Electrical Engineer Project Manager Jobs in Spring, TX

We are ERock!

ERock is a leader and innovator in distributed energy. ERock has responded to long-term trends in electricity by becoming the first smart-grid supplier to US energy consumers. The company installs, operates, and integrates its highly flexible, low-cost, and quick-response distributed generation to increase reliability and stability, reduce costs and decrease carbon footprint.

At ERock, our backup generators ensure that customers will never be without power, allowing their business to operate normally when there is an outage in the area. Our innovative approach provides customers with highly reliable, ultra-clean backup generation at a fraction of the cost of traditional backup solutions. We seek those who share our commitment to customer service, innovation, and ingenuity.

Role Overiew:

We are looking to hire a detailed-oriented, driven, and resourceful electrical engineer to assume Design Engineering responsibilities for multiple (microgrid reliability as a service) Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of performing project and electrical engineering work - mechanical engineering experience is a plus. The position will report to the Director of Microgrid Engineering and will work a hybrid schedule based out of our headquarters in downtown Houston, TX.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform the following under supervision of Project Lead Engineer:

Project Engineering Coordination:

• Coordinate technical aspects of the project.
• Coordinate with electric utility companies for distributed generation service request and commissioning for the assigned projects.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, stakeholders, and other disciplines in support of project completion.
• Assist the Project team in meeting project goals including, but not limited to schedule, budget, safety, and overall quality.
• Assist / guide Designers and junior Engineers in technical aspects of their work.
• Identify, analyze, and manage technical risk on projects under direction of the Project Manager.
• Provide engineering support, as needed, during the sales phase of the projects.
• Conduct condition assessments of existing electrical systems.
• Conduct site visits as necessary.

Project Design Packages and Applications:

• Prepare, check and review detailed point-to-point project design packages for scope, completeness, constructability and quality.
• Ability to create Project Design Packages including but not limited to one-line & layout drawings, electrical schematics, bills of material, and procedures (in accordance with applicable codes) with minimal supervision.
• Create/Review equipment and material (i.e. switchgear, transformers, wire/cables, etc.) technical specifications for procurement and ensure they meet/exceed compliance with all project requirements and applicable codes.
• Prepare Interconnect applications.
• Supervise, review, and approve the work of third-party engineers and designers.
• Create and maintain project specific documentation prior to, during, and following completion of the projects.
• Create as-built design drawings.

Power System Studies:

• Demonstrate the ability to do AutoCAD drawings and Power System modeling on ETAP.
• Perform Load Flow, Short Circuit, Protection Coordination and Arc Flash studies.
• Create relay protection setting .rdb files

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering
• 5 years of combined experience in Electrical and Project Engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good theoretical background of MV & LV electrical power distribution, MV & LV Switchgear, Transformers, power generators, grounding systems, cable installation, and power systems studies.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of NEC, ANSI/NEMA and IEEE standards for the above.
• Power, Controls, and Utility systems experience.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office products (Project, Outlook, Word, Excel & Power Point) & various pdf editing/mark up software.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects.
• Effective written and oral communications.
• Additional responsibilities may be added at the direction of Company’s management.
• Ability to work in a team environment and coordinate with other areas to achieve goals and objectives.
• Ability to effectively manage time and complete projects on a timely basis.
• Ability to develop a good understanding of Company standards, practices and procedures pertaining to engineering and design.
• Work with minimum supervision, be a self-starter, be able to meet goals and deadlines on own initiative.
• Be self-motivated and able to maintain deadlines of assigned project deliverables, via reports from project management scheduling software.
• Developing a good understanding of Company standards, practices and procedures pertaining to engineering and design.
• The ability to drive all technical aspects of a project from cradle-to-grave with minimal supervision.
• The ability to draft effectively & efficiently in AutoCAD, is highly preferred.

Physical requirements and working conditions:

• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting including performing occasional site visits.
• Ability to use standard office equipment, including a computer.
• Stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions.
• Strength to lift and carry [files weighing up to 20 pounds].
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Family Leave
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match
• Paid Time Off – Sick & Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Hybrid Work Schedule!
• Cool Open-Office Concept

Do you have what it takes to join the ERock team? Send us your cover letter and resume today.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ERock is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

At ERock, we embrace diversity, including all the unique characteristics that make us human: race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, and education — to name a few. We understand and recognize that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our teams and our business. The foundation of our diversity efforts is closely tied to our core values specifically our value of “The Team” which includes “Mutual Respect, Openness, and Honesty.”