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Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Tetra Tech Careers
Salt Lake, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 12/7/2023 CLOSED ON 1/20/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer position at Tetra Tech Careers?

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

Employer: Tetra Tech, Inc. 

Location of employment: 4750 West 2100 South, Suite 400, Salt Lake City, Utah 84120

Job Title: Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Job Duties:

  • Create electrical system design documents including equipment specifications, single line diagrams, and conduit and cable design, in support of industrial plant operations.
  • Create 3D Lighting models and lighting study using DiaLUX software to ensure adequate light based on requirements set by NEC (National Electrical Code) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
  • Use Matlab data analysis tool to review and manipulate mass quantities of data.
  • Use deferential equation and complex analysis principles to study, plot and program power and control systems.
  • Create control systems design documents including junction box diagrams, loop drawings, I/O wiring diagrams, data sheets, and other documents in support of industrial plant operations, using MS Office, AutoCAD, Visio, Vendor Software.
  • Review and approve project drawings and documents to ensure they meet company and client specifications.
  • Evaluate and understand electrical and control system drawings, using knowledge of industrial control systems, 4-20mA, HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer Protocol), and Fieldbus.
  • Redline technical drawings and documents.
  • Adhere to ANSI(American National Standards Institute), ISA(International Society of Automation), API(American Petroleum Institute), ASME(American Society of Mechanical Engineers), MSHA(Mine Safety and Health Administration) and OSHA codes.
  • Perform electrical calculations and control system design.
  • Follow project development best practices, electrical and control system complexities, and evaluation of design timelines.
  • Prepare Cost Estimates, Specifications, Project Status Reports and Project Timelines.
  • Assemble budgets from vendor and subcontractor costs.
  • Perform technical writing and explain complex ideas including design recommendations.
  • Provide Programming applications to support the execution and commissioning of projects using Vendor Software.
  • Perform ladder logic and function block coding programming functions.

Qualifications:

Education Required: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. 

Experience Required: 1 year of experience as an Electrical Engineer.

Special Requirements

  • Demonstrable knowledge of and prior experience using: MS Office, and AutoCAD, Visio, and Vendor software.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of and prior experience in industrial control systems, 4-20mA, HART, and Fieldbus.
  • Demonstrable knowledge and prior experience performing lighting design and control parameters using DiaLUX.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of ANSI, ISA, API, ASME, MSHA, and OSHA codes.
  • Ability to perform electrical calculations and control system design.
  • Ability to utilize Matlab to review, manipulate and model complex Power and Control systems.
  • Ability to evaluate and understand electrical and control system drawings.
  • Ability to redline technical drawings and documents.
  • Knowledge of project development best practices, electrical and control system complexities, and evaluation of design timelines.
  • Ability to assemble budgets from vendor and subcontractor costs.
  • Ability to perform technical writing and explain complex ideas including design recommendations.
  • Ability to perform programming functions including ladder logic and function block coding.
  • A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions. 

Travel Requirements: Domestic travel to client sites up to 4 times per year for up to 5 days per trip.

To Apply: Please submit an application with resume to guy.cinq-mars@tetratech.com and juan.rodriguez@tetratech.com. Reference SLC-1 in subject line. Only qualified applicants need apply. Do not apply if you are an H-1 or F-1 visa holder, or if you otherwise require employer sponsorship to obtain U.S. employment authorization. Do not apply if you are not eligible to be employed in the U.S.

About Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.

Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

Twitter: @TetraTechJobs

Facebook: @TetraTechCareers

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

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