GHD · 16 hours ago
Electrical Engineer
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expGHD is a global professional services company specializing in engineering, architecture, and construction. They are seeking an Electrical Engineer to work on electrical power generation, distribution, and utilization system projects in the Northeast region, responsible for power studies, design specifications, and construction documents.
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Responsibilities
Knowledge Management System: Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice
Process Design Engineering: Contribute to the analysis of information and the specification of the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems to deliver the end product within specified cost and quality parameters
Improvement/Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them
Engineering Standards Specification: Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards
Engineering Inspections: Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements
Product and Solution Development: Carry out a range of product development and engineering activities. Use established systems to analyze customer needs and define and deliver products
Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals
Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media
Contract Management: Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan
Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and supervise its implementation to support the development and validation of engineering solutions
Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
Professional Engineering license or ability to obtain it
5-10 years of experience in the design of electrical power generation, distribution and utilization systems including high voltage main and secondary substations, power distribution equipment, protective relaying and metering, electrical power generating equipment and systems, UPS and power conditioning systems, lightning and surge protection systems, motors and motor controls, indoor/outdoor lighting systems, electrical heat tracing, wiring methods and/or grounding systems
Experience working on water and wastewater projects
Preferred
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit (beneficial but not required)
Solid understanding of NFPA 70 (NEC) and other electrical industry codes, standards and recommended practices is preferred
Familiarity with ETAP, SKM or other computer-assisted power study programs, and an interest or experience in performing short-circuit & protective relaying analysis and power studies is a plus
Experience working with Visual Lighting software (AGi32 a plus)
A basic understanding of PLC's
Company
GHD
Addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.04MKey Investors
Callaghan Innovation
2021-09-08Grant· $0.01M
2020-10-07Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Jim Giannopoulos
Director - GHD Group
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