Electrical Engineer (Hybrid)
Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental preservation, is looking for an Electrical Engineer for their Vancouver, Washington location. In this role, you will provide confidential and professional services for a wide variety and large volume of project designs, drawings, communications, and associated / related documentation. You will provide engineering expertise, assisting project managers and other engineering personnel in implementing projects, supporting field maintenance crews, and other related engineering activities.
This position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits! If you feel this position aligns with your professional experience and goals, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities for Electrical Engineer:
- Maintain databases related to the production of electrical and electronic drawings and documents.
- Prepare detailed WECC, Remedial Action Scheme (RA) engineering, RAS Logic, and configuration files to support projects as assigned.
- Prepare detailed design, material, or procurement specifications for equipment.
- Prepare engineering designs and develop engineering requirements for the development, installation and modification of facilities based on analysis of engineering and design requirements, project parameters, and technical information from multiple sources.
- Draft and prepare RAS standard guides and templates for assigned projects.
- May participate in site visits to the field to support RAS project scoping and design, verify equipment configuration at sites, and document as built records during project wrap up, as needed.
- Perform review of drafted drawings and other documents for design accuracy and completeness; provide feedback and/or make necessary corrections.
- Assist with special projects in area of expertise. Draft and recommend related business rules and workflow processes; assist with documentation and implementation of new or changed business rules, procedures, and processes.
- Provide insight and recommendations into the development of new standards as well as updates to existing standards.
- Conduct routine review of existing design standards.
- As requested, provide on-going engineering assistance to new and/or less experienced team members regarding established organizational procedures and guidelines, industry and/or company standards, advanced techniques, etc.
- Train new engineers in processes, procedures, practices, and standards; share knowledge of RAS Engineering.
- Participate in teams and individually to research and document existing inventory of RAS and related equipment; may include data entry and clean-up efforts and coordination with the local District Resource Specialist.
- Provide engineering expertise to support engineering design and field personnel in all aspects of project documentation.
- Organize and analyze drawings prior to setting up and discuss project complexity and time estimates with technical and supervisory personnel.
- Participate in the development and revision of RAS drawing templates and standards.
- Review submissions of As Built drawings and documentation. Assist in mentoring team members in the As Built process.
- Review drawing lists and drawing packages before digital signature and distribution.
- Update photographic records of all physical equipment as needed.
- Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements.
Requirements/Qualification for Electrical Engineer:
- U.S. Citizenship and valid U.S. Driver’s License required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (from an ABET accredited school) is required.
- 6 months of Electrical Engineering experience is required.
- Candidates 3 months from graduation will be considered. Proof of degree may be requested after graduation. ** (Request attestation from supplier confirming degree was obtained) **
- Must have knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to components and facilities found on a regional transmission system.
- 6 months of experience in performing design or technical review for electrical engineering designs, preferably in the following disciplines: Protective Relay and control, SCADA, Telecom, or substation.
**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**
About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:
Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
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Job ID: 14422
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