Electrical Integration Technician
The Boring Company · Bastrop, TX · 4 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Responsibilities
- Install, upgrade, and repair of electrical systems, controls equipment and instrumentation on our proprietary tunnel boring machines and supporting equipment
- Install and wire complete power distribution equipment and panels, including transformers, breakers, outlets, motor controls, VFDs, relays and sensors
- Install, connect and start-up equipment such as motors, pumps, fans, compressors, generators and industrial machines
- Implement control and automation systems using PLCs and industrial automation equipment
- Understand the principles of measuring levels, pressures, temperatures, flow, and analytical processes using instrumentation
- Consulting manuals, reading and interpreting circuit diagrams, blueprints, and schematics
- Assisting design team in design documentation and review process
- Work with engineers to integrate electrical systems with mechanical structures, mechanisms, and software packages
Requirements
- Apprentice License
- Associate's Degree in relevant field
- 1+ years experience in a similar role
- Must be comfortable working in narrow and confined spaces, outdoors, and in a typical construction-site environment
Qualifications
- Journeyman or Master License
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or similar
- Knowledgeable about high voltage power systems, including electric machines, motor controllers, transformers, and other grid-level electronics
- Knowledgeable with various types of industrial automation and automotive DAQ technologies
- Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other engineering disciplines
- Acute attention to detail
- Experience with a variety of motor types (DC, AC induction, Synchronous, etc)
- Experience designing and implementing feedback control systems for electric machines
- Experience working with PLCs (Beckhoff preferred)
- Experience designing panels, enclosures, and harnesses for rugged environments
- High voltage safety training
Additional Requirements
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. unassisted
- Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Ability to travel for short and extended trips as needed
- Ability to work outdoors in heavy construction areas
Pay
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Variable schedule to accommodate project needs.
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees
Culture
We are a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.