Senior Electrical Design Engineer

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Job Summary

We are currently seeking a highly motivated, energetic engineer to join our team. In this role you will be the “technical face” on projects and will be working with clients to design custom (low & medium voltage) switchgear & control solutions to meet their technical specifications. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interpret project write-ups, customer specifications, drawings, and correspondence
• Develop detailed electrical designs for low & medium voltage switchgear & controls for systems that control multiple generators and parallel to one or more utility sources
• Research & create Bill of Material
• Create AC and DC schematics, component layouts, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams for project submittals, construction drawings and As-built’s
• Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to specify & approve component parts and assemblies
• Design and implement power system control schemes including switchgear transfer control, load management control, generator control, microgrid control and SCADA system development.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, NFPA, NEC, and UL
• Provide Engineering/Technical support to manufacturing, test and product support
• Complete design reviews to check accuracy and completeness of designs
• Research and learn what new technology is available & applicable for projects

NOTE:  This job description is not all-inclusive and other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.  In keeping with our corporate culture, all employees are expected to do “whatever it takes” to get the job done.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related field is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in work related to electrical power and controls preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of low and medium voltage power systems design including grounding schemes.
• Knowledge of installation, troubleshooting, design and programming of automated control systems using PLC’s, HMI’s, PC controls, and distributed processing
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints for power control and automation at a Power Systems level
• Experience creating drawings in AutoCad or AutoCad electrical
• Knowledge of Electrical codes is essential
• Knowledge of UL891, UL1558, UL Medium Voltage & UL508A would be a plus
• Experience in dealing with multiple disciplines such as contractors, consultants, engineers, end users, etc.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work effectively within cross functional teams
• Attention to detail, efficient time management, and effective planning skills
•  Ability to quickly adapt to multiple and often changing schedules and priorities in a deadline driven environment
• Knowledge of PLC platforms and communication protocols such as Modbus and Canbus

Salary: $100,300.00 - $160,500

Position Demands

Physical Demands (essential functions)

• Sit for long periods of time, talking, seeing, primarily sedentary work in an office with desk with chair, long periods of use of computer mouse and long periods of looking at monitors and drawings.
• Travel as needed

Work Environment

• Office area.
• Manufacturing shop environment

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”