Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer 26179
Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer 26179
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Job Description
What You Can Expect
Our Senior Electrical Distribution Engineer (Electrical Engineer III) will be located at the University of Iowa Campus in Iowa City IA. You will be will be involved in the Electrical Engineering design construction operations and troubleshooting activities for utility power chilled water steam and water production and associated distribution systems at ENGIE at The University of Iowa. Your primary focus will be on becoming a subject matter expert in electrical systems at this site with occasional support extended to other locations. Youll collaborate closely with internal departments customers and external partners throughout the utility projects lifecycle from development and construction to ongoing operations. youll provide occasional consultancy services aiding in troubleshooting and operations beyond the utility meter.
Youll be responsible for maintaining the campuswide electrical model for both ENGIE and The University with a keen focus on ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Your duties will extend to conducting arc flash modeling and relay coordination across all voltage levels spanning ENGIE and The University of Iowas Main and Oakdale campuses. You will play a crucial role in troubleshooting electrical distribution issues for ENGIE and the University addressing concerns on both sides of the building meter to ensure seamless operations.
Your involvement will also encompass participating in switching plans and curtailments working closely with our Regional Electrical Provider to ensure compliance and optimize efficiency. Youll be tasked with performing peak load calculations to enhance system performance and reliability. Youll be responsible for drafting comprehensive event summaries to document key activities and outcomes facilitating clear communication and accountability across all stakeholders.
What Youll Bring
Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or another engineering discipline from an ABETaccredited university
- Either a PE License or a willingness to obtain one showcasing your commitment to professional development and adherence to industry standards
- A minimum of five 5 years of experience where you have demonstrated a solid understanding of electrical design power generation distribution and/or utility systems while gaining experience developing standards specifications and documentation
- Familiarity with the National Electric Code and NFPA 70E essential for ensuring compliance and safety in electrical systems
- Proficiency in electrical design calculation and analysis tools such as AutoCAD and SKM or their competitors
- A strong understanding of arc flash short circuit load flow and protective systems design and operation critical for maintaining system reliability and safety
- You have participated in the development of technical specifications procurement installation and operations for power plant medium voltage distribution substations and associated protective relaying and control systems
- Experienced in coordinating with external electric utilities on transmission interconnection design and operations and incident investigations and event summarization
- Experience in assisting contracted thirdparty design firms of utility systems demonstrating your ability to collaborate effectively with external partners
- You are a skilled troubleshooter of utility and customer electrical systems
Uptodate knowledge of new technologies and regulatory conditions including utility requirements vendor qualifications industry best practices safety standards and relevant standards development
- Proficient in verbal written and electronic communications using tools such as Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint to create emails presentations and other professional communicate to Internal customers vendors and other stakeholders
- Experienced in building relationships and collaborating with project development design construction and operations teams facilitating smooth project and operation
Additional Details
- Must be available to travel domestically up to 5 of the time with the need for some overnight trips
- Must possess a valid U.S. drivers license/clean driving record operation of company vehicles is required
- Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
- This position consist of 20 of outdoor work while performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to weather conditions
- Ability to handle multiple assignments or projects on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to climb ladders and occasionally work in environments with varying temperatures noise levels and weather conditions
Compensation
Salary Range: $99000 $151800 USD annually
This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.
Actual offered salary may depend on geography experience industry knowledge education internal pay alignment or other bona fide factors.
ENGIE complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography experience education internal pay alignment or other bona fide factors.
In addition to base pay this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.
Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location
At ENGIE we take your wellbeing seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical dental vision life insurance employerpaid shortterm and longterm disability insurance ESPP generous paid time off including wellness days holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But thats not all were dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical wellbeing through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.
Why ENGIE
ENGIE North America isnt just participating in the ZeroCarbon Transition were leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable efficient and accessible to everyone.
In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50year trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC) a joint venture between ENGIE Meridiam and Hannon Armstrong to operate maintain and enhance the universitys Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture ENGIE designs builds operates and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe reliable costeffective and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam electricity chilled water and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City Iowa and a nearby satellite campus.
At ENGIE our goal is to support promote and thrive on diversity equity and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees customers products and services and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.
We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected status.
If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.
The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
