Job Summary

McCord Engineering, Inc. (MEI) is looking for an electric distribution electrical engineer to join our firm.  The ideal candidate will have a professional engineering (PE) license, but an individual who can become a PE will be considered.  The position will be full-time, primarily involved with electric distribution engineering designs for municipal and electric cooperative clients all over Texas.  The candidate will be required to work in the MEI College Station office.  

• Able to design or provide detailed direction to technical staff in one or more of the following electric engineering areas: overhead distribution line designs, system planning, and system modeling.
• Provide interpretation of relevant codes, standards, regulations, and guidelines (including NESC).
• Project management on smaller projects, including direct client relationships.
• Coordinate tasks between departments within MEI, sub-consultants, vendors, and clients.

  Examples of Duties: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work expected to be performed. The examples of work performed are neither restricted to nor all-encompassing of the duties to be performed under this job title.  

• Overhead electric distribution power line construction staking & inventory
• Overhead electric distribution power line construction staking sheet development
• Be proficient at Computer Aided Drafting (AutoCAD)
• Supervise the preparation of cost estimates for overhead electric distribu­tion power line projects

• Prepare plan and profile drawings for electric distribu­tion power line design or permit

  QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of electrical engineering as applied to the design and construction of an electrical power distribution (EPD) system.
• Methods and materials used in the construction, operation, and maintenance of an EPD system.
• Fundamentals and practices of electrical engineering.
• Safety practices and State and Federal regulations relating to EPD system operation, maintenance, and construction.
• Methods and tools of drafting.
• Computer applications: MS Office, AutoCAD, and EPD system analysis software.

  Ability to:

• Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with Federal and State laws, regulations, and policies.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Perform technical electrical engineering work of a complex nature.
• Review plans and documents for conformance to regulations.
• Develop design drawings for customers and construction teams.
• Gather data and make accurate engineering computations.
• Prepare plans and specifications, neatly and accurately.
• Establish and maintain electric cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

  EXPERIENCE Five years of experience in electrical engineering work is preferred but not required.  A PE license in the State of Texas is also preferred but not required.  Will consider an individual that has the ability to become a Professional Engineer.   EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in engineering preferably Power Engineering.   Competitive salary and excellent benefits.   JOB LOCATION

• College Station, TX
• Georgetown, TX