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Senior Electrical Engineer

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Amesbury, MA
Senior level
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Amesbury, MA
Senior level
Leads electrical engineering projects involving forensic equipment-failure investigations, power plant and building systems design, instrumentation, data acquisition, component evaluation, MEP analysis, and technical reporting. Mentors team members, interfaces with clients, manages project schedules and budgets, and travels to project sites. Must be able to obtain clearance and badging for commercial nuclear facilities.
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Company Description

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.

SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth.

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.

Job Description

This position will report to a Principal or designee level staff member. Job responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

  • Ability to lead project team(s) and execute projects on time, within budget, and with a high degree of quality.
  • Interface with clients as required to meet project goals and deadlines.
  • Have technical capability to mentor team members in the execution of their duties.
  • Work activities will include
    • Forensic investigation of equipment failures.
    • Design and analyze equipment and systems in power plants and buildings.
    • Design instrument test loops to evaluate component failure cause.
    • Instrumentation, data acquisition and analysis of equipment and structures.
    • Evaluate materials and composition of electrical components and systems for application suitability.
    • Design and analyze mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, with opportunities to expand scope as our building design and forensic practice grows.
    • Write technical reports without supervision.
  • Can-do attitude, self-motivated and able to perform requirements with minimal guidance
  • Must be willing to work at and able to be badged at commercial nuclear facilities.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager

Qualifications

  • Minimum bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
  • 8+ years’ experience.
  • Possess EIT certification. Licensed professional engineer preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills, with efficient use of Microsoft products.
  • Ability to pass background and drug screenings to obtain security clearances at a commercial nuclear plant.
  • Ability to travel to customer or project sites, which may include weekends.  

Additional Information

SOCOTEC offers generous compensation packages including salary, benefits & bonus based upon relevant experience.

This role requires in-office attendance 4 days per week, based in our Amesbury, MA office; however, candidates located near any of SOCOTEC's other Northeast offices — including Charlestown, MA, New York, NY, Worcester, MA, or Chicago, IL — can also be considered

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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