Electrical Project Engineer

About the role

The Electrical Project Engineer I supports the North American Retrofit, Repair, and Modernization (RMR) Project Team. The RMR team designs, specifies, and commissions retrofit and modernization projects across North America.

Responsibilities

• Develop code-compliant electrical systems that meet customer specifications
• Translate sales drawings and specifications into a fully functional system description for RFP generation
• Optimize system functionality from the as-sold concept to a working electrical design within the project budget, collaborating with other disciplines
• Perform system and component level calculations for proper sizing of components and equipment, including conductor sizing, voltage drop, motor starters, overcurrent protection, short circuit protection, control panels, and control networks
• Engineer project-specific solutions for non-standard design applications
• Specify electrical equipment required for complete electrical systems that operate and control both Vanderlande manufactured and third-party equipment
• Use software tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, Word, and Excel to develop electrical designs including wiring diagrams, termination lists, and bills of materials
• Document engineering decisions through design plans, installation documentation, and engineering instructions for site supervisors and installation subcontractors
• Travel to project sites as needed to conduct site surveys
• Support installation and commissioning both on-site and from the Marietta, GA office
• Maintain project document control using a rights-based database system

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, or Associate degree in EE/ET with 8 years of related experience
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 33% with occasional international travel opportunities
• Ability to think conceptually at the overall system level and translate this into a detailed system design
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly understand and set expectations for deliverables
• Ability to manage time-sensitive situations while maintaining attention to detail
• Willingness to learn
• Proactive mindset
• Ability to work autonomously or in a team environment
• Strong problem-solving and research skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to drive process improvements
• Experience in project management or leading teams
• Experience using project planning and deliverables tracking tools
• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical or other drafting tools
• Experience with Autodesk tools including Navisworks
• Advanced knowledge of NFPA 70
• Advanced knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards
• Advanced knowledge of NFPA 79
• Advanced knowledge of UL 508A
• Basic knowledge of ISO 13849-1