Electrical Engineer jobs in Sparks, NV

Summary

The Electrical Design Engineer performs technical design and analysis on projects of moderate level of complexity. This person is expected to exercise a strong work ethic and organizational skills. Work performed by this person is supervised and supported by more experienced engineers on the team. The Electrical Design Engineer 3 operates with moderate levels of autonomy and demonstrates full proficiency with at least one CAD platform, full proficiency with electrical design fundamentals, and can quickly learn, adapt, and apply new skills from those with more experience. This person is expected to work well with others, both internal and external, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Proficient
• Market Sector Software (Electrical Power Systems Analysis [EasyPower or SKM], Lighting Calcs [Dialux or equivalent], Energy Compliance [ComCheck], CAD [AutoCAD, Revit], Generator Sizing [PSSPEC or equivalent]) - Developing

Technical Expertise

• Intermediate understanding of technical fundamentals
• Performs moderately complex design tasks independently
• Effectively divides projects into individual tasks
• Leads technical effort on small projects
• Performs quality control on basic deliverables

Teamwork

Team player who is able to follow on large, complex projects and lead a small team on simple tasks. Anticipates the needs of other technical disciplines and takes responsibility for results.

Project Delivery

Produces the following independently:

• Technical reports and memos
• Construction quantity takeoffs, calculations, and cost estimates
• Design documents (specifications) and construction plans
• Value engineering
• Bid documents
• Equipment submittal reviews
• Construction management

Understanding Budget and Schedule

Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort. Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects.

Industry Standards and Regulations

Proficiently select from and employ the following standards and design codes:

• NFPA 70 - National Electric Code
• NFPA 820 Std for Fire Protection in Wastewater and Collection Facilities
• FAA AC 150/5300-13B Airport Design Standards
• Arctic Engineering (for Alaska PE)
• NESC/ANSI C2- National Electrical Safety Code
• NEMA Standards
• ANSI Standards
• IES Lighting Standards
• State Energy Compliance
• UL Standards
• IEEE Standards
• AHJ (authority having jurisdiction)

Client Interaction

Frequent and direct client communications. Resolves issues on small projects. Attends client meetings as needed. Consistently uses situationally appropriate communication tools (e.g., email and Teams versus phone versus in-person).

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work/Accountability

Performs moderate to advanced levels of technical work on larger and more complex projects as assigned. Operates with a moderate level of autonomy. Work is reviewed by others. May assist with some project management tasks.

Supervisory Duties

None

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering required
• Years of experience required: 4 years
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 3 years

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• PE required, ability to have multiple PE in various states
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Geographical locations are taken into consideration with respect to compensation.