Talascend is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for a contract opportunity located in Cape Canaveral, FL.

This is a Short Term Assignment with an anticipated duration of 6-9 months.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria, using independent judgment with limited oversight. Performs electrical engineering design, including the development of single line diagrams, panel schedules, schematics, connection diagrams, load lists, etc.
Develops material requisitions and specifications for non-standard equipment and bills of material for off-the-shelf equipment and components.
Properly interprets and applies codes & standards and customer design requirements, for the preparation of electrical design documents, specifications, material requisitions and system descriptions related to design tasks.
Conducts extensive document and design checking to take a full suite of electrical engineering deliverables to 100% Design Complete.
Participates in and fosters a work environment that is based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
Ensures electrical systems designs comply with all applicable installation codes, regulations and standards.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 25: BS degree in Electrical Engineering with 6 years of related design experience.
Grade 26: BS degree in Electrical Engineering with 9 years of related design experience.
This role requires a facility-specific clearance that requires U.S. Citizenship to obtain.
Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Proficient experience in Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Strong knowledge & application of NEC code and ANSI/IEEE Standards.
Strong knowledge of electrical systems, schematics and electrical equipment layouts.
Strong understanding of engineering discipline drawings and system calculations such as short circuit and load-flow.
Ability to size equipment and perform cable sizing calculations.
Experience with ETAP and other industry wide electrical system design tools, such as CAD 2D, and electronic Cable Management System.
Must be able to effectively communicate, and work well with others and within a team.
Must be able to collaborate well with other disciplines.
Ability to cope with conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions and multiple tasks.
Excellent oral & written communications skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Grade 25: MS degree in Electrical Engineering with 4 years of related design experience.
Grade 26: MS degree in Electrical Engineering with 7 years of related design experience.
PE Registration – or in process of obtaining PE registration.
Experience with SETROUTE program and be able to input and complete corrections in the data base.
Previous client and/or DOD or DOE project experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of this position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary; other duties may be assigned as necessary. Background check and drug screen may be required for this position.

If you are interested in other positions with Talascend, please visit our website at www.talascend.com.

Talascend is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.