Our client in the technology industry is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be part of the Facilities Engineering team supporting Almaden Silicon Valley lab and Almaden Research Center. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, be able to quickly size up an issue, make recommendations to management, and lead in the implementation of solutions.
Job Title:
Senior Electrical Engineer
Location:
San Jose, California
Pay Range:
Competitive
What's the Job?
Oversee and serve as expert on site electrical and fire/life safety systems (including high voltage and electrical distribution systems, systems controls, all base building services and critical utilities) and their interaction with other building systems.
Plan and coordinate site infrastructure shutdowns of electrical systems. Assist with technical review of field switching procedures and arc flash studies allowing work to be performed in a safe manner.
Identify cost effective approaches for necessary upgrades and replacements of electrical equipment (including main 115KV electrical substations, the 15KV lineups, 480V and 208V substations) and provide input to capital planning activities.
Develop work scopes and cost estimates for both small and large design and construction projects involving electrical systems. Consult with customers on technical requirements for their space, including research and development labs.
Review electrical designs and submittals by outside engineering firms. Provide support for all construction and commissioning activities to ensure work is done in accordance with codes and in the best interests of the client.
What's Needed?
Bachelor of science or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution; Licensed professional engineer.
Minimum of 10 years facilities experience in a complex setting applying the principles that govern the operation, design, construction, and commissioning of building and campus electrical infrastructure.
Demonstrated project management skills required for complex electrical infrastructure projects, including project scope development, budgeting, and scheduling.
Ability to generate, review & execute field switching procedures.
Understanding of selective coordination and arc flash studies.
What's in it for me?
Opportunity to work with a leading technology company.
Competitive pay.
Full-time position with day shift and normal business hours.
Onsite/remote support response to electrical events impacting business operations.
After hours on-site response required for electrical outages and disruptions to electrical and fire life safety systems and shutdowns.
If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
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