DOWL · 11 hours ago
Electrical Engineer (Power Systems) (Senior level)
Reno, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expDOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. They are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with power systems expertise to lead the electrical design on impactful projects in water, wastewater, irrigation, and civil engineering. The role involves managing multiple projects, collaborating with engineering teams, and mentoring other engineers to deliver reliable and efficient solutions for communities.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Manage multiple concurrent Electrical Design projects
Work with other Senior Engineers, Project Engineers, and Project Managers to provide a quality experience for our customers and successful integration to meet each customer’s needs
Review proposals to ensure technical accuracy for own projects
Work with engineering teams on the coordinated Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural and Controls Design for projects
Assist with managing department projects
Mentor and supervise other engineers
Conduct periodic visits to construction sites to monitor quality and progress of the work
Coordinate with government agencies, client staff, and other professionals to obtain design information and approvals
Travel locally and occasionally out of state to project sites for meetings or field work
Consistently exercise discretion and judgment in all work tasks
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree from an ABET accredited electrical engineering or related program
At least 15 years of experience
PE Required: This position is for a licensed engineer to practice electrical engineering in Nevada, CA, and Oregon and Montana, Arizona, and Alaska (PE required in one state with other states added after employment at DOWL)
Candidate must be able to obtain additional licenses as needed to perform work in other states as needed
Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver's license is required to support legitimate business purposes
Leadership – exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others
Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; understands profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals
Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people indecision-making process; makes timely decisions
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables
Must be able to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
Communication – Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to not only clients and peers, but to subordinate Senior Electrical Engineers and Designers
Preferred
Design of all industrial electrical and building electrical systems
Coordinate electrical plans for PCIS and SCADA related projects with controls engineers
Electrical schematics and panel design
Project Documentation and O&M Manuals
Provide prebid review, site surveys, and review of proposals for own projects
Advanced use of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)
Site design including but not limited to power supply for pumping stations and wells, backup power, site/building lighting, metering, VFD's, solar, security, dry utility undergrounding, transportation, dams, and airport runway lighting design
Coordination with structural, mechanical, civil, and controls team members as well as the power company, owner, and agency coordination
NEC, Arc Flash, IEEE compliance where required
Provide accurate system diagrams, loop diagrams, block diagrams, and network diagrams
Work with team of project engineers to assist in career development and training
Successful team building track record
Benefits
Great benefits
Company
DOWL
DOWL is a civil engineering company that offers planning, surveying, and civil services.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Larry Fox
Retired Chief Operating Officer
Ali Alsaleh, MBA
Chief Information Officer
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2025-06-12
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