Sr. Electrical Project Engineer Job Brookfield area,Wisconsin USA,Engineering

Sr. Electrical Project Engineer

Brookfield, WI | On-Site / Hybrid Full-Time | $70 – 75/hr, depending on experience

Summary:

The Senior Electrical Project Engineer will be responsible for leading the design, execution, and delivery of electrical engineering projects within utility, power generation, renewable energy, transmission, distribution, and industrial energy facilities. This role provides technical leadership, project management support, and engineering oversight to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with applicable industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities:

Assignments will normally include detailed design related activities such as development of schematics, specification of electrical equipment (transformers, switch gear, motor control center, battery systems, etc.), development of electrical equipment layouts, selection of appropriate cabling for the applications, general layout of conduit and cable tray, selection of specialty equipment, development of cable routing, and preparation of engineering documents to support construction and operation.
Develop electrical system models using ETAP. Evaluating voltage drops, short circuit currents, and grounding systems. Perform calculations as required.
The individual will work in a project team atmosphere and will be expected to take a leadership role in electrical design aspects of various projects.
Review vendor drawings and incorporate into plant design as required.
Select electrical components to support project design through development of specifications and drawings (breakers, disconnect switches, switch gear, cable, etc.).
Develop lighting system designs and component selections.
Participate in project reviews, design checks, and quality assurance steps to ensure alignment with client expectations
Lead efforts to resolve coordination issues between different aspects of design (mechanical, structural, civil, electrical).

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
10+ years of experience related to Low and Medium Voltage Switchgear and Distribution, Utility Interconnection, Relay Protection, and General Electrical System Design
Familiarity with industry standards, constructability, and power plant system design, including NEC code are necessary
Experience in the layout and design requirements of power distribution systems
Ability to independently interpret engineering design criteria and deliver complete drawing packages
Excellent communication and coordination skills across design disciplines

Preferred:

PE License in one or more states or the ability to gain licensure is desired
Experience with renewable energy projects including solar, battery storage, wind, or microgrid systems
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Experience with utility-scale substations and transmission systems