Jobs · Information Technology · North Carolina

Electrical Technical Specialist

Integrated Power Services · Burlington, NC · 4 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401k Employer Match
  • Bonus Incentives
  • Extensive Training & Career Development Programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Medical, Dental and Vision plans
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • And more

Responsibilities & Expectations

  • Provide engineering support to management, sales, and operational teams at the service center.
  • Assist with integration and harmonization of engineering activities, procedures, and techniques.
  • Develop designs, single‑line diagrams, and drawings for power system equipment such as switchboards, switchgears, and motor control centers.
  • Develop and create designs for projects including switchboards, LV and MV switchgear, MCCs, and E‑houses.
  • Liaise with shop supervisors and the operations manager to oversee construction of equipment.
  • Specify parts and collaborate with procurement on ordering parts for projects and maintaining long‑lead stock items.
  • Actively participate in the IPS UCE tier meeting process.
  • Contribute to building the technical repository for standard work instructions, forms, data sheets, and final reports.
  • Assist HSE with safety issues.
  • Utilize Continuous Improvement Process Solution (CIPS) tools and processes.
  • Familiarity with CAD drafting (Computer‑Aided Design) is required.

Qualifications & Competencies

  • 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Diligence: Ability to design and develop intricate electrical systems and components while tracking multiple design elements and technical requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles: Expertise in power control systems (switchboard, switchgear), motor control centers, electrical distribution equipment, application, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
  • Communication skills: Strong collaboration abilities, clear explanation of designs, and effective instruction during product development, production, construction, and customer interactions. Experience with contract negotiations is desirable.
  • Project management: Ability to manage power‑system or related projects to ensure tasks are completed on schedule and within budget.
  • Writing skills: Excellent technical writing for reports, interconnection studies, standards development, specifications, requirement documents, and status updates, understandable to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
  • Leadership skills: Proven ability to drive innovation and successfully implement projects.
  • Education: AAS or BE in Electrical Engineering or related experience.
  • License: None required.
  • Travel: None required.

You’ll thrive at IPS if you…

  • Lead with integrity and prioritize safety, maintaining high ethical standards.
  • Value teamwork and accountability, taking responsibility and delivering on commitments.
  • Focus on the customer, delivering an unmatched experience and exceeding expectations.
  • Have an entrepreneurial spirit—proactive, innovative, and comfortable in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Communicate effectively and with purpose, keeping everyone informed with clear, concise messaging.
  • Stay curious and love to learn, continuously seeking new knowledge and personal growth.

Who We Are

Integrated Power Services (IPS) is the industry’s leading and fastest‑growing service provider, delivering single‑source electromechanical and power‑management solutions that enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure across North America and the United Kingdom. We serve over 40,000 essential customer locations—including renewable energy pioneers, hospitals, manufacturers, and municipalities—helping them avoid costly downtime and ensure mission‑critical operations. Joining IPS means becoming part of a team that revolutionizes equipment and process reliability across sectors such as power generation and petrochemicals, while upholding our shared values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

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