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Electrical EngineerPalisades Tahoe • Truckee, CA, United States
Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Palisades Tahoe • Truckee, CA, United States
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Year Round

Palisades Tahoe

We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Job Summary : Palisades Tahoe is looking for an Electrical Engineer and / or an Electrical Engineering Technician to assist in the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, modernization and installation of the complex control, motor, drive and electrical systems on our ski lifts, tramways, snowmaking systems and overall electrical infrastructure.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Hourly :

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC's hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and / or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Base hourly pay range : $32.25 - $45.15 per hour

A Great Job and Benefits to Match :

  • Free skiing + riding privileges to 16 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
  • Healthcare options for both Seasonal & Year-Round employees
  • Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.
  • 401(k) plan with generous company match
  • Free lift tickets, plus 50% off lift tickets
  • 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades & Alpine
  • 30% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Patagonia, Oakley, and more!
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Essential Job Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks include the following; other duties may be assigned :

  • Work under supervision of the more senior Engineers
  • Assist in troubleshooting of the resorts electrical and control systems
  • Provide support (both technical and hands-on) during the installation and testing of new electrical and control systems
  • Provide support to the more senior level team members as required and directed.
  • Work to familiarize yourself with the details of the electrical / control systems on the ski lifts and snowmaking systems at the resort
  • Take lead role in small to mid-size engineering / design projects under direction of the Professional Engineer (PE).
  • Assist in generation of engineering documents and drawings
  • Assist with document control
  • Perform low / mid level PLC and HMI programming tasks as directed
  • Perform low / mid level AC / DC Drive programming tasks as directed
  • Ongoing maintenance, operation, programming and troubleshooting of the "Resort Wide Monitor System"
  • Competencies and Job Requirements :

  • Familiar with relay based safety systems, PLC based systems, AC and DC Digital motor drives, motor controls and associated systems / equipment.
  • Demonstratable ability to lead / manage small to medium size installation and testing projects
  • Familiarity with the National Electric Code (NEC)
  • Familiarity with the electrical requirement of ANSI B77.1 standard for aerial lifts and tramways
  • Ability to perform basic programming and monitoring of both AC and DC Digital Motor Drive Systems
  • Familiarity with PLC programming software and ability to use Laptop computer to go "Online" with the PLC systems for monitoring and troubleshooting
  • Familiar with AutoCad Lite software and ability to assist in generation / updating of schematics and drawings
  • Knowledge of motor control concepts and systems
  • Knowledge of single-phase and three-phase power distribution systems
  • Overall understanding of ski lift systems (mechanical and electrical)
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Must be capable of driving and riding on : Snowmobiles (Training Provided), All Terrain Vehicles such as Side by Side & Four-wheeler (Training Provided)
  • Must have own general electrical tools and multi-meter (Company tool allowance available). Specialized tools will be provided.
  • Intermediate or better skiing ability preferred but not required
  • Physical Requirements :

    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.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, and hear. Must be capable of walking or standing 90% or more of a normal 8-hour work shift. Must be capable of occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 50lbs. Must be capable of occasionally squatting, bending, kneeling, reaching, and balancing, able to climb ladders and shovel snow. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

    Working Conditions :

    Indoor / Outdoor : While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee will frequently be exposed to extreme cold, wetness and / or humidity, and occasionally blizzards and extreme storm conditions.

    Hazardous Materials / Noise : The noise level in the work place is usually moderate.

    Equipment Used in Job : Describe equipment used in job.

    Education and Experience :

    Required :

  • Four Year bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (or closely related engineering field)
  • Minimum one year (post-graduation) working with industrial electrical systems (motor control, PLC's, motor drives, etc.)
  • Demonstrated aptitude and desire to learn high level electrical control, PLC's and motor drive systems.
  • Preferred :

  • Seven plus years experience working with ski lift / tramway / snowmaking electrical systems
  • For information on Alterra Mountain Company's Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com / social-responsibility. Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.

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