Open Position · Engineering

Industrial & Arc Flash Engineer

Alpha Engineering provides consulting electrical engineering services to electric utilities, commercial and industrial entities, colleges and universities, and renewable-energy developers. This role performs relaying, coordination, arc flash, and power-quality studies for electrical distribution systems and industrial facilities.

LocationWest side of Indianapolis

TypeFull-time

Travel5-15%, occasional overnight

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The role

Duties & responsibilities

Job requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

Build and analyze electrical distribution-system models in various engineering programs.
Develop reports for engineering studies, and validate study results.
Report writing and customer service.
Data collection: travel to industrial jobsites to conduct electrical site audits by examining existing equipment and systems.
Report creation: organize jobsite data using software packages to produce analysis reports on the electrical system.
Report review: collaborate with engineers and designers to review reports and identify risk remediation or mitigation techniques.
Label installation: print and install safety identification labels on equipment per the generated reports.
Electrical design: use plant-system knowledge to assist in designing for, or mitigating, risks within facilities.
Ensure hazard warning labels, safety placards, and tags are applied to all studied devices.
Review IR and device-coordination studies and resolve compliance discrepancies with vendor, construction, and maintenance teams.
Escalate safety or compliance risks to the controlling authority and help develop mitigation strategies.
Serve as a technical advisor for the application of OSHA, NFPA, and IEEE electrical-safety requirements.
Provide OSHA arc-flash and hazardous-energy-control support to field maintenance teams for new product integration or facility renovation.

What it takes

Key competencies

Strong project management ability: able to develop and implement plans that attain established goals; garner resources and define processes to complete projects; manage progress and implement mid-stream changes as needed. Able to manage multiple projects with varying scopes and timelines.
Problem-solving ability: able to apply systems thinking to generate solutions; focus on process rather than isolated events; obtain multiple assessments of a situation, identify trouble spots, and evaluate alternative solutions.
Excellent communication skills: able to clearly communicate by phone, in writing, and in person. Strong writing for both email and formal report formats, with a professional, respectful tone.
Conflict management: able to mediate problems between coworkers, clients, vendors, and other team members.
Listening: able to hear the ideas and concerns of coworkers, clients, and vendors through active listening, clarifying questions, and attention to nonverbal cues.
Reliability: accomplish assigned tasks, meet customer deadlines, and achieve project milestones to earn client and colleague trust.
Strong customer-service orientation.
Demonstrated level of professionalism and a positive attitude.

Background

Education & experience

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited university preferred.
Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school considered.
Background in Civil, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering considered.
Experience in the utility or industrial power fields.
Knowledge of electrical theory; completed power-engineering courses preferred.
Knowledge of overcurrent relaying.
Knowledge of CAD software and a good understanding of electrical design and AutoCAD tools.
Good knowledge of the NEC and/or NESC.
Experience with engineering software such as ASPEN, EasyPower, ETAP, Milsoft, or SKM preferred.
Power-quality understanding, troubleshooting, and investigation skills.
PE, or the ability to obtain a professional license, a plus.
Maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must pass background and driving-history checks as well as drug and alcohol testing.

To apply, email your resume to hr@alphaeng.us.