Electrical Engineer II

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER II

Division: ESCO Power and Safety Solutions

Location:

Des Moines

Reports to:

Electrical Engineering and Design Manager

Exempt or Non-Exempt:
Exempt

Status:
Full-Time

Typical

Working Hours:

7:30am to 4:30pm

May be required to work extended hours including holidays and weekends due to the 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year type of service ESCO provides its clients.

The Electrical Engineer II is a professional level of position within the technical delivery structure of ESCO Power. This position is best described as a contributing technical resource for external customer project delivery. Work executed will be within a multi-discipline power team. This position requires acquisition and knowledge of multiple power skills and technologies.

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree program in engineering from an accredited college, technical school, or university and one year or more of related work or industry experience; or
• A combination of equivalent education and or experience will be considered with solid evidence of success.
• Demonstrated understanding of electrical principles and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated to be highly proficient with computer technologies including but not limited to Windows Operating Systems, and the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Demonstrated proficiency with the following: power distribution and design, protective relay programming, and communication networks.
• Demonstrate the understanding of complex electrical principles and solutions.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the use of AutoCAD Software.

• Develop and execute electrical engineering projects of small to medium size and limited complexity of low and medium voltage power distribution projects simultaneously.
• Perform project deliverables under general supervision while adhering to scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Coordination of electrical engineering and design is conducted according to IEEE, NFPA, and customer standards.
• Perform load studies and utilize power meters to evaluate system performance.
• Assist in the bid process.
• Limited guidance and training to others with less experience through mentoring and project leadership.
• Assist the Electrical Engineering and Design Manager to help develop and execute strategies to retain and improve business with key clients.
• Collaborate with team members across all ESCO Group business Units to integrate power, controls, and automation solutions.
• Maintain professional client relationships.
• Utilize, support, and enhance ESCO’s standards and best practices.
• Understand and follow all safety, conduct, and policy requirements established by ESCO and clients.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or deemed necessary by management.

• Exhibits a high level of initiative and resourcefulness.
• Earnestly looks for ways to improve skills and is a dedicated and driven learner.
• Adapts behavior to changing circumstances.
• Work produced demonstrates excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Work effectively with decreasing amount of assistance from others as skills are acquired.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills.

Accommodate up to 25% of overnight travel for services at out-of-town client facilities. The amount of travel is largely dependent upon project scope, schedule, and assigned tasks.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Physical activity such as climbing up and down stairs (may be several flights) and/or ladders, and walking long distances while carrying equipment.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be exposed to very loud areas.
• All necessary personal protective equipment is provided to meet and in some instances exceed OSHA Regulations.