Electrical Engineer

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Oakland, CA.

Summary:There will be approximately 30% travel expected for this position. The goal is to embed MEP Engineers in each water shed to represent local asset strategy and partner with PMs in-person.

Duties/Day to Day Overview:

• This is a Field Engineer position - not a design engineer; They will be partnering with operations folks and maintenance crews (mechanics, electricians, non-engineers) - need to be able to speak to different parties
• The Engineer will be the program lead for various mechanical and/or electrical asset programs related to powerhouse equipment; Responsible for engagement with stakeholders and ensuring the strategic plans for these programs are aligned with Business Operational requirements as well as regulatory and compliance requirements
• Responsible for developing and documenting strategic plans associated with the Powerhouse Asset Family within the Powerhouse Asset Management Plan
• Responsible for investment strategies and technical scope requirement development for the purposes of long-term planning. Including investment strategies for major capital projects as well as maintenance and inspection activities
• Responsible for assisting in providing the strategic portfolio risk view to support long term portfolio management
• Supports scope clarifications for project execution efforts for moderately complex generation projects that can be discipline specific, multi-discipline, or programmatic in nature
• Provides guidance, coaching, technical direction, oversight and quality control for assigned programs and technical work done in discipline, knowledge transfer, and assistance to many technical and/or project execution employees and teams; Most technical services often overlap with those provided to operations & maintenance* 4-year BS degree in Engineering from an accredited curriculum
• Current PE license holder (If not a current CA PE license holder, the company will evaluate at the Associate level and once the license is acquired, will adjust to journey level)
• 5 years of experience in project engineering, design, and construction related to Electrical Engineering
• Experience related to high voltage environments
• Industry experience: Utility, Oil and gas, switch gear, refineries, industrial, etc.
• Track record of taking ownership of problems and their solutions

Nice to Haves (not required):

• A MS degree in Engineering or Business in addition to a BS degree in Engineering
• Familiarity with ISO 55001 Asset Management standard and requirements
• Knowledge and experience in Hydro and mechanical equipment such as rotating equipment, turbines, valves, ASME pressure vessels and balance of plant systems and its designs
• Knowledge and experience in Hydropower and associated electrical equipment such as synchronous generators, exciters, power transformers, HV/MV breakers, arc flash, grounding, and balance of plant systems and its designs
• Understanding of asset planning, FMEA, equipment testing and maintenance, along with risk and condition assessment of equipment associated with the hydropower industry
• Has a working knowledge of power generation industry including understanding of design, construction, and/or operation of rotating machines, and experience interpreting applicable codes, standards, regulations, and practices
• Proactively evolves asset management, engineering and program management skills and knowledge through industry associations and conferences, technical workshops, trade publications, and additional formal education