Electrical Engineer- Arc Flash

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Division: ESCO Power and Safety Solutions

Location:

Marion, IA

Reports to:

Principal Arc Flash Engineering 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.

Ideal candidates will have an interest in arc flash analysis, electrical safety, and industrial/commercial power systems.

The Electrical Engineer
- Arc Flash is an entry-level 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 supporting power system studies, arc flash analysis, protective device coordination, and electrical safety initiatives. This position requires acquisition and development of knowledge across multiple power system skills and technologies, including the use of SKM Power Tools software for system modeling and analysis.

Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in electrical safety, arc flash hazards, and power system engineering.

To be considered, candidates should have:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree program in engineering from an accredited college, technical school, or university; or
• A combination of equivalent education and or experience will be considered with solid evidence of success.
• 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 understanding of electrical principles and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated basic knowledge of the following: power distribution and design, protective relay programming, and communication networks.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the use of AutoCAD Software.

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Perform project deliverables under direct supervision while adhering to scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Assist with developing and executing portions of small to medium sized power distribution projects.
• Introduction to load studies and utilization of power quality meters to evaluate system performance.
• Assist with electrical engineering and design in accordance to IEEE, NFPA, and customer standards.
• 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.

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…