Engineer - Electrical

About the role

We are searching for an Electrical Engineer to join our growing operation in New Iberia, LA.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for the sales and project management teams.
• Provide technical guidance to support a team selling environment.
• Daily interface with customers and staff to ensure project schedules and performance objectives are met safely and on schedule.
• Design and evaluate electrical systems associated with the Divisions portfolio of products.
• Aid in developing capital project programs for new equipment in the Marine, Oil and Gas, and Industrial markets.
• Plan and implement research methodology and procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
• Oversee assigned projects to assure they are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Absorb and implement planning for layout for electrical controls to meet customer requirements.
• Assist in the development of budgets, estimating labor, and material costs for projects associated with controls and power distribution related to division sales activities.
• Utilize corporate Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software to ensure data is managed and reporting is accurate.
• Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
• Generate detailed design drawings in AutoCAD to support our manufacturing activities.
• Inspect completed power system and controls installations, and test and observe operations to ensure conformance to design, equipment specifications, and compliance with operational and safety standards.
• Provide technical support to commissioning and field service personnel as needed.
• Attend technical meetings as necessary.
• Conduct field surveys, study graphs, diagrams, and other engineering data to identify and correct power system and control problems.
• Compile data and write reports regarding existing and potential engineering studies and projects.
• Investigate customer complaints, determine nature and extent of problem, and recommend remedial measures.
• Follow and enforce all safety rules and procedures; identify and report all safety issues.
• Complete training requirements identified by Caterpillar to earn and maintain job specific training certifications as required.
• Embrace and support quality management system initiatives to achieve a continuous improvement environment.

Requirements

• Electrical Engineering Degree (BSEE) or 2 yr degree with equivalent experience.
• AutoCAD Experience.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills with ability to be flexible in handling changing schedules and priorities.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in power systems and controls design and operation preferred.

Qualifications

• Most Important Qualifications: Electrical Engineering Degree (BSEE) or 2 yr degree with equivalent experience.
• AutoCAD Experience.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills with ability to be flexible in handling changing schedules and priorities.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in power systems and controls design and operation preferred.

Skills

• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills with ability to be flexible in handling changing schedules and priorities.

Benefits

Louisiana Cat Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• $50,000 Company Funded Life Policy (if enrolled in Health)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer, Supplemental Life and additional voluntary policies
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Technician Tool Loan Program up to $2,000
• Safety Boot / Safety Prescription Glasses Allowances
• Employee Discounts
• Credit Union
• Techician Career Development Program - Shop & Field Service Training

Pay

$Competitive Pay

Schedule

N/A