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Electrical Engineer III job in Richmond, VA

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Richmond, VA CorTech LLC

Job Ref:  346609
Employer:  CorTech LLC
Job Type:  Contract
Salary and Benefits:  88.23/Per Hour
Remote:  No

Location

City:  Richmond, VA
Post Code:  23219
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Description

CorTech is seeking to hire a Electrical Engineer III for our client in Richmond, VA!
Benefits Available!
Weekly Pay!
$88.23/Hour
Schedule: Typically 8-5 Mon-Fri

Required Skillsets & Knowledge:
Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles associated with the generation and/or transmission of electric power;
Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as team project lead;
Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing);
Strong personal computer skills;
Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems;
Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices;
Experience with document management systems
Equally effective working independently or in team environment;
Proven decision making skills;
Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks;
Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.
Experience with utility-scale power/energy systems
Ability to recognize commercial impacts resulting from technical decisions

Additionally, the successful candidate for this position will have knowledge of:
Three-phase power systems
Wind turbine generators
High-voltage transformers
Substation design
Switchgear
High-voltage cabling
Auxiliary systems
PJM grid requirements
NERC compliance requirements

Soft skill:
Strong communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to lead, collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams

Nice to Have Skills:
Experience with HV electric transmission, SCADA systems, protective relays and substation design

The Project Construction Organization?s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project is seeking a senior level Electrical Engineer to join our offshore wind engineering team. CVOW, the largest project of its kind in the United States, is a 2,600 MW wind farm located 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach consisting of 176 wind turbines, three 880 MW offshore substations, and all the associated high-voltage subsea cabling.
As part of the CVOW Engineering team, the successful candidate will work closely with our project managers, internal and external stakeholders, and package suppliers to support the design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of Client offshore wind projects.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Perform as lead technical contact (SME) on HV/MV electrical systems and equipment
Evaluate equipment proposals to ensure conformance with project specifications and grid requirements
Work with suppliers and contractors to review and comment on project documentation (system design, engineering drawings, method statements, inspection and test plans, non-conformance reports, etc.)
Coordinate document reviews and technical query responses with internal SMEs (corporate engineering, IT, regulatory compliance teams, etc.)
Interface with Owner?s Engineer and Package Managers to lead electrical engineering support
Own the RFI process with suppliers and partners to support the initiation, tracking and resolution of technical queries
Provide electrical interface support across various project packages (wind turbine generators, foundations, offshore substations, transportation and installation, and onshore grid connection)
Resolve technical challenges to support achieving the project schedule and budget requirements
Develop or improve processes to enable efficient engineering support of offshore wind projects
Perform other duties as requested or assigned

Preferred Years of Experience:
5+ years of engineering experience around the generation and/or transmission of electric power;

Education:
Education Level: Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering
REQUIRED ENGINEERING CRITERIA:
For placement of a candidate in the Engineer job series, the following criteria must be met:
Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an ABET accredited Engineering program based on the year that the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or
Possess a 4-year Engineering degree from an institution outside of the U.S. which is accredited through the country's own Engineering accrediting body under the Washington Accord as a full signatory, and is a degree that was recognized by the country's accrediting body on or after the date that full signatory status was achieved, or
Possess a 4-year degree in Engineering (non-ABET accredited), Physics, Chemistry, Math or Engineering Technology and a post-graduate Engineering degree from an institution where the undergraduate degree in the same Engineering discipline is ABET-accredited based on the year the Engineering program was accredited by ABET, or
Holds or has previously held a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license.7

Experience:
Previous experience in Offshore wind projects, highly preferred for candidate to have utility level experience in wind and renewable energy projects

Overtime required: Just available as function of the job
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