Description
We are seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer (ESSP) to join our Power Delivery ESSP department in Phoenix, Arizona, with consideration for San Diego, California.
As an Early Career Electrical Engineer, you will perform electrical studies and develop and troubleshoot supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems for utility and industrial/commercial clients. You will work on projects involving conventional and renewable generation facilities, substations, transmission systems, and distribution systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform protective relaying analysis, including short circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time-current coordination, and relay settings calculation
- Conduct power system planning studies, including steady-state real and reactive power flow, generation interconnect feasibility, and voltage stability margins
- Design and configure network and communication paths for Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), protective relays, and other SCADA system equipment
- Develop and implement logic and control schemes for remote and local operation of power system equipment
- Prepare points lists of all data to be transferred between control centers and controlled apparatus
- Support senior engineers with research and recommendations
- Write technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions
- Assist technical staff and project managers with risk identification and assessment
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work
Requirements:
- Recent engineering graduate (Bachelor's Degree) or enrolled in a university pursuing a degree in engineering
- Analytical mindset with sound judgement
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety
Preferred Qualifications:
- Within one year of graduation
- GPA above 3.0/4.0
- Power system courses covering topics such as three-phase power, load flow and reactive compensation, protective relaying, symmetrical components, transmission line theory, power system transients, dynamic stability, and power system electromagnetics
- Internships and experience in technical areas and software listed in the Job Description section
- Engineer In Training (EIT) certification
Benefits:
- Comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Compensation:
- Expected Salary: $76,800 - $93,800