Electrical Engineer at ACS Professional Staffing in Vancouver, Washington

Job Description:

• Location: Vancouver, Washington
• Type: Contract
• Job #8034

Overview:

ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This Electrical Engineer position will serve as the primary point of contact and provide electrical engineering expertise for building systems. Responsibilities include conducting site assessments, overseeing design and construction reviews, and ensuring compliance with industry codes and internal standards. This role requires reviewing electrical design drawings, conducting technical analyses (e.g., load flow, arc flash studies), and offering recommendations for electrical system improvements. The position also involves coordinating with contractors, verifying design parameters, and maintaining accurate project documentation. A background in electrical engineering and familiarity with low voltage distribution systems are essential. This full-time position is located in Vancouver, WA.


Pay Rate: $37.26 - $53.24

Benefits:

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  Paid holidays: 11


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  PTO: Starting at 10 days


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  Sick Leave: Up to 56 hours per year (prorated based on start date)


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  EAP: Employee Assistance Program


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  Benefit Options Available: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, DCA, LPFSA, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, 401k (immediately eligible for employee and employer contributions - employer match up to 4%)


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  Other benefits include the following: Calm App, Access Perks

Responsibilities:

• Serve as point of contact and subject matter resource and provide electrical engineering expertise and support for buildings and building systems.


• Building facilities include substation control houses, telecommunication buildings, and other Transmission system supporting facilities, such as Operation and Maintenance (O&M) buildings, etc.


• Work includes site assessments, scoping (planning), design, and design submittal review. In addition, assist organizational Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) with Requests for Information (RFIs), construction field inspection (review commissioning, startup, redlines) and project closeout.


• Provide electrical engineering and design support for building and building electrical system(s).


• Building electrical system(s) includes industrial type electrical power distribution systems ranging from low voltage 50V - 240V.


• Distribution system typically comprise of distribution transformers, panelboards, lighting systems, underground and overhead conduit and cabling systems.


• Review, and check electrical design drawings, and specifications developed by outside Architect Engineering (AE) design contractors for new and existing building facilities' electrical systems.


• Provide electrical engineering expertise to design and review AE submittals for building alarm systems, engine generators, HVAC systems, and gas detectors etc.


• Provide technical reviews and consultation of building electrical systems for building projects with the intent of meeting industry codes and standards along with internal standards.


• Conduct station service load flow, arc flash studies, and short circuit analyses for 50V - 480V distribution systems.


• Identify and analyze problems associated with low voltage electrical systems.


• Apply industry codes for electrical systems and equipment used in building facilities.


• Provide technical input and recommendations for electrical engineering requirements and technical design parameters in the development of building facility equipment (HVAC, Lighting, EGs, fans, sensors, monitoring, outlets, circuits, etc.). Verify requirements, design parameters, and specifications meet all functional, operational, maintenance, reliability, and safety requirements, including National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC) requirements.


• May visit existing sites to verify existing low voltage electrical conditions.


• Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements. Share and disperse documents only to appropriate personnel (those with a Lawful Government Purpose (LGP) to know). Mark and maintain all official records in accordance with the Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures. Validate official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (from an ABET accredited school) is required.


• 5 years of work-related experience and knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices.


• 5 years of experience with design and engineering of low and medium voltage systems in compliance with various Codes.


• 5 years of experience with Power Systems, power distribution, and utilization. This includes knowledge and design experience of transformers, panelboards, standby engine-generators, motors, lighting system, Fire Alarm system, cabling, and grounding etc.


• Knowledge of professional engineering theory and techniques sufficient to provide technical leadership in the design of electrical systems.


• Understanding of Electrical Safety Standards, safety regulations, and code requirements (NESC).


• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC), which is crucial for ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards.


• Familiarity of the different industry standards related to electrical design and installation such as the National Fire protection Association (NFPA), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), ANSI and others.


• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to develop and deliver briefings, statuses, reports, statements of work, and miscellaneous correspondence.


• Familiarity with electrical System Short Circuit, and Arc Flash Studies.


• Valid U.S. Driver's License is required


• Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.

Because we are a federal government contractor, we have special restrictions placed on us for hiring foreign nationals into certain key positions within the company. This particular position requires U.S. citizenship.

ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

If you have any questions about the job posting, please contact recruiting@acsprostaffing.com

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