About the Role
Brown and Caldwell (BC) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to support projects of strategic importance and work independently with occasional guidance on essential and highly complex issues. This role confronts difficult problems related to electrical power distribution systems design, motor control systems design, and lighting systems design that may not have clearly defined solutions. This position offers the opportunity for significant professional growth and the potential to collaborate with local and national teams.
Responsibilities
- Solve complex electrical engineering problems and assist clients in making critical decisions that affect the operation and reliability of their facilities.
- Lead the design of low- and medium-voltage power distribution and motor control systems.
- Plan the coordination of electrical work with civil, structural, and mechanical disciplines, including the allocation of building space for electrical systems and coordination of electrical raceways with process equipment, piping and structures.
- Lead the development of construction specifications for electrical equipment and systems.
- Provide engineering services during construction to guarantee the proper implementation of electrical systems design.
- Perform short circuit, protective device coordination, and arc flash studies to ensure safety and efficiency of electrical systems.
- Effectively plan and track the electrical scope, schedule, and budget to optimize resources and time.
- Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.
- Design and equipment upgrades.
- Power system studies including arc flash hazards analysis.
- Low and medium voltage power distribution system design in an industrial setting.
- Equipment design and selection including motor control centers, drives, switchgear, panelboards, substation transformers, and related equipment.
- Drawing creation including power plans and layouts, one-lines, wiring diagrams, for plant power.
- Power system modeling.
- Conceptual design development.
- Layout and selection of equipment.
- Development of contract drawings using 2D and 3D design approaches.
- Bid package preparation.
- Field investigations.
- Electrical and I&C design.
- Support during construction both in the office and the field.
- Interact with clients.
- Manage electrical and I&C related projects.
- Participate in new business development.
Requirements
- Typically, a minimum of 10 years related work experience in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Professionally licensed.
- Typically will become certified in BC's Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) Framework and progress through the SMS competencies.
- 15+ years related work experience in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Prior experience as an Electrical Engineer working for government, municipal, and/or industrial water and wastewater industries.
- Ability to work with Designers in Revit/BIM environment along with AutoCAD P&ID.
- Experience in industrial power systems design (medium and low voltage systems), service entrance, feeder and branch circuits, lighting, emergency power and power generation and distribution equipment, power systems studies.
- Solid knowledge in the application of the National Electrical Code.
- Solid knowledge and understanding of electrical safety systems, NFPA 70E.
- Effective oral and written communication.
- Able to multi-task, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and work independently with a willingness to learn.
- Candidate should be a self-starter, results-oriented, be able to multi-task, and work under tight and pressured deadlines.
- Collaborate with other technical teams for design coordination.
- Supervisory and mentoring experience with electrical staff.
- Power system software design/modelling experience (SKM, ETAP, EasyPower).
- Experience with renewable and alternative energy design a plus (solar, wind, cogeneration).
Skills
- Electrical design
- Electrical management
- Low-voltage power distribution system design
- Medium-voltage power distribution system design
- Motor control systems design
- Lighting systems design
- Power system modeling
- Conceptual design development
- Equipment selection
- Contract drawing development (2D and 3D)
- Bid package preparation
- Field investigations
- Electrical and I&C design
- Construction support
- Client interaction
- Project management
- New business development
- Mentoring junior and mid-level electrical and Instrumentation and Control (I&C) staff
- Independent design of low-voltage electrical power distribution systems and motor control systems
- Design of medium-voltage electrical power distribution systems
- Planning, tracking, and controlling electrical scope, schedule, and budget
- Conduit, duct bank and cable tray systems design
- Coordination with other disciplines (civil, structural, mechanical)
- Revit/BIM environment
- AutoCAD P&ID
- Industrial power systems design
- National Electrical Code application
- Electrical safety systems (NFPA 70E)
- Oral and written communication
- Multi-tasking
- Enthusiasm
- Self-motivation
- Independent work
- Willingness to learn
- Self-starter
- Results-oriented
- Working under tight and pressured deadlines
- Collaboration with technical teams
- Supervisory experience
- Mentoring experience
- Power system software design/modelling (SKM, ETAP, EasyPower)
- Renewable and alternative energy design (solar, wind, cogeneration)
Location
- Pacific time zone
- Hawaiian time zone
- Honolulu (hybrid)
Work Type
- Hybrid (2-3 days in office/week)
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
- 10+ years
- 15+ years
Education Level
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- Location A: $117,000 - $159,000
- Location B: $128,000 - $175,000
- Location C: $140,000 - $191,000
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Performance-based bonus eligibility
- Employee referral bonuses
- Tuition reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Relocation assistance
About the Company
- Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 52 offices and more than 2000 professionals across North America and the Pacific.
- For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies.
- We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation.
- Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities.
- For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com
Equal Opportunity
- Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer.
- Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
- Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
