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EDG Inc
Houston, Texas, United States
(on-site)
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3 days ago
EDG Inc
Houston, Texas, United States
(on-site)
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Sr. Electrical Engineer (High Voltage)
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Sr. Electrical Engineer (High Voltage)
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Description
EDG IncIndustry: Oil &Gas/Utilities
Department:ElectricalEngineering
EmploymentType: Full-Time Regular
Part-TimeAvailable: No
Eligiblefor US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No
FLSAExemption: Exempt (Eligible for Straight-Time Overtime)
JobSummary:
The Sr. Electrical Engineer (High Voltage) supports thedesign, development of electrical power systems in generation plants,substations, and transmission infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have astrong background in high voltage power generation and equipment, electricalstudies, protective relaying, with a solid understanding of applicablestandards and codes.
JobDuties and Responsibilities:
• Design, specify, implement and evaluate highvoltage electrical systems, including generating plants, power transformers,high voltage breakers, meters, etc. as well as medium and low voltageelectrical systems.
• Perform electrical studies such as load flow,short circuit, arc flash, and protection coordination, transient stability,power factor correction using tools like CDEGS, ETAP, SKM.
• Lead the engineering and design of powergeneration facilities, transmission substations, and distribution systems.
• Develop and review schematics, single-line andthere-lien diagrams, and relay protection logic.
• Configure and test protective relays (e.g., SEL,GE, ABB) and implement relay settings based on system requirements.
• Ensure compliance with IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NFPA,and utility-specific standards.
• Collaborate with project teams, clients, andvendors to ensure successful project execution.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, anddocumentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications(Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
Basicor Minimum Qualifications
• The candidate must have a BS degree inElectrical Engineering;
• For candidates with engineering degrees attainedoutside the U.S., the candidate must have attained an E.I.T. designation from aU.S. based state licensing board or [provide documentation that the educationalinstitution is ABET accredited;
• Ten (10) years of experience in high voltageengineering, preferably in power generation or utility environments.
• Proficiency in CDEGS, ETAP, SKM, and otherapplicable electrical analysis software.
• Hands-on design experience with high voltagebreakers, transformers, and substation equipment.
• Field experience as needed (site surveys etc.)
• Strong understanding of protective relayingprinciples and relay programming.
• Familiarity with transmission and distributionstandards and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and technical writingskills.
• PE license and ability to get multi statelicense.
WorkingConditions:
• Work is primarily conducted in an officeenvironment (Private or Semi-Private Office) but also requires occasionaltravel to off-site work locations;
• Field duties require outdoor work in aconstruction site type atmosphere;
• Interaction with other team members, as wellas supervisors and client personnel;
• Working on a construction site or in plantand/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels
• Must be able to wear safety equipment asrequired by the safety department for personal protection;
• May be at more than one job site in a day andmust be able to tolerate climate changes;
• May be required to travel out of town on aperiodic basis.
PhysicalRequirements (With or without Reasonable Accommodation):
• Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds;
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing orother communication capabilities which permits employee to communicateeffectively;
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time;
• Sufficient vision or other powers ofobservation which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations;
• Sufficient manual dexterity which permit theemployee to perform routine office duties;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexesto perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.
This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasksand levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title andshall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties andresponsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended tolimit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct andcontrol the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties andresponsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that areof similar kind or level of difficulty.
Other
DrugFree Workplace:
EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug freeworkplace. Applicants are subject toboth pre-employment hair and urine drug screens.
Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic,post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing which may include bothhair and urine drug screens. In addition to the requirements of EDG's drug freeworkplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and complywith drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.
Weare an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status,or any other characteristic protected by law.
PI277832016
Job ID: 80038226
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