Electrical Engineer- Hydro Plants

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT
The client you will be working for is one of the largest employee-owned engineering, procurement, and construction companies in the world. This opportunity will give you experience in the infrastructure sector in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in power generation, water/wastewater, and telecommunications infrastructure — and one of the most established names in EPC project delivery, with a history spanning over 100 years.

LOCATION
Rancho Cordova, CA

COMPENSATION
$75-83/hr
Full Benefits Offered

SCHEDULE
Monday – Friday, onsite 5 days per week

CONTRACT TERM
1 year contract with high likelihood of conversion to full time employee

POSITION OVERVIEW – Electrical Engineer, Hydro Plants
The Electrical Engineer will support engineering design and technical deliverables associated with modifications, upgrades, and improvements to existing hydroelectric generating plants. This role applies advanced engineering techniques and analyses to moderately complex engineering challenges while continuing to develop technical expertise. The engineer will prepare and review complex engineering calculations, drawings, and technical documentation while coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure projects meet quality, budget, and schedule requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Function in an engineering capacity, applying advanced engineering techniques and analyses to assigned projects.
•    Develop and modify technical deliverables associated with modifications and upgrades to existing hydroelectric generating plants.
•    Prepare complex engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
•    Conduct research and develop recommendations for equipment and material selection.
•    Apply engineering standards, design guides, applicable codes, and company policies to project deliverables.
•    Provide technical guidance and direction to other engineers and project team members.
•    Review engineering work and assignments completed by lower-level team members.
•    Coordinate with multidisciplinary internal and external project stakeholders.
•    Manage assigned project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements.
•    Identify client needs and project requirements while supporting successful project execution.
•    Delegate appropriate tasks and provide guidance to junior-level engineering staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
•    Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering program.
•    Minimum of 5 years of related engineering experience.
•    Minimum of 5 years of experience in hydroelectric power generation or hydro plant projects.
•    Familiarity with NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code).
•    Familiarity with the California Electrical Code.
•    Experience with Bluebeam.
•    Ability to independently apply engineering techniques and perform complex engineering calculations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
•    Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
•    Experience with power system analysis software such as SKM or ETAP.
•    Experience with modifications, upgrades, and electrical design within existing hydroelectric generating facilities.
•    Ability to provide technical guidance and review the work of junior-level engineers.
•    Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.