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Electrical Engineer

DKS Associates • Sacramento, CA, United States • 6m ago

Electrical Engineer

This position will perform a broad and interesting variety of electrical engineering work in support of transportation projects for multiple DKS offices. An important part of this position will be transportation electrification projects, including the planning and/or design of EV charging infrastructure installation for light, medium and heavy-duty fleets, public, workplace and residential charging. Another important part of the position will be electrical and power design for traffic signal, lighting and ITS elements for public agencies. Our ideal candidate will possess their Electrical Engineer PE (preferably California), and have knowledge in multiple areas, such as:

AC and DC EV charging hardware
EV charging software including load management
Electrical systems planning and design
Bi-directional charging (Vehicle to grid integration)
Distributed Energy Resources including solar and battery energy storage
Load forecasting
Power service design for traffic signal, lighting and ITS

What will you be doing?

Preparing design plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for projects that may include fleet operations, EV charging hardware, electrical systems, bidirectional charging, and traffic signal, street lighting and ITS elements such as CMS, CCTV, Traffic detection system (preferred).
Coordinating with electrical utilities regarding power upgrades.
Attending and leading client and project team meetings to provide project updates, resolve planning and design issues, and coordinate design elements with other disciplines

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies show that women, communities of color and historically underrepresented talent are less likely to apply to a position unless they meet every single qualification of the job. At DKS Associates we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just who we're looking for.

What are we looking for?

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field
5+ years of experience in the energy industry, utilities, electrical engineering, or similar field
A/E Industry project management or task lead experience required
Electrical Engineer PE required; CA Electrical Engineer PE preferred
Strong research and data analysis skills
Strong working knowledge with National Electric Codes (NEC) and Building Codes
Experience with Caltrans/WSDOT/ODOT design standard/specification (preferred)
Critical thinking
Curiosity and eagerness to be an industry thought leader
Understanding of electrical design related to AC and DC charging preferred
Working knowledge of industry practices and regulations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
GIS and data analysis skills preferred
Willing to work across offices and travel for projects as needed.

What are our Benefits?

DKS offers its employee-owners a comprehensive benefits package. We have designed a benefit plan we are proud of. One that encourages happy, healthy, and engaged employee-owners. We offer:

10 Vacation Days & 8.66 Sick Pay Days
8 Paid Holidays
Employer paid Disability, Life, AD&D Insurance Coverage
100% DKS paid Medical Premium for our employee-owners
80% DKS paid Medical Premium for spouse and dependents of our employee-owners
Extremely affordable Dental, & Vision Plans
Flexible Spending Account (Health Care & Dependent Care), Transit Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account Options
Paid Jury/Witness Duty
Paid Bereavement
Leave without Pay
Transit Subsidy
Pre-tax Commuter Option
Referral Bonus Program
DKS funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401k Pre-tax and Roth options
Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement

Our Commitment to your Professional Growth

Training & Educational Assistance
Professional Registration Award
Technical & Professional Societies
Conferences & Seminars
Annual Bonus Program
Years of Service Awards
Hybrid Schedule

Salary Range

Engineer: $112,600 - $167,100 per year

DKS is proud to be 100% employee-owned with a commitment to making a meaningful difference in our communities. As part of the DKS team you will be part of a collaborative environment where every employee-owner is encouraged to share ideas and participate in strategic discussions focused on shaping the future of transportation and of our firm. At DKS we put our employee-owners first. We realize our unique and diverse employee-owners are the heart of our firm. Not only do we work hard to accomplish our goals, we also play hard to celebrate our victories! We welcome the opportunity for you to become an employee-owner of DKS!

DKS Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.

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