Electrical Project Engineer

Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are ERock!

ERock is a leader and innovator of Electrical Resiliency-As-A-Service. Our advanced dual-purpose microgrids protect companies, critical infrastructure, and communities from unexpected power outages, ensuring business continuity and civic durability.

ERock's dual-purpose microgrids use natural gas and renewable natural gas (RNG) to drive the nation's most dependable microgrids - all while producing significantly lower to zero carbon emissions than traditional diesel backup generators. Powered by Granite Ecosystem™, our revolutionary software system, ERock solutions provide 24/7/365 monitoring, optimization, and forecasts to enable worry-free, reliable power for businesses. The ERock solution brings together patented technologies, advanced dual-purpose microgrid designs and integrated end-to-end services.

The Power is On and we keep it on.

What you'll do...

We are looking to hire a detailed-oriented, driven, and resourceful electrical engineer to assume Design Engineering responsibilities for multiple (microgrid reliability as a service) Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of performing project and electrical engineering work - mechanical engineering experience is a plus. The position will report to the Director of Microgrid Engineering and will work a hybrid schedule based out of our headquarters in downtown Houston, TX.

You'll make an impact by:

Perform the following under supervision of Project Lead Engineer:

Project Engineering Coordination:

• Coordinate technical aspects of the project.

• Coordinate with electric utility companies for distributed generation service request and commissioning for the assigned projects.

• Coordinate with clients, vendors, stakeholders, and other disciplines in support of project completion.

• Assist the Project team in meeting project goals including, but not limited to schedule, budget, safety, and overall quality.

• Assist / guide Designers and junior Engineers in technical aspects of their work.

• Identify, analyze, and manage technical risk on projects under direction of the Project Manager.

• Provide engineering support, as needed, during the sales phase of the projects.

• Conduct condition assessments of existing electrical systems.

• Conduct site visits as necessary.

Project Design Packages and Applications:

• Prepare, check and review detailed point-to-point project design packages for scope, completeness, constructability and quality.

• Ability to create Project Design Packages including but not limited to one-line & layout drawings, electrical schematics, bills of material, and procedures (in accordance with applicable codes) with minimal supervision.

• Create/Review equipment and material (i.e. switch gear, transformers, wire/cables, etc.) technical specifications for procurement and ensure they meet/exceed compliance with all project requirements and applicable codes.

• Prepare Interconnect applications.

• Supervise, review, and approve the work of third-party engineers and designers.

• Create and maintain project specific documentation prior to, during, and following completion of the projects.

• Create as-built design drawings.

Power System Studies:

• Demonstrate the ability to do AutoCAD drawings and Power System modeling on ETAP.

• Perform Load Flow, Short Circuit, Protection Coordination and Arc Flash studies.

• Create relay protection setting .rdb files

Requirements

You'll sweep us off your feet if you:

• Good theoretical background of MV & LV electrical power distribution, MV & LV Switchgear, Transformers, power generators, grounding systems, cable installation, and power systems studies.

• Demonstrate a good understanding of NEC, ANSI/NEMA and IEEE standards for the above.

• Power, Controls, and Utility systems experience.

• Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office products (Project, Outlook, Word, Excel & Power Point) & various pdf editing/mark up software.

• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects.

• Effective written and oral communications.

• Additional responsibilities may be added at the direction of Company's management.

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