Entry level electrical engineer Jobs in Syracuse, NY

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Who are we looking for?

Our Northeast Engineering Design Organization is growing and looking for an Electrical Engineer to join the team! In this role, you will work on a variety of electrical power generation, distribution and utilization system projects for teams across the Northeast region of the US. In this role, you will be responsible for the creation and presentation of power studies, detailed design of electrical power systems, preparation of electrical equipment procurement specifications and preparation of electrical construction documents.

Our Hybrid Work Model:

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

This role can be based in one of the following office locations: Buffalo, NY | Syracuse, NY | Harrisburg, PA | King of Prusia, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | Hyannis, MA | Burlington, MA

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Knowledge Management System: Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice.
• Process Design Engineering: Contribute to the analysis of information and the specification of the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems to deliver the end product within specified cost and quality parameters.
• Improvement/Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.
• Engineering Standards Specification: Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards.
• Engineering Inspections: Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Product and Solution Development: Carry out a range of product development and engineering activities. Use established systems to analyze customer needs and define and deliver products.
• Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Contract Management: Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan.
• Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and supervise its implementation to support the development and validation of engineering solutions.
• Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.

What you’ll bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineering license or ability to obtain it
• 5-10 years of experience in the design of electrical power generation, distribution and utilization systems including high voltage main and secondary substations, power distribution equipment, protective relaying and metering, electrical power generating equipment and systems, UPS and power conditioning systems, lightning and surge protection systems, motors and motor controls, indoor/outdoor lighting systems, electrical heat tracing, wiring methods and/or grounding systems
• Experience working on water and wastewater projects
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit (beneficial but not required)
• Solid understanding of NFPA 70 (NEC) and other electrical industry codes, standards and recommended practices is preferred
• Familiarity with ETAP, SKM or other computer-assisted power study programs, and an interest or experience in performing short-circuit & protective relaying analysis and power studies is a plus
• Experience working with Visual Lighting software (AGi32 a plus)
• A basic understanding of PLC’s

Salary Range: $72,000 - $120,000 based on experience and location.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.