Instrument/Electrical Engineer - Pittsburgh, PA

About S&B

S&B is an exceptional full-service Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company, proudly maintaining private ownership and operation for over five decades. With extensive experience across industries including Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Energy Transition, Power, and Pulp & Paper, S&B delivers safe, timely, and cost-effective solutions while adhering to the highest industry standards. The company fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits to attract and retain top talent.

About the Role

Independently performs Electrical Engineering activities for all phases of electrical development and equipment design for projects of significant size and complexity, involving multiple engineering disciplines. Fully competent in conventional aspects of Electrical Engineering, with the ability to evaluate, select, adapt, and modify standard design criteria, methods, and procedures. Provides periodic evaluation of work done by less experienced engineers and requires knowledge of project management, including staffing and scheduling.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides technical guidance and coordinates manpower for the Electrical Engineering staff assigned to one or more projects.
• Assists in the evaluation and review for hiring of personnel.

Responsibilities

• Meets with clients’ technical staff to discuss technical information and features.
• Prepares sketches and performs calculations for detailed segments of a project.
• Conducts field trips to existing plants to gather operating data and equipment information.
• Prepares equipment specifications, inquiry and purchase requisitions for approval.
• Evaluates vendors' bids and drawings to assure compliance with specifications.
• Communicates equipment design to clients and other design disciplines.
• Reviews and approves design drawings for assigned segments of a project.
• May participate in reviews of Process Flow Diagrams and Piping and Instrument Diagrams.
• Participates in the preparation of equipment lists and load summaries.
• Monitors subcontracted technical services' activities.
• Participates in the preparation of design guides, guide specifications, and contract proposals.
• May supervise and direct the activities of other personnel working on one or more projects.
• Provides input to estimates, proposals, scheduling, and manpower planning.
• Participates in plant start-ups and field assignments as required.
• Participates in equipment inspections at vendors' facilities.
• May plan, organize, and supervise design-engineering activities for large or multiple projects.
• May participate with construction personnel concerning constructability issues related to field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling of construction activities.
• May require foreign travel and assignment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent working knowledge/experience).
• Cognizant of the capabilities and limitations of various computer software packages and automated engineering and design equipment.
• Registration as a licensed professional engineer is required.

Qualifications

• Normally requires at least a 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering.

Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of clients, managers, designers, and engineers.
• Proficiency in mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, geometry, trigonometry, and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally conducts or participates in field trips to operating plants or construction sites, requiring normal hearing, the ability to stand, walk, reach, climb, and balance.
• Requires clear close and distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds may be required.

Work Environment

• Normal work environment is a business office with moderate noise.
• Occasional visits or temporary assignments to operating plants or construction sites may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals, and airborne particles.