The Electrical Engineering role solves complex issues related to electrical power distribution systems design, motor control systems design, and lighting systems design without clearly defined solutions that have the potential for significant impact on a facility’s operations. This position is the project initiator and manager of activities with significant strategic importance. The role operates with minimal supervision and provides leadership to substantial projects with limited managerial oversight.
Responsibilities
- Solve complex electrical engineering problems and assist clients in making critical decisions that affect the operation and reliability of their facilities.
- Lead the design of low- and medium-voltage power distribution and motor control systems.
- Plan the coordination of electrical work with civil, structural, and mechanical disciplines, including the allocation of building space for electrical systems and coordination of electrical raceways with process equipment, piping and structures.
- Lead the development of construction specifications for electrical equipment and systems.
- Provide engineering services during construction to guarantee the proper implementation of electrical systems design.
- Perform short circuit, protective device coordination, and arc flash studies to ensure safety and efficiency of electrical systems.
- Effectively plan and track the electrical scope, schedule, and budget to optimize resources and time.
- Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
Mentorship
- Provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.
Skills and Competencies
- Capable of independently designing low-voltage electrical power distribution systems and motor control systems.
- Proficient in designing medium-voltage electrical power distribution systems.
- Strong skills in planning, tracking, and controlling electrical scope, schedule, and budget.
- Excellent proficiency in conduit, duct bank and cable tray systems design.
- Ability to coordinate with other disciplines (civil, structural, mechanical) to ensure effective implementation and execution of projects.
Experience
- Typically, a minimum of 10 years related work experience in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Professional Engineering License
- Typically certified in the SMS Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.
Education
- A degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience is required.
Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Location A: $106,000 -$145,000
Location B: $117,000 - $160,000
Location C: $128,000 - $174,000
You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.
Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.
About Brown and Caldwell
Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com
This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Walnut Creek, Calif., Brown and Caldwell is an employee-owned firm with 2,100+ professionals serving clients locally and globally from 52 locations. We are the largest engineering and construction firm solely focused on the U.S. water and environmental sectors.
Our creative designs and progressive solutions have helped municipal, federal and private organizations overcome their most complex environmental challenges. We offer a comprehensive range of engineering, scientific, consulting and construction services and all the essential ingredients® for a successful project and a standout experience.
We are passionate about delivering exceptional service, collaborating with clients, adding value through innovation and building relationships that last. This passion dates back to Ken Brown and Dave Caldwell, who, since founding the company in 1947, stood out for their ability to solve engineering challenges, apply technology to emerging environmental problems, and serve their community.
Service, great technical solutions, innovation. These are the qualities our founders carried forward as the world changed and the company grew into what it is today. Now, more than 75 years later, these qualities are just as important – essential, really – to Brown and Caldwell and to our clients.
