Electrical Engineer
Title: Electrical Engineer
Location: New Orleans, LA
Duration: One-year contract with possible Direct Hire
Hourly Rate: Negotiable – based on years of experience
JOB SUMMARY:
Client is currently looking for experienced electrical engineers to join their team supporting large multi-discipline projects for a large international mining company copper and gold mine located in Indonesia. The mining company has a dynamic portfolio of expansion and growth projects at this mine location. Electrical engineers should be prepared to lead, learn, and actively participate in the development and implementation of electrical designs for miscellaneous projects. As an integral part of the electrical design team, an electrical engineer will be given the opportunity to grow by:
• Developing electrical power generation, distribution, protection, and related control systems
• Preparing construction drawings and documents including equipment location plans, interconnect wiring diagrams, wiring schematics, cable and tray layouts, equipment supports, cable schedules, and lighting, etc.
• Developing electrical models and reports using various modelling software packages (e.g. SKM, ETAP, PLSCAD, AmpCalc, ATP)
• Working with other team members including clients and vendors
• Accepting and using guidance from other engineers and designers on the team
• Participate in feasibility studies, equipment selection, equipment specification/procurement, design drawing development
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university and 5 to 15 years of relevant experience in plant/facility electrical designs
• Knowledge in the principles and practices of engineering NEC, ANSI, IEEE
• Knowledge of appropriate software (MS Office, Teams, AutoCAD) and data analysis
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to a diversely educated audience.
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety of yourself and others
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Professional and detail oriented
Other preferred qualities:
• Experience using software analysis tools such as ETAP, SKM, PLS CAD, or EMTP• Overhead line design experience
• Power generation design experience
• Mine design experience
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Contract -
Job function
Engineering and Design -
Industries
Mining, Oil and Gas, and Engineering Services
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