AddressDescription
Overview:
NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology.
With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.
As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide.
Responsibilities:
Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for industrial, domestic purposes. Prepares and/or directs CAD department to produce thorough engineering documentation to record these designs. Contributes to the material procurement process by preparing specifications and reviewing vendors' quotations for technical accuracy
Determines methods, procedures, and conditions for testing products. Prepares test programs by designing experiments, conducts or directs these experiments, gathers and evaluates test data and writes test reports
Develops applications of controls, instruments, and systems for new industrial uses
Directs and participates in activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
Attendance to FAT required. Periodic field travel to oversee electrical contractor's progress also requiredDirects and coordinates operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems in field installations
Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks
Specific Knowledge & Skills
Familiarity with hazardous areas electrical classifications desired. Comfortable and familiar with low voltages (up to 480V) and medium voltage (up to 4,160V) installations
Knowledge and familiarity with process controls, Variable Speed Drives (VFD) and Soft Starts (SS) a must
Use of power modeling software (ETAP preferred) to conduct power system analyses (motor starting transient, load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination and arc flash)
Working knowledge of AutoCAD desirable
Solicit vendor pricing and develop cost estimates for electrical equipment and installation labor a part of team effort to prepare project proposal.
Familiarity with RS Means a plusUse prepared engineering documents as part of complete bid package to allow contractors to bid accurately. Analyze returning bids for completeness and pricing. Select and approve contractors
Thorough knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety), and NFPA 72 (Fire Alarm & Signalling Code).
Familiarity with other NFPA codes such as NFPA 59A Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas a plus.
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree (BSEE) from four-year college or university
Minimum 7-10 years' experience
Field Construction experience required
P.E. required, or the ability to obtain a PE within 6-months
NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.
NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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