Electrical Engineer – Sustainability

Electrical Engineer 3 – Sustainability

Position:
Electrical Engineer 3 – Sustainability at M.C. Dean, Inc.

As an Electrical Engineer on the Sustainability team, you lead efforts to enhance the performance, safety, and reliability of electrical systems across facilities. Your role combines expertise in power system studies, power quality analysis, and electrical engineering to ensure system health and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. You collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including facilities management, operations, and engineering—to drive sustainable practices while maintaining operational excellence and cost effectiveness.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, for access to classified information. Ability to obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret clearance is required.

• Perform detailed arc flash hazard analysis in accordance with IEEE 1584 and NFPA 70E standards.
• Carry out short‑circuit, protective device coordination, and load‑flow studies.
• Conduct power‑quality analysis to identify issues at existing facilities.
• Develop electrical system models using software such as SKM, Power Tools, ETAP, or Easy Power.
• Collect and interpret site‑specific electrical data, including one‑line diagrams, equipment ratings, and protective device settings.
• Develop and update electrical one‑line diagrams for client facilities.
• Prepare and review arc flash reports, including incident energy calculations and recommended PPE levels.
• Provide technical guidance and support to clients on electrical safety compliance and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with field technicians, safety personnel, and project managers to ensure accurate data collection and project execution.
• Participate in the development and delivery of training materials on electrical safety and arc‑flash awareness.

• 5+ years of work experience with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering; 3+ years of experience with a Master of Science degree in Engineering.
• Experience leading troubleshooting, commissioning, and testing projects in power systems.
• Experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on existing buildings and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of electrical power and distribution systems.
• Experience interpreting electrical drawings, utility coordination, and protective relaying schemes.

• Experience conducting Arc Flash Hazard Analysis using NFPA 70E and IEEE standards.
• Ability to use Arc Flash software such as SKM or ETAP to produce analysis reports and conduct report reviews. Minimum experience required: 7 years.
• Proficiency in current electrical engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, applicable OSHA standards, working knowledge of the NEC, and demonstrated experience on or around energized equipment in an industrial setting with proper PPE.
• Excellent communication skills for responding to electrical safety questions and delivering program presentations.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to client sites for field data collection or support.
• Professionalism in client‑facing situations and written documentation.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of codes and standards related to electrical safety and power systems.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the arc‑flash analysis team.
• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office applications, including Acrobat, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, e.g., using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.