Senior Electrical Engineer
Amped I LLC
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Posted:
April 6, 2020
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
Type:
Full Time - Experienced
Years of Experience:
5 - 10
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Job type: Permanent, full-time, Exempt
 
Amped I’s Core Values
Amped I LLC (Amped I) designs and engineers power transmission and distribution projects including substations, wind farms, industrial utility interconnects, and smart grid upgrades. We are proud to lead the development efforts of both traditional and sustainable utility solutions. Client satisfaction with Amped I’s project management is bolstered by our innovative initiative, quality and safety assurance, budget and scheduling efficiency and our ongoing emphasis on system integration and reliability.
  • Positive Energy
  • Accountability
  • Problem Solving
  • Collaborative
  • Continuous Improvement
Lead Engineering Responsibilities:
  • Manage and coordinate projects for clients in Power Transmission and Distribution, air insulated, gas insulated, and/ or metal clad switchgear configured substations.
  • Develop protection, control, relay communication and SCADA communication philosophy to include selection of devices and recommendations to client for configurations.
  • Prepare, review, or approve substation protection and controls designs which include but are not limited to One-Line Diagrams, Single-Line Diagrams, AC and DC Schematic or Elementary Diagrams, relay communication, and SCADA block diagrams, SCADA Points tables or lists, Wiring or Connection Diagrams as well as all vendor equipment schematic and wiring interface.
  • Prepare, review, or approve calculations for AC and DC auxiliary power systems.
  • Provide technical guidance and training to project team members in determining design parameters.
  • Ensure client and project performance requirements that are reflected in schedule, budget, design calculations, and technical analyses.
  • Oversee quality reviews of all technical work on a project.
  • Coordinate and integrate all system designs for the entire project.
  • Direct efforts of project disciplines to ensure schedule, budget, accuracy, constructability, operability, and quality of design.
  • Plan and coordinate appropriate design reviews on a project.
  • Define client expectations for schedule, budget, and deliverables.
  • Coordinate interface between Engineering, Design, and Drafting.
  • Review and approve documentation and specifications.
  • Define requirements for procurement, including scheduling of vendor submittals to meet design-input requirements of a project.
  • Interpret codes and standards that include but are not limited to ANSI, IEEE, NEC.
 
Project Management Responsibilities:
  • Manage projects from beginning to completion- individually responsible for delivering the final product, maintaining quality, creating and managing the project schedule, and creating and maintaining the budget.
  • Continuous high-quality professional client and internal employee communication on project status.
  • Following company project processes and procedures throughout the life of the project, which includes, but is not limited to, resourcing, scheduling, and financial reporting.
  • Travel to client sites for introduction and check-ins based on project needs and project health.
  • Assisting the project team on any technology or archive access or drawing needs for the project.
  • Provide timely billing/invoicing information to the Amped I Finance Department.
  • When needed, management of any subcontractor requirements, which could include, but is not limited to, financial reporting, information handling, and maintenance of third-party schedules.
  • Communication with Sales Team on all necessary aspects of the project for continual project health and maintenance of client relationships.

Job Requirements:

  • The ideal candidate will have 8+ year’s experience in relay protection and control design of high voltage 69 kV and above substations. Both transmission and distribution experience is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited university
  • Professional engineering license (PE) is required.
  • At least 1+ year experience managing full cycle client projects overseeing budgets, resourcing, and scheduling. Also responsible for all client deliverable dates. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work closely with other engineering and drafting team members to coordinate overall design package requirements
  • Take accountability for the quality and accuracy of the work product
  • Interpersonal skills in team-building and excellent verbal/written communication skills
  • Knowledge of common word processing, spreadsheet and email software
 

Amped I provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type. We hire 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.

 

NOTES:
Telecommuting is allowed.
About Amped I LLC
AMPED I is an innovative design and engineering firm specializing in power infrastructure projects ranging from transmission to distribution and fire protection projects for power utility, industry, government and commercial facilities. Our experienced design and engineering team has been instrumental in the successful planning, development and commissioning of power engineering across the U.S. including electrical substations, wind farms, industrial utility interconnects, and smart grid upgrades. Additionally, our hands-on fire protection experts have provided a full array of safety and risk reduction services to safeguard buildings and aid facility operators. We foster collaborative efforts and partner with world-class industry leaders to offer complete solutions to client needs. Through our design, engineering and fire protection services, AMPED I consistently provides exceptional value, integrity and client satisfaction. We manage utility and building projects in a timely, safety-conscious manner with a commitment to quality assurance, budget efficiency and customer service. Power infrastructure and fire protection are multifaceted and AMPED I’s 40+ years of experience enabl...es us to take a project from initial assessment and design to full compliance and operation. We are recognized for our demonstrated track record of effectively handling projects both large and small including those with unique challenges. From engineering high voltage transmission lines and state-of-the-art distribution systems to reducing liability and securing life, property and assets, AMPED I’s talented, dependable team offers a responsive, comprehensive approach to power engineering and project completion.
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