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Job Title


Electrical Engineer II


Company : Salas O'Brien


Location : st. louis, MO


Created : 2024-07-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Electrical Engineer II At Industrial Ally, A Salas O'Brien Company, we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career-and they'll receive great total rewards along the way. About Us: Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day. Job Summary: The Electrical Engineer II/III provides expertise and support in a variety of areas including electrical, instrumentation, and controls design, deliverables development, using data from other disciplines to prepare engineering designs, and directing engineers and designers toward completion of bid and construction document packages. Responsibilities: Management: Assist Project Manager on major projects. Independently manage projects with a majority electrical scope. Manage and provide technical guidance and oversight to engineers and designers. Define, interpret, and track assigned project budgets, schedules, and scopes. Direct preparation of bid and construction document packages. Engineering: Oversee, plan, and coordinate all technical aspects of electrical project work. Understand and apply concerns of Safety, Maintenance, Accessibility, Constructability, and Coordination. Direct and select design criteria of electrical power, instrumentation, and controls for a wide range of projects. Perform conceptual, preliminary, and detailed development of electrical, instrumentation, and controls system designs. Issue and record drawing submittals and revisions and Request for Information. Check electrical calculations and construction documents prepared by yourself or others for errors, omissions, and adherence to company standards. Prepare specifications and bid packages of electrical, instrumentation, and controls equipment, analyze bids, make procurement recommendations, and perform review of submitted shop drawings. Analyze and design MV and LV power distribution, lighting, and grounding systems. Perform design of control systems including PLC/DCS cabinets, schematics, and wiring diagrams. Performing electrical power distribution design, instrumentation and controls design, lighting and grounding design, assisting with short-circuit and arc flash studies (power system analysis), and drafting equipment and instrument/device specifications. Directing engineers and designers toward completion of bid and construction document packages and having a working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and applicable electrical design software. Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical engineering with heavy industrial experience preferred. Licensed Professional Engineer required. Strong electrical engineering experience with a broad range of industrial project types. Excellent communication skills with an understanding of teamwork and the requisite ability to coordinate work with internal and external project stakeholders. Strong organization skills to effectively manage time and resources in the most efficient manner. Ability to manage and directly contribute to multiple projects and adapt to changing scope and deadlines. Diligent taking of notes during project discussions. Efficient and organized email communications. Commitment to maintaining the company's professional image and reputation with timely, error free, accurate deliverables, which meet or exceed clients' expectations. Benefits: Gain invaluable industry experience and practical engineering skills. Work with a diverse team of professionals, fostering networking opportunities. Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers. Competitive compensation package. Location : St. Louis, MO (onsite) Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Salas O'Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, 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/provincial, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.