Principal Electrical Engineer at Valdes Architecture and Engineering

Griffith, Indiana, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Power Distribution, Engineering ConsultingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
10-15 years of Electrical Engineering experience in Medium/High voltage design and application of switch gear and motor controls within a power distribution or engineering consulting environment
5+ Years of experience working in power distribution or engineering consulting
5+ years’ experience supervising staff and managing projects from inception to completion including evaluating scope of work and assigning responsibilities
Basic understanding of other discipline workflow and how all departments work together to complete projects
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, subordinates and co-workers
Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

Managing projects budgets and scheduling of department hours
Strong technical skills and an ability to mentor and assist staff in all aspects of electrical design, including I&C specifications and selection
Supervise and monitor staff ensuring that engineering packages are completed on time and within budget
Ability to analyze, design and produce engineering packages for clients and prepare instrumentation specifications for purchase
Ability to establish and maintain good business relationships with key client contacts throughout the project
Extensive knowledge of design codes and the knowledge to establish design criteria and ensure staff is following proper protocol
On-site interface with client engineering representative and other discipline engineers
Review, check and analyze design drawings prior to client submittals
Responsible for ensuring that documents produced by the team members follow both internal and client quality standards
Medium & High power distribution system design and layout
Substation design, short circuit analysis, ARC flash studies
Lighting design and grounding and lightning protection
Electrical heat trace design
Development of wiring diagrams and schematics
Application of medium to low voltage transformers
Application of uninterruptible power systems
Conduit, cable tray and underground duct bank design
Utility interface design
Electrical calculations including short circuit, load flow, arc flash, motor starting, harmonic, device coordination and voltage drop

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Power Distribution DesignSubstation DesignShort Circuit AnalysisArc Flash StudiesLighting DesignGroundingLightning ProtectionElectrical Heat TraceWiring DiagramsSchematicsTransformersUPS SystemsCable Tray DesignSwitchgearMotor ControlsLoad Flow CalculationsDevice Coordination

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Principal Electrical Engineer position?

The salary range is $125,000 - $200,000 a year, based on factors like relevant experience, total years in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications.

Is this a remote position, or is on-site work required?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What qualifications and experience are required for this role?

A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering is required, along with 10-15 years of experience in Medium/High voltage design and switchgear/motor controls in power distribution or consulting, plus 5+ years in power distribution/consulting and supervising staff/managing projects.

What does the company culture or career growth look like?

The company seeks bright and talented people to take their career to the next level, offering many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage employees at all phases of their careers.

What makes a strong candidate for this Principal Electrical Engineer role?

Strong candidates will have exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills, experience supervising staff and managing projects, the ability to establish professional relationships, and a basic understanding of how disciplines work together on projects.

Valdes Architecture and Engineering

Provides engineering and project management services

About Valdes Architecture and Engineering

Valdes Architecture & Engineering delivers expert engineering and project management services across various sectors, excelling in process simulation, instrumentation and controls, project management, procurement services, and construction management. They maintain a focus on delivering high-quality and precise solutions that cater to a wide range of industrial needs.

E 22nd St, York Township, IL 60148, USAHeadquarters

1992Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Consulting, Industrial & Manufacturing, EnergyIndustries

51-200Employees