Electrical Engineer

Position Summary

Under the direction of shop management and Engineering, the electrical engineer uses engineering principles and design software, to help design, develop, and maintain electrical control systems and/or components to required specifications, focusing on economy, safety, reliability, quality, and sustainability.

Job Responsibilities

Electrical Design (90% of duties)

• Perform design work for projects utilizing principles of mechanical or electrical engineering.


• Utilizes computer software, drawings, and other tools to perform engineering tasks.


• Coordinates manufacturing, installation, maintenance support documentation and testing activities to ensure compliance with specification, codes and design requirements.


• Establishing construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations.


• Inspects completed installations and observes operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment.


• Review drawings to ensure technical and regulatory compliance.


• Able to provide information and technical support to internal and external customers that meet customer and company expectations.


• Responsible for reviewing jobs to ensure the job meets or exceeds Customer expectations.


• Coordinate with customers regarding specification/design questions and clarifications.


• Work with Purchasing and Vendors to receive quotes and lead times to complete design.


• Understanding of basic electrical and control system principles and a familiarity with reading electrical schematics, three-line diagrams and control / communication diagrams.


• Ability to coordinate multiple group efforts within the company to achieve objectives.


• HSEQ, DOT, OSHA compliance and conformance that delivered an excellent safety record.


• Competent with AutoCad and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook).  Math Skills.


• Excellent communication skills, organizational skills (coordinate multiple group efforts with the company to achieve results) and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to identify processes needing improvement and recommendations towards improvement


• Maintaining electrical equipment.


• Able to follow directions regarding assignment and Customer expectation on projects.


• Understand and follows company policies, state, federal, and safety polices.


• Able to work overtime (nights and weekends) to complete jobs in progress.


• Other duties as assigned.

Electrical Testing (10% of duties)

• Performs power testing of protective relay panels, medium voltage switchgear line-ups, test communication, and HMI components on the relay panel. Testing also involves switchboards, automatic transfer switches, and other power distribution component.


• Reviews project specifications and implement testing procedures to comply with project requirements.


• Reviews test plans of large projects against schematics


• Maintains test folder for all projects with relevant test reports, test drawings, and test pictures.


• Leads problem-solving initiatives to analyze quality failures and help drive quality improvements (ex. ways to improve the efficiency of testing to reduce the time required).

Required Experience and Qualifications:

Associate’s degree in related field or equivalent experience or a minimum of 5 years of combined experience.

Who we are!

RESA Power is a dynamic, people first organization that prides itself on being the employer of choice in its industry! RESA is fortunate to have an extraordinarily talented group of people who take pride in everything they do! RESA Power has locations throughout the United States & Canada. We are a trusted service provider committed to ensuring the safety, performance, and compliance of electrical distribution systems. With a track record of long-term partnerships and excellence in customer experience for nearly a decade!

Our Mission 

Ensure reliable and safe mission-critical power across our customers’ electrical infrastructure lifecycle. 

Our Vision 

To be the premier, first-choice, trusted provider in the US and Canada for critical power services and products by delivering the best customer and employee experience in the industry. 

Core Cultural Competencies

We do it right

• We pride ourselves on our integrity and expertise. We don’t cut corners.


• You perform job responsibilities safely, efficiently, and thoroughly all day, every day.


• You conduct yourself professionally, ethically, and honestly.


• You display sound judgment and decision-making skills. You avoid choosing courses of action that assume unreasonable risk to yourself or the Company.


• You are on time and preplan time off.


• You produce a quality product.

We are customer driven

• Our number one concern is our customer and our long-term relationships with them prove our dedication.


• You approach job responsibilities with enthusiasm, professionalism, and in a customer focused manner.


• You promote goodwill by handling all contacts (example: coworkers, management, vendors, customers, etc.) with respect, courtesy, cooperation, attentiveness and follow instructions from management.

We focus on growth

• We are dedicated to growing the company and our employees.


• You understand & apply your knowledge of techniques, policy, procedures, equipment, and skills involved in the job.


• You seek out new assignments and assume additional duties.


• You seek to expand your abilities (certifications, continuing ed, OTJ experience, etc.).

We solve problems

• Every day is different, so we need to be innovative, decision makers, flexible and adaptable.


• You efficiently and thoroughly complete assignments.


• You perform work assignments independently.


• You propose new ideas and find better ways of doing things.

We get it done

• We are efficient, reliable and no nonsense. We work hard, but we also play hard.


• You follow through on commitments in a timely way.


• You produce easily understandable and accurate reports that meet customer and/or Company expectations.


• You actively listen. You seek advice and help as appropriate.


• You can effectively deliver messages to a variety of individuals (RESA employees, vendors, customers, etc.).

We build strong relationships

• Our leaders are servant leaders. We provide you with the support of a well-run company, but the connectedness of a family. We collaborate with each other and our customers.


• You collaborate to create the best solutions for each other and our customers.


• You build strong relationships within the team, across RESA departments and locations and with customers and vendors.

Additional Information

Travel: Up to 5%

Compensation: $40.9135 to $57.3077/Hr USD

Relocation: No Relocation 
  

Benefits: Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, Employee Ownership Plan, matching 401k, paid time off, Paid Holidays (10 a year), and Milestone bonus.
 

Application Details: Position will stay open until filled - seeking one FTE. Apply via job postings on job boards or from company website.
 

Physical Demands:Occasionally lifting a minimum of 50lbs on a daily.  Position requires standing and using computer and/or phone for extended periods of time.

RESA Power is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.