Electrical Project Engineer

Company: Cannon Corp
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

Cannon CorpDescription:You'll Come for a Job---But You'll Stay for an Exciting Career!Engineering and Designing Reliable, Responsive, Solutions.SINCE 1976, CANNON has provided creative solutions to clients in the energy industry, water resources, public infrastructure, and commercial and residential development. We work hard. We play hard. We have fun.JOIN CANNON as an ELECTRICAL PROJECT ENGINEER in SAN LUIS OBISPO or IRVINE. San Luis Obispo is on the beautiful central coast of California, has temperate weather, scenic beaches, is surrounded by the wine country, and offers endless recreational opportunities. Irvine offers warm weather, beautiful scenery, and is a top bicycling city with miles of on-road bicycle lanes and mountain bike trails. It is one of the safest communities and the public schools have consistently ranked among the best in California.PROJECTS INCLUDE Water Resources, Transportation, Recreational Facilities, Solar Facilities, Oil Field Applications, Agriculture, Food Processing.ELECTRICAL PROJECT ENGINEER JOB SUMMARYThis position prepares plans, specifications, and estimates in connection with the design, construction, or maintenance of various engineering projects with emphasis on power distribution and motor controls. The successful candidate will work under the direction and supervision of a Project Manager or more Senior Engineer.ELECTRICAL PROJECT ENGINEER JOB DUTIES

• Designs and prepares plans, specifications, and estimates of probable construction costs for a variety of electrical engineering projects.
• Creating electrical drawing sets, with the help of the project manager or electrical engineer and designers.
• Performs electrical calculations and studies for power projects, i.e. voltage drop, fault current, arc flash, load studies, etc.
• Coordinates with clients, vendors, material suppliers, and contractors to obtain information and make appropriate electrical equipment selections and prepares specifications.
• Provides construction support activities such as field observations, answering request for information (RFI), and reviewing contractor submittals and reports.
• Works closely with other engineering practices and project managers, informing them of work progress, problems, and questions.
• Assists in the preparation of proposals. Requirements:
  • Must have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college with a concentration in power preferred.
  • 2 - 5 years of experience in power design.
  • EIT certification required.
  • Must be knowledgeable in NEC (National Electrical Code).
  • Must have low voltage design experience (1,000 volts and below). Medium voltage experience is a plus.
  • Experience with SKM or ETAP electrical modeling and design software a plus.
  • Working knowledge in AutoCAD.
  • Be able to communicate and coordinate effectively as part of a team.WE OFFER competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package, remote work flexibility, and an active and positive team-building work environment.Equal Employment Opportunity, M, F, disability, protected veteran statusCompensation details: 34.57-51.7 Hourly WagePIe30bbcd358dd-37820-36910109

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