Graduate Electrical Engineer

Graduate Electrical EngineerDashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning planning and system studies, engineering and design, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC delivery.With more than 60 years of experience executing large, complex projects, Dashiell specializes in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure and delivers safe, reliable solutions across the full project lifecycle. Backed by the scale, resources, and safety culture of Quanta Services, Dashiell partners with clients to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and economies.Primary Function:As a member of a project team, the Graduate Electrical Engineer will perform engineering and design duties, which require application of engineering principles. Assignments are closely supervised and designed to further develop employee's job knowledge and abilities.Duties & ResponsibilitiesEmployee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:Work with project team to perform specific tasks as assigned for the creation of design documents and drawings for a project, including creating wiring diagrams from schematics, generating bills of materials, and applying field mark-ups of project as-built drawings under direct supervisionPerform engineering support tasks such as relay burden, lighting, simplified load flow, and short circuit calculations under direct supervisionLearn and apply engineering application software to complete engineering tasks such as ground grid design, relay coordination, transformer sizing, and load flow and short circuit studies under direct supervisionComplete tasks as assigned to meet engineering and design effort project schedule requirementsLearn and apply engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSILearn and properly use the document management systemLearn and apply corporate standard engineering practicesSpend time at job sites to gain hands-on knowledge and additional training in substation construction and designTake personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her workBring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible partyTravel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignmentsPerform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.How You Will Make an ImpactCreate design documents, drawings, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials for substation projects under senior engineer supervision.Perform engineering calculations and studies: relay burden, load flow, short circuit, ground grid design, relay coordination, and transformer sizing.Apply industry standards (NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, ANSI) and gain hands-on experience at job sites.Deliver accurate work on schedule, solve problems proactively, and travel to project sites as needed.Minimum Qualifications / ExperienceBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university is required, a power focus is preferred. Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate or ability to obtain EIT certificate within one year of date of hire is required. Prior internship and/or related work experience in the power field is preferred.Possess skills in the following areas:Occasional travel to other offices or meeting locations.Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.Ability to stand and walk intermittently throughout the workday.Ability to sit for extended periods during computer-based work.Physical Requirements:Knowledge of common word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail softwareDemonstrated communication skills, both verbally and writtenStrong problem solving and analytical skillsDemonstrated leadership skills and ability to work in a team environmentBasic knowledge of three phase power systemsKnowledge of electrical AC/DC fundamentalsEnvironmental ConditionsPrimarily climate-controlled office environment.Occasional exposure to field or industrial environments during site visits.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined by Company policy.Equal Employment OpportunityDashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Benefits include company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. Additional benefit offerings include medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options), dental and vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, among others.Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship. Third-party recruiters and agencies, please do not contact us regarding this position.