Description

You’ll Come for a Job…But You’ll Stay for an Exciting Career!

Engineering and Designing Reliable, Responsive, Solutions.

SINCE 1976, CANNON has provided creative solutions to clients in the energy industry, water resources, public infrastructure, and commercial and residential development. We work hard. We play hard. We have fun.

JOIN CANNON as an ELECTRICAL PROJECT ENGINEER in SAN LUIS OBISPO. San Luis Obispo is on the beautiful central coast of California, has temperate weather, scenic beaches, is surrounded by the wine country, and offers endless recreational opportunities.

PROJECTS INCLUDE Water Resources, Transportation, Recreational Facilities, Solar Facilities, Oil Field Applications, Agriculture, Food Processing.

ELECTRICAL PROJECT ENGINEER JOB SUMMARY

This position prepares plans, specifications, and estimates in connection with the design and construction of industrial engineering projects with emphasis on power studies, power distribution, generators, EV charging stations, and other industrial applications. The successful candidate will work under the direction and supervision of a Project Manager or more Senior Engineer.

ELECTRICAL PROJECT ENGINEER JOB DUTIES

• Designs and prepares plans, specifications, and estimates of probable construction costs for a variety of electrical engineering projects.
• Creating electrical drawing sets, with the help of the project manager or electrical engineer and designers.
• Performs electrical calculations and studies for power projects, i.e. voltage drop, fault current, arc flash, load studies, etc.
• Coordinates with clients, vendors, material suppliers, and contractors to obtain information and make appropriate electrical equipment selections and prepares specifications.
• Provides construction support activities such as field observations, answering request for information (RFI), and reviewing contractor submittals and reports.
• Works closely with other engineering practices and project managers, informing them of work progress, problems, and questions.
• Assists in the preparation of proposals.

Requirements

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college with a concentration in power preferred.
• 2 - 5 years of experience in power design.
• EIT certification required.
• Must be knowledgeable in NEC (National Electrical Code).
• Must have low voltage design experience (1,000 volts and below). Medium voltage experience is a plus.
• Experience with SKM or ETAP electrical modeling and design software a plus.
• Working knowledge in AutoCAD.
• Be able to communicate and coordinate effectively as part of a team.

WE OFFER competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package, remote work flexibility, and an active and positive team-building work environment.

Cannon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.

Salary Description
$34.57 - $51.70 per hour DOE