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Job DescriptionLocation: Oakbrook Terrace, IL Or Saratoga Springs, NY
Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Duration: 12 month (Could go beyond)
Role Summary/Purpose:
As a world-class team member, the Application Engineer is responsible for coordinating all technical and costing aspects of Grid Solutions proposals.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Lead the technical team to provide full "Engineer, Procure & Construct" estimates for conventional utility, industrial substations, and electrical Balance Of Plant (eBOP) equipment for power generation facility. Proposals include technical specifications, quantifying design & installation work scope definition, cost allocation, and estimation of engineering, installation and start-up based on customer specifications and/or industry standards
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and scope documents for thorough preparation of estimates
• Perform material takeoffs from layouts, general arrangement, and one-line diagrams to prepare Bill Of Quantities (BOQ) for all disciplines (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical)
• Perform basic studies necessary to verify proper specification and design of proposed solutions
• Provide technical support to create subcontractors and power equipment bid packages
• Augment the commercial team for customer presentations of technical capabilities and proposals
• Work with, leading where appropriate, multifunctional engineering teams in the development of conceptual solutions, technical work scope & specifications for project applications
• Ensure compliance to customer regional and country technical specifications for proposal work scopes
• Provide risk analysis support
• Provide advice on in territory costs
Qualifications• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with minimum 5 years’ design and construction experience in substation, transmission or power generation projects for the power distribution/transmission industry.
Preferred:
• Needs People With Both High Level Voltage Experience (69 KV and above) as well as MID TO LOW LEVEL.
• He will accept candidates with only mid to low level, but experience with all 3 moves right to the top of the list.
Desired Characteristics:
• Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)
• Superior communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Construction, field testing and commissioning experience
• Energetic and able to work in a team environment
• Creative, able to lead a team and be accountable for team results in order to deliver a high quality product on time and under budget
• Professional Engineering registration (within the U.S.)
• Knowledge of and experience using Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE) & American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards
• Knowledge of the American Association of Cost Engineer (AACE) principles
• Experience in computer aided estimating programs (Success, Timberline, MC2, HD Estimating, etc.)
• Familiarity with and ability to apply RS Mean, Richardson, or other standard costing tools to support substation, transmission, and generation projects
• Knowledge of HV/EHV substation physical/outdoor design and construction including foundation design and site preparation
• Knowledge of plant auxiliary systems: MV & LV switchgear, DC system (battery & battery charger) UPS, transformers, distribution panels, etc.
• Knowledge of substation protection & control schemes, SCADA communication systems, factory and site testing, commissioning methods, and maintenance
• Excellent personal computer skills, including software development, and familiarity with AutoCAD / Microstation desired
• Experienced user of MS Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
Additional InformationTo discuss on this, please contact:
Himanshu Prajapat
Call on: 973-606-3290
himanshu.prajapat(at)collabera.com
Collabera Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
200 West Madison Suite 1850, Chicago, United States, 60606
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