attend Eichleay project team meetings.
• Under the direction of a Senior Electrical Engineer, become familiar with site, global and industry electrical standards and electrical safety, including NEC, IEEE, API, and NFPA 70E and 497.

Job Requirements:

• Experience: 1 to 5 years experience in Refinery or other oil and gas related industries.
• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering.
• Location: This position is based out of our Billings MT office location. Occasional onsite field visits to work closely with our onsite team and our clients will be required. Periodic work from home is acceptable with approval of your supervisor.
• Skills:
  • Ability to coordinate with other disciplines and project management in a team environment.
  • Coordinate with vendors.
  • Manage schedules.
  • Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and working experience with AutoCAD/NavisWorks. RevitMEP experience is desired.
• Technical Competence:
  
  • Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, API, and IEEE standards for hazardous locations.
  • Proficiency in developing one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and performing load calculations, voltage drop, conduit/cable sizing, lighting and grounding design
  • Experience with low and medium voltage systems is desirable. 
  • Experience in the development of electrical specifications and calculations.
• Preferred Skills / Experience
  • Working towards the passing of Fundamentals of Engineering exam is expected.
  • Experience working onsite at a refinery or similar industrial facility.
• Collaboration: Ability to form and foster collaborative relationships within Eichleay and with clients and partners.
• Travel: Occasionally travel to Eichleay offices and client sites across the Western US (up to 25%)
• Industry Requirements: This role may require all or some of the following requirements at time of hire or during employment
  • RSO Safety Training and current card or ability to obtain.
  • Client Safety Training and current badge or ability to obtain.
  • TWIC Certification and current card or ability to obtain.
  • Background screening including previous employment, education, criminal history, and driving record verification.
  • Participation in random drug and alcohol program.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:  

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• While performing duties of this job, you would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear (this includes being able to hear and talk on site based communication equipment), distinguish between various colors, be able to hear safety tones/notifications, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, temperature or controls.  
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.  
• Overtime may be necessary as workload dictates. This may include weekdays, and weekends.  
• Job duties may be performed at a Client’s office, client site, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Day to day job direction will typically be lead by our Clients designated project leader. 
• Conditions and/or schedule will vary at each Client location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.  
• Candidates will be required to follow our clients' site based rules and protocols regarding infectious diseases. 

All opportunities with Eichleay will require authorization to work in the US without the need for sponsorship.  Positions will require in-person interactions and may require working onsite in an office or field environment.   This position is subject to federally mandated drug/alcohol testing. Candidates applying to Eichleay must have the ability to be badged and maintain a badge as a safety sensitive position and/or within the Building and Construction trade for process safety management governed facilities. This will require in-depth drug screening for all positions. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other status protected by law or regulation. 

Use of Artificial Intelligence: At Eichleay, we embrace the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency and decision-making across our operations, including recruitment.

Salary : $60,000 - $110,000