Equipment Electrical Engineer

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enables clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

Job Description

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Equipment Consulting team in Plano, TX or Alpharetta, GA. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set to join the Equipment Consulting team, whose responsibilities extend beyond those of traditional engineers.

The ideal person for this role will need to not only have a strong grasp of Electrical Engineering but also be flexible and a strategic thinker able to take on a variety of tasks.

As a member of the Equipment Consulting team, this individual will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and collaborate with experienced professionals on complex assignments. This role offers exposure to diverse client engagements and the opportunity to apply technical expertise while developing professionally in a dynamic consulting environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Inspect and evaluate damages to different types of electrical and electronic systems, such as, circuit breakers, transformers, power distribution, switchgear, generators, bus ducts, information technology equipment, electronic systems, and a variety of other electrical/electronic equipment.
• Conduct configuration audits.
• Analyze requirements and specifications to determine comparable equipment replacements.
• Research equipment repair and replacement costs, including both new and used options. Evaluate repairability in comparison with replacement cost to support recommendations.
• Determine fair market equipment appraisals. Expected to produce 3+ page written reports regularly.
• Travel to loss site locations to conduct inspections/assessments and meetings with our Clients and the Insured, vendors, and manufacturers' representatives. Depending on workload travel is typically weekly for 2-3 days and out of state. Larger projects could increase travel duration and return visits.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering with over 5 years of experience in engineering design, analysis, or applications
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• A desire to learn, excel and grow with us and within the profession.
• Adaptable to change and self-motivated.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, with regular onsite attendance in the Plano, TX or Alpharetta, GA office as needed.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 80% of the time for local and out-of-state project assignments, with approximately half of travel occurring as same-day trips.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to travel up to 80% of the time for local and out-of-state project assignments, with approximately half of travel occurring as same-day trips.
• Must be able to access and inspect all areas of mechanical, electrical and/or IT equipment
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting.
• Some industrial sites require walking long distances.
• Must pass a “Fit Test” for respiratory protection.

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering.

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email jobs@jsheld.com. Include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.