Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer

About the role

SMS Group Inc. seeks a Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer to work in Pittsburgh, PA.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Technical Systems Manager for multiple large, highly complex projects simultaneously.
• Work with Project Manager and Scheduler to create E&A Project Execution plans and schedule for large projects.
• Perform electrical engineering calculations for power requirements, transformer sizing, motor size requirements, etc. to size electrical equipment as needed.
• Prepare Motor and Component list specific to the various mechanical and fluid systems in a Steel melt shop.
• Prepare PLC based communication system architecture.
• Layout IO-Panel and Operator Station design based on Industry standard practices and Project specific requirements.
• Prepare Technical Specifications for the procurement of Electrical equipment.
• Prepare project specific technical documents like Cable lists and cabinet lists.
• Prepare Functional Descriptions for various process areas.
• Obtain and compile quotations from sub-suppliers.
• Review quotations with proper approval channel.
• Prepare cost calculations and transfer this into a final quotation format as presented to the customer.
• Obtain approval of documents from the customer and prepare document transmittals.
• Interface, communicate and manage relationships with local project team (project managers, engineers, support personnel), internal experts as well as customers and suppliers to provide engineering solutions to technical issues and project-related matters.

Requirements

• Must possess, at a minimum, Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a directly related field of study, and 6 years of experience in an Electrical Engineering role for Steel Melt shops.
• Will also accept no degree and at least 8 years of experience in an Electrical Engineering role for Steel Melt shops.
• Any suitable combination of education, training or experience is acceptable.
• Previous work experience must have included experience with:
• At least two (2) years of experience with installation and commissioning in a Steel Melt shop;
• Electrical and automation practices;
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs);
• Automation platforms, such as Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell RSloigx5000, or comparable automation platforms;
• Selecting suitable electrical hardware equipment / components to suit project needs;
• Making real-time engineering decisions based on issues encountered during the Engineering, Installation, and Commissioning Phases of the projects.

Up to 50% domestic travel required.

Apply at: sms-group.us/careers.