Tetra Tech · 3 hours ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
Arvada, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$166K/yr - $175K/yr
15+ years expTetra Tech, a leader in engineering and design solutions for various markets, is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Electric & Design team in Arvada, CO. The role involves leading engineering teams, supporting design and implementation of electrical systems, and ensuring project scope, schedule, and budget are met.
ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringInfrastructureNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Ability to lead a discipline engineering team on projects with no guidance; project size at any level and complexity, supervise design personnel and other staff specialists
Responsible for electrical engineering and design review. Assists in the development of design standards, specifications, and discipline quality control procedures
Serve as the lead Engineer or technical expert on all projects
Controlling & executing the scope, schedule and budget of assigned projects
Performs power engineering tasks and calculations for processing and heavy industrial, including facilities providing direction and supervision as a Staff Electrical Engineer
Support specification development and research for distribution switchgear, MCCs, panels, motor starters/VFDs, etc
Advanced knowledge in Oneline and panel schedule development, simple cable tray/conduit layout and fill calculations, cable/wire sizing, CAD drafting
Vendor submittal review and develop and wiring diagrams based on vendor drawings
Reviews work for discrepancies or inconsistencies
Reports project status & staffing requirements to supervisor
Research and resolve issues with all available tools
Develops and improves technical knowledge and skills
Maintains professionalism in relationships with other office and team members
Mentor less experienced engineers, designers and drafters
Plans what needs to be communicated and how to present the information effectively
Staying updated on industry standards, regulations and best practices
Constructively builds and maintains relationships with others on the project design team
Makes site visits to observe during construction and operation
Lighting designs, luminaire layout, and circuit switching
Conducting feasibility studies and analyzing system requirements
Providing technical expertise and guidance in troubleshooting electrical power systems
Travel required when requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar ABET accredited engineering degree and relevant experience
15+ years' experience
Course work in power engineering
Engineer-in-Training certification required
PE required in multiple states
NCEES Registration
In-depth knowledge of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E
Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, including circuit theory, electromagnetics and power electronics
Proficient knowledge of symmetrical components, fault current calculations, and machine theory
Capable of breaking a task into one or more component parts and sequencing those parts effectively
Execute practical and constructable design solutions
Solid understanding of the scope, schedule and budget assigned for engineering tasks
Self-starter with the ability to work with other project teams to apply standard textbook electrical design and analysis approach
Efficiently executes design from concept through completion
Ability to logically organize work and delegates tasks to junior team members
Collaborating with electrical and other discipline team members on various projects
Ability to offer suggestions and corrections on organization and planning issues
Productively work through conflict to keep tasks moving forward
Familiar with the 'business' of electrical engineering as well as the technical design issues
Strong verbal and written communications skills that are well organized and persuasive
Proficient in MS Office Suite, such as Word and Excel
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Long & Short-Term Disability
Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Group Term Life
Optional Group Term Life Insurance
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Health Savings Account
401K
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Time Off with Pay
Employee Assistance Program
Adoption Assistance
Leaves of Absence
Company
Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech provides innovative solutions focused on water, the environment and energy for the government and commercial clients.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1991-12-17IPO
Leadership Team
Dan Batrack
CEO
Craig Christensen
SVP - CIO
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