Sr Electrical Engineer IV

Company: Nelson Engineering
Location: Merritt Island
Posted on: November 21, 2022

Job Description:

Nelson Engineering, a Salas O'Brien Company, is an employee-owned engineering and facility planning firm. The local office is in Merritt Island, Florida immediately south of Kennedy Space Center with approximately 90 employees. We serve a variety of markets and employ engineers in the civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, industrial, environmental, and fire protection disciplines. We have performed work in most of the United States and many international locations. We have a significant aerospace heritage and provide an ever-expanding mix of engineering services to federal, county and city governments as well as commercial customers. We are focused on providing client value and exceeding our customers' expectations.Summary The Senior Technical Engineer functions as the Electrical technical lead on dynamic multi-disciplinary project teams. Job duties will include performing engineering work through the life cycle of equipment, facilities, and sites from design development, to construction oversite, and operation and maintenance. Work will entail performing in-field walk-downs of equipment/facilities, analyzing systems and components, preparing design concepts sketches and drawings, compiling data and writing technical narrative reports. In addition, assigned work tasks will be diversified and require successful candidates to "think outside the box".Essential FunctionsWork tasks will be extremely varied and requires flexibility and versatility in the engineering field. Examples of type of work to be performed includes:Design of commercial and industrial power, lighting, communications, fire alarm and security systems (plans, specs and cost estimates)Arc Flash Hazard AnalysisFacility condition assessments and capital asset management planningDetailed cost analyses and material take-offs of a variety of building types throughout the US and other countriesConstruction management for ongoing construction efforts.CompetenciesAbility to technically mentor engineers with less experience.Confident and ambitious problem solver.Creative and Innovative.Self-directed.Dependable.Understands the culture of business.Detail oriented.Effective interpersonal skills and strong communication (written and verbal)QualificationsBS Electrical Engineering degree required from an ABET accredited program. Minimum EIT License obtained. Active Professional Engineer License desired. 10+ years Electrical Engineering experience specializing in low and medium voltage power.Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and e-mail applicationsWorking knowledge of the National Electrical CodeExperience with CAD, Revit, SKM Power Tools for Windows, Easy Power, or other electrical system modeling/drafting software highly preferred.Additional Eligibility QualificationsCurrent US PassportValid/Unrestricted FL driver licenseWork Authorization/Security Clearance Must be a US Citizen for Security Clearance requirements.Active/Interim or ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance.Work EnvironmentMost work is performed in an office environment. Field investigations and construction support require regular trips to operating facilities and active construction sites.TravelSome travel to US sites outside of Central Brevard County, FL and/or international project sites may be required occasionally.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Performing inspections and providing construction support may require climbing ladders and stairs and accessing spaces such as roofs, basements, crawl spaces or utility tunnels.Industrial site investigations and field construction support may require extensive walking.Nelson Engineering, a Salas O'Brien company, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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