Electrical Engineer I at Cornerstone Energy Services Inc.

About Cornerstone Energy Services

Cornerstone Energy Services, Inc. specializes in engineering, survey, and land solutions for the energy infrastructure sector. From initial concept through project completion, we provide comprehensive services including civil, process, mechanical, and I&E engineering; project management; survey and mapping; and right-of-way acquisition.

We Collaborate Closely With Developers And Operators Of Oil And Gas Pipelines And Electric Transmission Systems, Supporting Both Extensive Linear Projects And Site-specific Developments. Our Work Is Guided By Three Core Values

• Safety – protecting the public, our clients, and our team
• Advocacy – prioritizing the best interests of our clients
• Integrity – upholding professionalism and accountability in every aspect of our operations
  
  

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepare calculations, schematic designs, layouts, reports, etc. for energy infrastructure projects involving oil, gas, LNG, CNG, propane systems, and renewable resources.
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, tests and aerial photographs to plan and design projects.
• Exercise discretion and judgment and apply engineering principles to meet project challenges.
• Contribute to teams that help clients meet the challenges of energy delivery system operation and development.
• Utilize various computer programs for data and information gathering, formula calculations, various studies and report generating and preparing written reports.
• Demonstrates initiative on moderate problem solving within assigned tasks.
• Attend client meetings - day or night.
• Works under the close supervision of more senior staff.
• Project engineering to include:
• Specify and/or evaluate electrical equipment and process instrumentation.
• Specify lighting fixtures for industrial facilities.
• Perform load calculations, arc flash studies, cathodic protection reports, lightning studies, etc.
• Specify conductor size and type for power distribution, controls and communications circuits.
• Specify protective devices (fuses, circuit breakers) for motor circuits and other equipment circuits.
• Develop one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel schematics and cable schedules.
• Determine Hazardous Locations of project area and apply to all of the above.
• Review and/or specify PLC-based systems and integrate into proposed or existing systems.
• Produce Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) from Process Flow Diagram piping.
• Progress toward engineer licensure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Work Environment

• Duties are performed in office and field settings.
• Office work may include prolonged seated tasks, extended keyboarding, and use of computer screen.
• Field settings may include work outdoors and on construction sites during all weather conditions.
• May be requested to work overtime and/or weekends.
• Position may require travel (up to 90%); valid driver’s license and acceptable DMV record required.
  
  

Physical requirements

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use stairs, use hands, reach, talk and hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knows and applies basic engineering principles and practices and has the ability to apply them using discretion and judgement.
• The ability to make simple drawings and technical computations.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
• Excellent computer/internet skills and a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Working knowledge of the National Electric Code preferred but not required.
  
  

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 0 – 3 years of experience.
• EIT preferred but not required