Electrical Engineer II - Solar

Electrical Engineer Ii

A position at FTI can be the answer to your future career. In this role, you’ll be part of a progressive national leader in electrical planning, engineering, technology and energy services. FTI enables employee growth and success through industry-leading training and development, utilization of the latest industry technologies, and an uncompromised focus on safety. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package that boasts everything from paid training and tuition reimbursement to an award-winning wellness program.

The Electrical Engineer II is responsible for performing electrical power and/or low voltage system engineering tasks for electrical construction projects, under the direct supervision of an upper level Engineer or Engineering Team Leader as assigned by the Corporate Engineering Manager. The ideal candidate must be proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD/Revit knowledge is required as well as knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering
• Experience: 2 years of progressive electrical engineering related experience or
• Education: Associate Degree in Electrical Technology
• Experience: 6 years of progressive electrical engineering related experience
• Travel: 5-10%
• Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. Overtime may be required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides guidance to Level 1 Engineers and Designers.
• Perform electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion. This includes collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to develop equipment layouts, one-line diagrams, cable routing, communications systems design, grounding design, equipment selection, and equipment specifications.
• Modify and review electrical drawings.
• Perform (minimum be familiar with) cable ampacity and trench design using software packages like CYMCAP, ETAP, or AmpCalc.
• Modeling (minimum be familiar with) of grounding system design using software package WinIGS.
• Design electrical components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Apply strong knowledge of NEC used in electrical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry.
• Research and compile related data as required for each project.
• Coordination with local authority having jurisdictions on permitting requirements.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations in support of project execution.
• Act as a field engineer on construction sites.
• Compile information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

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