Job Description: Senior Electrical Engineer

D-Riven Engineered Solutions is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Industrial Engineering division.  The appropriate candidate will be responsible for  supporting industrial power distribution designs, infrastructure assessments, and executing electrical system installations, modifications, and relocations in a manner consistent with D-Riven and Customer expectations and National Electrical Codes. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

In this position, the employee will be responsible to:

  • Uphold D-Riven’s health and safety standards throughout the execution of a given project, along with ensuring compliance with customer safety rules and regulations
  • Work with Electrification Team peers and other team members to conduct site surveys and generate power distribution system designs and installation plans
  • Complete infrastructure evaluations of existing power systems to verify capacity, load, etc. and generate one-line drawings
  • Support the lead designer in the development of industrial power distribution systems 
  • Research and adhere to all applicable electrical and building codes and accepted best practices
  • Work with municipalities and inspectors on permitted projects
  • Coordinate with internal and external customer management teams in support of electrical project costing, quoting, and planning activities
  • Work with D-Riven’s operations team, and program managers to develop comprehensive timelines and resource plans prior to project kick-off
  • Develop project level material lists and supply them to those responsible for purchasing
  • Support the sourcing of technical system components and determine the compatibility of alternate options as dictated by project constraints
  • Manage electrical superintendents, electricians, and subcontractors and provide direction regarding the execution of activities, and supervise their quality of work while on site
  • Conduct and verify lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) of electrical sources prior to commencement of work
  • Work with internal teams to disassemble electrical power distribution equipment, replace defective, worn, or failed system components, and reassemble 
  • Measure, cut, and bend EMT conduit, and thread rigid conduit in support of installations 
  • Field fit and install Unistrut frames and hangers, cable tray, and conduit piping 
  • Complete manual, and mechanically supported wire pulls and terminations
  • Support field teams in the troubleshooting and correction of electrical system issues both remotely and on site
  • Collaborate with low voltage/controls specialists to ensure the seamless integration of complex systems
  • Perform other routine tasks and jobsite duties as directed by department management

Skills & Requirements:

To be qualified for the position, applicants will be expected to:

  • Travel frequently (60%-80% travel) and for extended periods of time (two to three weeks), and complete work nationwide
  • Own and maintain a vehicle that is reliable and suited for interstate travel
  • Own and maintain a basic set of hand tools (wrenches and sockets <1”/25mm, screwdrivers, etc.)
  • Possess mastery of the reading and interpretation of electrical schematics, and manuals
  • Possess mastery of the use of electrical equipment and hand tools including:
    • Manual pipe benders, electric/hydraulic pipe benders – bending pipe up to 4,” knock-outs, Unistrut shears, cable cutters and crimpers, wire feeders and tuggers, and multimeters
  • Demonstrate familiarity with engineering design softwares such as Autodesk Electrical Suite
  • Exhibit strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Demonstrate solid electrical aptitude and applicable mathematical ability 
  • Work nights and weekends/variable schedules and additional hours as necessary

Required Experience and/or Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or an associated field
  • Master Electrician certification and associated journeyman electrician license
  • 10+ years of combined experience in electrical engineering, industrial electrical installation or maintenance, or an equivalent field
  • Experience in operating aerial lifts, forklifts, and other powered equipment

Note:  The duties and responsibilities listed above are intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position.  It is not constructed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements.  The incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.