Electrical Engineer (PE Licensed-Data Center)

Posting Title: Electrical Engineer

Reports To: Supervising Electrical Engineer

Location: Remote

Salary Range: $118,499 to $155,400

*This position is eligible for the annual performance bonus plan.

Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

WHO WE ARE

Since 1954, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. And we've done it with integrity for more than 70 years. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we're proud to be part of Quanta Services (PWR:NYSE), North America's largest employer of skilled craft labor. Because what we do is important, but how we do it is everything.

THE ENGINEERING TEAM

With an in-house team of electrical engineers, designers, VDC coordinators and CAD operators, our resources rival those of standalone engineering firms. We are a true provider of turnkey electrical solutions—from design to delivery. As a part of this department, you can expect to work closely with our project management and field installation teams to streamline the construction process.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Engineer Level 4: A fully competent engineer in the subject matter or the functional areas of the assignments. Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, and adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Create innovative approaches to problems. Requires professional experience to assure competence as a professional. Independently performs assignments with instructions as to the general results expected. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval for projects. Includes responsibilities and tasks outlined in Engineer Levels 1 – 3.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May supervise other Engineers, Designers or CAD/VDC modelers on assigned work.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform design tasks assigned by Lead or Supervising Engineers; report weekly progress and provide estimates for task completion.

• Perform complete construction documents, including drawings and specifications/documentation, point-to-point schedules, control diagrams, power studies on hyperscale data centers, conductor heat calculations, and construction support.

• Coordinate design with equipment submittals.

• Reviews design and follows QAQC processes through the design and construction phases.

• Technical resource to other Engineers, Designers, Estimators and Project Managers

• Professional responsibility that construction documents meet applicable codes and customer requirements.

• Responsible for design coordination with the project manager so that design documents meet project scope requirements.

• Perform engineering calculations and complex, hyper-scale, data center power studies.

• Attend internal and external meetings - architect, MEP, GC, project manager, and owner’s SME coordination.

• Complete assignments on schedule

• Maintain technical development goals and continuing education credits.

• Mentor Designers in technical subject areas.

• Obtain Professional Development and Training

Other Responsibilities:

• Implement the Engineering department's Design and CAD workflows among the team.

• Interact and coordinate with CEI's inter-department staff and managers supporting their agenda.

• Participate in development of new CEI standards and processes.

• Coordinate with CAD Manager for CAD support for the project.

• Perform hyper-scale data center project power studies and provide mentorship to Designers.

• Apply complete conformance of State and NEC CODES to documents.

• Provide Conformance to the Standards and processes outlined by the CAD/BIM Manager

Knowledge: Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Some barriers to entry exist at this level (e.g., dept/peer review).

Job Complexity: Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise.

Supervision: Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead).

ABOUT YOU

• Basic Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD - MEP/REVIT, ETAP/SKM

• Good time-management, communication, and people skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: Electrical Engineering or similar Bachelor of Science degree.

Licensure/Certifications: Professional Engineer's license State of California

Experience: 3-5 years working for an electrical design firm or design-build electrical contractor.

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CEI is a place where every single person can—and does—have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you’ll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people’s lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.