Engineer I-EPC

About the Role

The Engineer I is an entry-level engineering position. This role is expected to learn and develop competency in essential duties and responsibilities. The position involves providing technical engineering design, consultation, information, and assistance to internal and external customers under the direct supervision of the Engineering Team Lead or Manager to ensure project compliance with all engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee or collaborate with Designers assigned to your work or team.
• Review, comment, and process equipment and system submittals.
• Perform coordination between civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, operations, and field teams, and all electrical trades.
• Prepare designs, check, and specify power, lighting, and auxiliary systems for photovoltaic (PV), distributive generation (DG), battery energy storage systems (BESS), or medium voltage (MV) systems.
• Develop power single-line diagrams.
• Develop and model short circuits and overcurrent protection device coordination studies.
• Assist with the development of feeder schedules.
• Assist with determining cable losses and modeling energy production under the supervision of a senior engineer.
• Coordinate work with project specifications or equipment manufacturers.
• Visit job sites to field survey existing electrical conditions under supervision.
• Become familiar with engineering analysis programs to analyze loads, lighting levels, and short circuit currents under the supervision of a senior engineer.
• Participate in project team meetings.
• May interface with various team members, architects, subcontractors, and engineers from other trades.
• Work closely with the engineering supervisor to understand design criteria and budgetary issues.
• Assist and develop skills with drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors.
• Assist with the review of plans and technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates under the supervision of a senior engineer.
• Assist senior engineers with field observations, design interpretations, and design updates during construction.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to learn engineering analytic programs for short circuits, overcurrent coordination, and arc flash mitigation programs (e.g., SKM, E-Tap).
• Develop familiarity with codes and energy efficiency requirements.
• Ability to learn and become competent in AutoCAD MEP, AutoCAD Map3D, Autodesk Civil3D, Google Earth, PVsyst, PVcase, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.), and Illuminance software.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under supervisor's direction.
• Ability to work to meet deadlines and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architectural engineering, construction sciences, or equivalent experience.
• Currently working on Engineering in Training from the National Council of Engineering Examiners (NCEES).

Other Details

• Travel: Up to 10% (does not include local field visits).
• Working Conditions: General work environment – sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning. Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the job site. Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

Benefits

• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership
• 401 K
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation