Project Engineering, Staff

At Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC), we provide innovative solutions and exceptional services across the energy market, including process focused heavy industrial, chemical, midstream / downstream, biodiesel, renewables, and oil & gas facilities. We are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission of creating sustainable and impactful solutions for our clients and communities.

We pride ourselves on fostering a positive work culture that values the well-being of our employees. The Project Engineer-Power will be responsible for electrical system scoping, design and project support. This position will ensure that engineering is complete, accurate and constructible for all elements of a projects scope.

Responsible for project completion in accordance with qualified assurance policies, standards and project specifications

Develop E&I documents and deliverables in conformance with project specifications, scope of work, design parameters, codes, and industry practices

Develop electrical drawings and documents including one-line drawings, power plans, hazard classification maps, cable routing (cable tray / raceways), cable and conduit schedules, grounding, and lighting plans

Develop 3D models and other deliverables that support and maintain multi-discipline communications and requirements

Assist in the preparation of project proposals, cost estimates, and feasibility studies

Perform and / or direct engineering design, coordination with other design staff for construction documents and specification production in compliance with building codes, construction administration, and development of reports / studies

Serve as an advisor to the Project Manager, identifying and communicating any potential risk to the project in a timely fashion

Perform and / or directs design computations by hand and by computer software

Organize multiple projects and tasks and complete them in a timely manner, on schedule, and per PEC Standards. Effectively communicates and coordinates with the Design Team to complete design tasks on numerous projects

Perform quality control reviews at appropriate milestones

Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion

Ability to work independently and with others, with minimal supervision

Proven attention to detail and accuracy in preparing engineering plans, reports, and documentation

Knowledge and skill in determining project requirements, setting project scope of work, determining design budgets, determining preliminary construction budgets, and review of contracts

Experience with computer aided drafting and modeling using industry accepted software as described below :

AutoDesk AutoCAD

Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Power distribution modeling software such as SKM Power Tools, EasyPower, ETAP, etc.

Experience with relevant codes, regulations, standards, interpreting plans, and design discipline specific project components as they relate to industrial or electrical utility systems

Experience in the design and specification of equipment related to power distribution, protection, & control systems for industrial or electrical utilities

Experience with grounding for industrial or electrical utility

Experience with E&I documents and deliverables in conformance with project specifications, scope of work, design parameters, codes, and industry practices

Experience with electrical drawings and documents including one-line drawings, power plans, hazard classification maps, cable schedules, conduit schedules, grounding and lighting plans

Bachelors degree  in Electrical Engineering from ABET Accredited University required

Minimum eight (8) years ’ experience in designing electrical systems within at least one of the following : heavy industrial, chemical, midstream / downstream, biodiesel, renewables and oil & gas  facilities required

Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred

PEC values a healthy work environment, and we focus on working efficiently and collaboratively to ensure quality and productive work as well as quality time away from the office. The work environment is business casual, friendly, respectful, and team-oriented with daily peer interactions regarding work progress, client needs and project-specific technical issues. Much of the work will be conducted within an office setting with frequent sitting, reaching and manipulation of objects, tools and / or controls. Duties involved require moving materials that weigh up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines. PEC is an AA / EEO / Veteran / Disabled employer.