Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop code compliant electrical systems that meet the customer specifications and regulations
• Peer review designs created by other engineers to ensure compliance to customer specifications and regulations
• Optimize the system functionality from as-sold to a working electrical design within the budget in consultation with other disciplines (Mechanical, Controls, Supply Chain, Installation, etc.)
• Perform and review system and component level calculations to size components and equipment for the application (conductor sizing, voltage drop, motor starters, overcurrent and short circuit protection, control panels, control networks, etc.)
• Engineering of project specials needed for non-standard design applications
• Specify the electrical equipment required for the complete electrical system that operates and controls both Vanderlande manufactured, and third party purchased items
• Use software tools (AutoCAD Electrical, Word, Excel, etc.) to develop the electrical designs such as wiring diagrams, termination lists, Bill of Materials, etc.
• Document all engineering decisions through design plans, complete and clear installation files, and engineering instructions directed to a site supervisor and installation subcontractor
• Travel to site as needed to conduct site surveys
• Support the installation and commissioning both on site, and from the Marietta, GA office
• Project document control using a rights based database system

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
• Minimum of 8 years of related work experience (or Associate EE/ET with 12 years related experience)
• Must be willing and able to travel domestically up to 25% with occasional international opportunities
• Ability to think conceptually (overall system) and translate this into a detailed system design
• Strong communicator, able to effectively understand and set expectations for deliverables
• Able to handle time sensitive situations and quickly set the right priorities, while maintaining a firm grasp of the details
• Willingness to learn
• Proactive
• Able to work autonomously or in a team
• Motivator and ability to work well with team members
• Able to quickly assess a situation and take appropriate action
• Strong team mentality and willingness to accept responsibility for project completion (Ownership Culture)
• Must have the ability to properly prioritize work/activities
• Possess a strong ability to solve problems and research solutions
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills
• Ability to drive process improvements
• Experience in project management or leading teams
• Ability/Experience using Project Planning & Deliverables Tracking tools
• Ability to use AutoCAD Electrical or other drafting tools
• Ability to use Autodesk Suite of tools, including Navisworks
• Expert knowledge of electrical engineering theories and principles
• Advanced knowledge/experience with NFPA 70

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge/experience with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards
• Knowledge/experience with NFPA 70E
• Knowledge/experience with NFPA 79
• Knowledge/experience with UL 508A
• Knowledge/experience with ISO 13849-1
• Experience designing UL rated control cabinets
• Experience working with and programming PLCs