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Professional Engineering Consu Entry-Level Electrical Design Engineer in Wichita, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12965900
As an Entry-Level Electrical Engineer at the Power Engineering Division, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects in heavy industrial facilities and electrical utility companies. You will collaborate with a licensed professional engineer and industry professionals to design electrical systems that comply with safety standards. This role offers a valuable opportunity to apply your technical skills, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to the success of our communities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer in a variety of projects to create the design documents for the installation of electrical switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, batteries, lighting panels, breakers, starters, motors, duct-banks, and electrical heat trace.
- Perform on site walk-downs at industrial facilities to evaluate existing electrical distribution equipment.
- Conduct electrical equipment size calculations in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Perform electrical coordination and protection analysis with electrical engineering software SKM.
- Perform cable pulling analysis to evaluate cable pulling tension and sidewall pressure with electrical engineering software SKM.
- Perform electrical derating analysis to evaluate conductor temperature and ampacity with electrical engineering software SKM.
- Perform electrical heat trace analysis to size equipment with electrical engineering software CompuTrace.
- Draft construction drawings with AutoCAD software for the installation of electrical equipment, subject to review and approval by a licensed professional engineer.
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with the client through the creation of construction drawings.
- Collaborate with a licensed professional engineer in the selection and integration of electrical equipment.
- Collaborate with the project manager in the preparation of project proposals, and cost estimates.
- Stay informed and up to date on industry standards, particularly the National Electrical Code (NEC), to ensure compliance and proficiency in the electrical design and installation practices.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor\'s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
- 0-3 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, preferably in heavy industrial facilities.
- Basic understanding of electrical principles, and power distribution.
- Familiarity with industrial codes and standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA, IEEE).
- Proficiency in electrical design software and tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, or similar).
- Knowledge of electrical equipment and components commonly used in heavy industrial facilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Willingness to travel to project sites and work in industrial facilities.
- Job requires employee to have green light status in DISA for access into facilities.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
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