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Electrical Engineer (Entry Level)

Employer
GHD
Location
Chantilly, VA
Closing date
Jan 21, 2022

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Industry
Other
Function
Engineer, Electrical Engineer
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Description Our Engineering Design Organization in the Southeast Region is looking for an entry-level Electrical Engineers in which you will assist with the engineering design, evaluation, and implementation of various projects, including water/wastewater, industrial, Federal and marine/coastal. The Electrical Engineer will be working on a variety of electrical power generation, distribution and utilization system projects. Responsibilities Creation and presentation of power studies Detailed design of electrical power systems Preparation of electrical equipment procurement specifications Experience and Skills Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering Engineering-In-Training (EIT) certification preferred Up to 3 years of experience in the design of electrical power generation, distribution and utilization systems including HV main and secondary substations, power distribution equipment, protective relaying and metering, electrical power generating equipment and systems, UPS and power conditioning systems, lightning and surge protection systems, motors and motor controls, indoor/outdoor lighting systems, electrical heat tracing, wiring methods and grounding systems Working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and other electrical industry codes, standards and recommended practices is preferred Familiarity with ETAP, SKM or other computer-assisted power study programs, and an interest or experience in performing short-circuit & protective relaying analysis and power studies is a plus Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit preferred Positive attitude, good interpersonal skills, and proven time management and organizational skills Self-starter, flexible, team player, willing & able to work on a wide variety of tasks with minimal supervision Preparation of electrical construction documentsAbout Us Why GHD? Being the best we can be is in our culture. We are a family of smart, innovative and creative problem solvers. In our employee-owned company, everything feels like it matters more. Challenge us and help us come up with new solutions to ensure water, energy and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come. Our commitment to you Commitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business, how we serve our clients and how we care for one another. We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognise achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work. We will invest in new ideas, removing barriers where we can. Finally, we will encourage you to collaborate with thousands of diverse people across our global business. Who we are We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. GHD is a global professional services company that is a leader in engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals, yet we are proudly 'One GHD' across more than 200 offices, spanning five continents - Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are passionate about building lasting relationships with our partners and clients.

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