Job Description

NASC GLOBAL is thrilled to partner with our distinguished client in their search for a Senior Electrical Power Engineer located in Davenport, IA, 52806.

Overview:
This role is pivotal in leading projects focused on energy efficiency and electrical distribution.

Required Top Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Experience in aerospace/aviation/defense.
5 years of engineering experience and 3 years of project management experience.
Proficiency in managing power distribution projects and improving plant electrical distribution networks.

Compensation and Benefits:
Our client recognizes the value of your expertise and offers a competitive compensation package between $145,000 and $155,000, reflecting your experience, education, certifications, and skills. This commitment underlines their dedication to attracting and retaining top talent for this essential role.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Capital Projects: Manage projects from initial funding approval to completion, with budgets exceeding $1Million, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and within scope.
Innovate for Efficiency: Identify and develop creative solutions aimed at enhancing energy efficiency, aligned with DPW energy reduction goals.
Enhance Reliability: Execute projects that bolster the reliability of the plant’s electrical distribution network while minimizing risks.
Budget Management: Oversee project budgets, ensuring adherence to planned expenditures and delivering tasks as scheduled, culminating in formal project closeout reports.
Ensure Compliance: Uphold engineering standards in accordance with NEC/NFPA/IEEE guidelines throughout all project phases.
Direct Field Activities: Coordinate with designers, maintenance teams, and contractors during field construction and manage electrical power outages, resolving operational challenges as they arise.
Lead Recovery Efforts: Provide expert guidance during power outages, engaging in failure analysis and leading teams to identify root causes and solutions.
Support Major Projects: Offer technical leadership and commissioning support for significant capital projects that enhance energy efficiency and improve the distribution network.
Identify Energy Efficiency Initiatives: Collaborate with local power companies to secure rebates for energy efficiency projects.
Conduct Studies: Manage arc flash and short circuit studies as per DPW standards, addressing any issues through capital or expense measures as necessary.
Flexibility Required: While this is primarily a first-shift role, occasional off-shift hours and weekend support may be required to ensure operational continuity.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
At least 5 years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
Minimum of 3 years in project management, skilled in developing scope, specifications, and technical designs.
Basic understanding of medium voltage power distribution.

Desired Technical Skills: