Akkodis

Electrical Engineer

HOUSTON, TXPosted 20 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.

  • Job overview

    The Electrical Engineer role involves designing and reviewing electrical systems for industrial or nuclear projects, impacting project success and safety.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The engineer will prepare and review electrical calculations, equipment specs, participate in vendor evaluations, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, support clients, and travel for design and construction reviews.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The position offers a $140K-170K annual salary, negotiable by experience and location, with benefits including 10% 401k match, major healthcare coverage, employment ownership, and 4-6 weeks PTO.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates need a BS in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in industrial or nuclear electrical design, experience with low/medium voltage systems, strong communication, detail orientation, and a PE license or ability to obtain one.

  • Job location and travel

    The job is located in multiple US cities including Lenexa, KS, Oak Ridge, TN, Denver, CO, Idaho Falls, ID, and Houston, TX, with travel to client and vendor sites required.

Company overview

Akkodis is a global leader in technology and engineering consulting, providing innovative solutions across various industries such as automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, and life sciences. They generate revenue through consulting services, project management, and delivering cutting-edge technology solutions tailored to client needs. Formed from the merger of AKKA Technologies and Modis in 2021, Akkodis combines deep industry expertise with a broad service portfolio, positioning itself as a key player in the digital transformation landscape. This strategic merger has enabled Akkodis to leverage synergies and expand its global footprint, offering enhanced value to its clients.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight your expertise in electrical engineering design, especially your experience with AC and DC power studies, ETAP software, and protective relay settings, as these are key requirements for this role at Akkodis.

  • Emphasize your skills in preparing detailed engineering calculations, equipment procurement specifications, and your ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, which are crucial for success in this position.

  • Apply through multiple platforms such as the Akkodis corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for this Electrical Engineer role.

  • Connect with Akkodis engineers or project managers on LinkedIn who work in electrical or industrial engineering divisions; use ice breakers like asking about their recent projects in power systems or expressing interest in how they integrate ETAP in their workflows.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'ETAP,' 'power studies,' 'protective relay settings,' 'equipment procurement,' and 'medium voltage distribution systems' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.

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