Senior Electrical Engineer

Arvada, Colorado, United States

• Category: Electrical Engineering

Description

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The Opportunity:

LDIS LLC, a Tetra Tech Company, provides integrated engineering and design solutions for the Energy, Petrochem, Renewables, Water Treatment and Life Sciences markets. Our team meets these changing needs by being a trusted partner to each of our clients. In addition to conventional facility solutions and designs, our projects include Hydrogen Electrolysis, Ammonia Production Facilities, Renewable Natural Gas Processing, Emissions Reduction Studies, Carbon Capture and Sequestration, Wastewater, Pharmaceuticals, and much more.

Your Role:

Electrical Engineers are responsible for supporting design and implementation of electrical systems, and working with software, and various other tools. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, your primary focus on developing robust power distribution systems within an overall project team.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead electrical discipline teams on projects with minimal guidance; supervise and mentor engineers, designers, and drafters.

Serve as Lead Engineer or technical expert on medium to large projects, managing engineering scope, schedule, and budget.

Perform electrical engineering design, analysis, and reviews, support development of standards, specifications, and quality control procedures.

Execute power engineering calculations and designs for processing and heavy industrial facilities.

Develop specifications and evaluate equipment including switchgear, MCCs, panels, motor starters, and VFDs.

Produce and review one-line diagrams, panel schedules, cable and conduit layouts, wire sizing, and CAD drawings.

Review vendor submittals, develop wiring diagrams, and resolve technical issues.

Conduct site visits to observe construction and operations; travel as required.

Apply company and client technical standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams.

Plan and communicate technical information clearly and professionally.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related ABET-accredited discipline.

15+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience.

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) required; Professional Engineer (PE) preferred (multi-state a plus).

NCEES registration.

Coursework or demonstrated experience in power engineering.

Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, hazardous location requirements, and electrical safety practices.

Proficiency in power system analysis including short-circuit, load flow, voltage drop, arc-flash, grounding, protective device coordination, motor starting, and harmonics studies.

Experience with medium voltage systems (e.g., 4.16 kV).

Ability to develop and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, and electrical calculations.

Solid understanding of engineering scope, schedule, and budget management.

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Proficient in MS Word and Excel.

Substation experience (preferred)

Lighting photometrics

UPS and DC power systems

Software Tools:

ETAP

SKM

Target Salary Range: $160,000 to $190,000. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business

Physical Requirements:

Constantly required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms

Constantly use hands to keyboard or type, handle materials, or manipulate objects

Light work that includes lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds and, occasionally, up to 50 pounds

Frequently moving about to accomplish tasks.

Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and by telephone.

Requires composure and ability to prioritize and handle several urgent tasks and requests simultaneously with a high level of competence and accuracy

Occasionally climbing stairs and ladders to read meters at active oil & gas sites.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:

Environmental factors mostly consist of work being conducted in an indoor office environment, but is not limited to extreme temperatures (e.g., cold, heat), fumes, variable weather conditions, outdoor work, and noise due to some travel & work on worksites.

Additional Information:

Position: Full-time, exempt.

Work Location: 5620 Ward Rd. Suite 200 Arvada, CO 80002

This position offers the flexibility to have a hybrid in-office work schedule.

Travel: Less than 10%

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.

Merit-based financial rewards.

Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.

Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees

Learning and development opportunities for ongoing 

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

Organization: 221 LDI

Requisition #22100000215

Company

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TETRA TECH

Tetra Tech was founded in 1966 to provide engineering services related to waterways, harbors, and coastal areas. For more than 50 years, we have substantially increased the size and scope of our business and expanded our service offerings through a series of strategic acquisitions and internal growth.

Today Tetra Tech is organized into two major business groups that align with our core markets and enhance the development of high-end consulting and technical solutions to meet our growing client demand. We provide clear solutions for projects in water, environment, renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and international development.