Mid-Level​/Senior Electrical Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a Mid‑Level / Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Kirkland, WA. The role may be a hybrid opportunity, but local candidates will be preferred. The Electrical Engineer reports to our Chief Electrical Engineer and is responsible for possessing a deep and broad base of knowledge of Engineering Design in Power and Industrial Projects within the US.

• Providing electrical engineering design on power and industrial projects.
• Providing support on project scope and estimating.
• Providing input to project cost and schedule.
• Controlling and monitoring design budget.
• Performing electrical system studies and calculations such as load flow and short circuit analysis, relay coordination and programming, arc flash analysis, grounding, and lightning protection system calculations.
• Preparing engineering reports, tender and construction drawings, and documents.
• Preparing equipment specification and selection and performing technical bid evaluation and making recommendations.
• Preparing power distribution layouts, grounding and lightning protection system design and layouts.
• Developing wiring diagrams, single line and three line diagrams and schematic diagrams.
• Sizing and specifying electrical equipment.
• Developing high voltage substation physical and protection and control system design.
• Assisting with field construction, commissioning, and vendor factory acceptance tests.
• Ability to effectively interact with other disciplines on multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, ANSI and IEEE standards and recommended practices.

• Electrical Engineer Degree from a recognized university.
• 10–20 years of experience for senior positions; 6–9 years for mid‑level positions.
• Solid engineering design background in power, industrial and high voltage substations (AIS and GIS).
• Strong knowledge in applicable codes and standards (NEC, ANSI/IEEE).
• Leadership skills to lead projects and engineering design teams.
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on client management.
• Valid P.E. in the US or NCEES record.
• Experienced in equipment sizing, specification, and selection (transformers, generators, motors, HV substation equipment AIS and GIS physical layout, elevation, conductor and bus bar sizing/selection, and material selection).
• Experienced in developing one‑line diagrams, 3‑line diagrams, schematic diagrams.
• Experienced in power system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, relay coordination, grounding/lightning protection system).
• Familiar with power system analysis software such as ETAP, SKM, Easy Power, CDEGS.

At Atkins

Réalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—drive our culture. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life and short‑ and long‑term disability benefits, employer‑matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.
About Atkins

Réalis is a world‑class engineering services organization committed to transforming infrastructure and energy systems. Total compensation ranges from $130K–$150K annually depending on skills, experience, and location.

Atkins

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