Electrical Project Engineer

$80,000 - $105,000/Yr

Barry Wehmiller Company - Portland, OR

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Portland, OR
10,001+ employees
Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

As an Electrical Project Engineer at BW Design Group, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality engineering solutions to clients in various industries, including food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology. This role offers the opportunity to work on capital projects, where you will design and implement electrical systems that meet local codes and client specifications. You will collaborate with a team of industry experts and seasoned leaders, gaining valuable experience and insights that will help you grow into a world-class professional consultant. Your contributions will directly impact the performance and success of our clients, making this a rewarding position for those passionate about engineering and problem-solving. In this role, you will be responsible for designing medium voltage power distribution systems, protective relay scenarios, and DC control power for MV systems. You will also create grounding designs, perform site analyses, and develop arc flash hazard assessment models. Your work will involve coordinating with civil and site designers, creating 3-line drawings, and performing load calculations and cable selections. You will document site installation systems and testing activities, ensuring compliance with specifications and codes. Additionally, you will collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors on new construction and renovation projects, reviewing electrical design specifications and construction cost estimates. The position requires a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, particularly in medium and low voltage power distribution design. You will be expected to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including project managers and clients, and present progress reports. This role is ideal for individuals who are eager to learn and grow their engineering skills while making a meaningful impact in the field.

Responsibilities

  • Design medium voltage power distribution systems in compliance with local municipal and public utility building codes
  • Design protective relay scenarios and settings
  • Design DC control power for MV systems
  • Design substation yard layouts and medium voltage equipment
  • Create grounding designs and perform site analysis
  • Design lighting for outdoor and interior spaces
  • Develop arc flash hazard assessment models to define hazard boundaries, short circuit ratings, and overcurrent protection coordination
  • Perform duct bank modeling and heating analysis
  • Perform generator studies and sizing, including controls and loading analysis
  • Coordinate with civil and site designers for underground and overhead distribution equipment design
  • Create 3-line drawings for power distribution systems
  • Perform load calculations and cable selections based upon application and design standards
  • Observe, assess, and document site installation systems and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements
  • Write progress reports and present them to project managers and clients
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors on new construction and renovation projects
  • Review electrical design specifications and drawings
  • Design low voltage electrical distribution systems, switchboards, MCCs, generators, transformers, and UPSs
  • Review construction cost estimates and budgets
  • Work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

Requirements

  • A bachelor of science in electrical engineering
  • Experience in medium voltage power design, easy power, load flow analysis, and electrical engineering drawings in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
  • Familiarity with Rural Utility Standards (RUS), IEEE Standards, and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, PowerTools SKM, ETAP, and EasyPower software systems
  • Excellent communication skills including the ability to effectively coordinate with engineers, architects, managers, clients, and contractors
  • Experience working on multi-disciplinary large capital projects (preferred)
  • Familiarity with facilities document control systems (preferred)
  • Experience reviewing and updating electrical system models (preferred)
  • Familiarity with construction processes and documents
  • Proficiency with written and verbal technical communication, including generating reports and conducting group presentations
  • A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
  • A professional engineer (PE) license (preferred)
  • An Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification (electrical and computer)

Nice-to-haves

  • Revit software experience (preferred)

Benefits

  • Professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools
  • A culture of mutual respect, integrity, and interest in individual and collective success
  • Opportunities for career growth and development
  • Flexible work environment
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