Senior Electrical/Control System Engineer

About the Role

The Senior Electrical/Control System Engineer is responsible for efficiently designing, managing, testing, implementing, and completing projects in a timely manner while meeting or exceeding project specifications and budget requirements. This role involves working in all areas of project implementation including project management, panel design, hardware selection, vendor/end user/consultant interaction, programming, testing, and site support.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical control panels and systems to meet project specifications and division design standards
• Coordinate with panel production personnel in the fabrication of control panels
• Develop procedures and plans for factory and field testing of control panels and systems
• Develop PLC and HMI applications per project specifications and across multiple platforms using division/industry standards and best practices
• Specialize in sophisticated solutions for process control systems
• Manage multiple large projects following company procedures and guidelines
• Coordinate projects and resources to meet expected deliverables for quality, schedule, and budget
• Direct and supervise teams
• Perform as a technical resource for others providing insight and guidance to solving problems
• Direct activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements
• Coordinate operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems in field installations
• Write technical documents including Testing Procedures, Training Plans, and Sequence of Operations
• Notify Project Managers and Group Managers of schedule/budget goals issues
• Request quotes from vendors and verify quoted equipment meets specification requirements
• Provide customers with technical support via phone, remote access, and onsite service
• Provide technical direction, training, and mentoring of Engineering and Field Service personnel
• Lead the technical implementation of a project from design, programming, testing, and commissioning with minimal supervision
• Attend training and continuing education related to industry
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Computer Engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum of ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of related work experience in the field
• Professional Engineer License desired
• Specialize in specific industries or technologies with knowledge of what to do as well as how not to do it
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn technical skills
• Self-motivated with proven ability to assume primary responsibility for all projects with no supervision
• Knowledge and experience with specialized tools and test equipment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact with customers, vendors, company employees, and subcontractors
• Demonstrated leadership skills for mentoring, training, and development of team members

Technical Skills

• Basic computer software skills using Microsoft Office Suite, E-Mail, Internet, AutoCAD
• Experience with relay and PLC based control panel designs including schematics, panel layouts, and bill of material
• Design analysis including fuse sizing, breaker sizing, wire sizing, and short circuit analysis
• In-shop testing and field startups

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Travel

10% - 15% travel required.

Benefits

• Up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in the first year
• 8 paid holidays
• Robust benefits package including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Dental and vision programs
• Additional benefit options available