Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Austin, TX.Day to Day:In this role, you will take ownership of electrical modeling and system studies using SKM Power Tools, ensuring accuracy and reliability across complex infrastructure. Day to day, you'll build and maintain electrical models, perform short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination, and arc flash hazard studies in full compliance with NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584, and related standards.You will also configure low and medium voltage breaker and relay settings, collect and validate equipment data from drawings, submittals, and vendor documentation, and interpret electrical single-line diagrams for LV and MV systems as well as equipment specifications and ratings.Work will be split half on modeling and half on studies, and you will perform design work to support system improvements and ensure compliance with engineering standards. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment where your expertise will directly impact system performance and operational safety.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience using SKM Power Tools for electrical modeling and studies
• 5+ years of experience performing short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination, and arc flash hazard studies (NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584 compliance)
• 5+ years of experience configuring low/medium voltage breaker and relay settings and collecting/validating equipment data
• Proficient at reading and interpreting electrical single-line diagrams for LV and MV systems as well as equipment specifications and ratings

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


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