Electrical Engineer

Job summary

As an electrical engineer at the Schatz Center, the successful applicant will help develop innovative projects that aim to decarbonize the electricity grid and provide resiliency benefits to communities. Once hired, engineers are responsible for contributing to and completing work across several projects simultaneously. The successful applicant will report directly to a Principal Engineer and have the opportunity to work across both the electrical and controls engineering teams. Their role will also involve working with faculty, professional staff, and undergraduate and graduate students who are committed to understanding, deploying, and improving these emerging technology systems. After onboarding and initial training activities, engineers work with a Principal Engineer, lead electrical engineer, and/or lead controls engineer and others to finalize the list of projects they will work on. Then a series of hand-off and orientation meetings will be organized to transfer engineering duties to them. On a daily basis, the successful applicant will perform engineering and analytical work in collaboration with project teams in support of project execution. They contribute toward meeting project objectives and deadlines, and support project managers in keeping projects on time and within budget. As an electrical engineer, they also may supervise, coach, and/or mentor one or more early career-level staff or student research assistants. 4 The electrical engineer may represent our microgrid work at conferences, meetings, and other external events, and could potentially participate in networking and fundraising activities. They may also contribute to the development of new ideas and processes that enhance organizational efficiency, promote an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace culture, support work-life balance as a core value, and help advance our vision, purpose, and values. Engineers with appropriate qualifications and/or interest to gain the necessary knowledge and experience may have the option of joining the Schatz Center’s on-call support team for microgrid operation and maintenance. Additionally, engineers at the Schatz Center have the potential to develop into a technical lead role, involving strategic leadership within a research area and development of a portfolio of related projects.

Minimum qualifications

Education and experience Working knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, and methods. This qualification can be met by education, training, and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering discipline plus at least five years of related professional experience. For equivalency guidance, see our Criteria for Prior Education and Experience. Knowledge, skills, and abilities ● Proficiency with typical electrical engineering calculations such as wire, conduit, and breaker sizing, and three phase real and reactive power calculations. ● Familiarity with load flow, short circuit coordination, and arc flash concepts. ● Experience designing and/or reviewing designs of electrical systems, including knowledge of evaluation of existing electrical equipment with a view to considering potential modifications. ● Knowledge of and experience with industry codes, standards, laws, ordinances, and regulations ● Knowledge of and experience with industry standard engineering and construction practices, calculations, study methodologies, onsite construction observation and/or management. ● Experience with the development and review of construction plans. ● Experience or familiarity with AutoCAD. ● Commitment to promoting and supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and with external partners. ● Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. ● Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships inside and outside the organization, especially with those that may come from different cultures, environments, and different situations. ● Ability to think creatively and problem solve, as well as support colleagues and partners in problem solving. ● Ability to make progress on tasks working independently upon receipt of clear direction and to organize follow-up opportunities for additional guidance from Senior or Principal Engineers as needed to efficiently complete assigned tasks in a timely manner. ● Experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously, meeting deadlines, and quickly adapting to changing priorities. ● Attention to detail and accuracy, and experience maintaining accurate files and records. ● Proficiency and experience using common office software such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Google Spaces, Google Spreadsheets, and Google Docs. Desirable experience or training 6 (The following are welcome, but they are not required to be eligible for the position. Please see the important note below.) ● Electrical Engineering License or Engineer-in-Training certification. ● Experience or familiarity with software such as: ○ Power system design and engineering software such as SKM, Etap, Hypersim, PSCAD, PSLF, PSSE, Cyme, or EasyPower. ○ Protection Relay programming, particularly SEL relay logic using Acselerator Quickset or equivalent manufacturer software. ● Experience with or knowledge of SEL Real-Time Automation Controller, CoDeSys, and/or other IEC 61131-3 programming using Acselerator RTAC or equivalent manufacturer software. ● Experience with or knowledge of Control and/or Power Hardware-in-the-loop testing. ● Knowledge of developing pseudocode and/or protection relay logic in flowchart format. ● Knowledge of how to conduct energy system modeling using System Advisor Model or equivalent tool. ● Experience with automation and associated communication protocols and network design. ● Experience with microgrids.

Core Functions: ● Research/Electrical Engineer (80%) ○ Perform electrical engineering following industry standard practices with an appropriate standard of care ■ Note: these activities will be executed under the responsible charge of a licensed engineer or, if the successful applicant is a licensed engineer, in collaboration with other licensed engineers. ○ Participate in a collaborative design process ○ Collaborate with clients, partners, and subcontractors ○ Identify problems and work with others to create and implement solutions ○ Participate in documentation and training for microgrid owner/operators ○ Support microgrid project development and proposal submission activities ○ Produce and review electrical plans, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, and associated calculations, studies, and cost estimates ○ Perform load management analysis ○ Provide construction support/management services ● Other Duties as Assigned (20%) ○ Attend/facilitate project/committee/team meetings ○ Support project reporting and deliverables activities ○ Participate in Center training, meetings, committees (as applicable), and other Center organizational processes

$6,202 and $8,731 monthly