Electrical Design Engineer

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Bill of materials
Electrical engineering
Project coordination
Attention to detail
Programmable logic controller
Data entry
Design
Supervision
Management
Planning
Schematics
Specification
Data
Regulatory Compliance
Purchasing
Drawing
Technical drafting
Distribution
Network
Interfaces
SAP BASIS
Leadership
NEC
Organized
AutoCAD
Microsoft Excel
HMI
Computer networking
Typing

Job Details

JOB SUMMARY:

Design Engineers contribute to the successful completion of projects by utilizing design experience to

accomplish technical engineering task work and deliver customer solutions. The Design Engineer Level 3

should rely on their experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals; and is a critical thinker and

problem solver, capable of developing electrical diagrams with varying levels of efficiency and elegance,

while being able to locate and correct mistakes found in electrical diagrams. This role works

under minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Direct, coordinate and exercise functional authority for design, planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within an assignment.

Analyze engineering schematics, specifications and related data and drawings to determine design factors.

Produce accurate and thoroughly self-verified electrical device and panel layouts; motor, control, I/O schematics and bill of materials.

Review design for compliance with engineering specs, company standards and customer contract requirements, and related specifications.

Provide project support to the field engineers, project managers, purchasing and panel fabricators.

Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications and drawing releases.

Use computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software to develop designs.

Communicate with the project team regarding task completion status.

Designs and develops detailed layouts for electrical circuits, systems for power distribution, industrial control panels and industrial network architectures from examples and experience.

Interfaces with customers on an extensive basis for support to internal and external customers such as installation and commissioning support to design modifications needed to support project needs.

May direct and lead the work of others to oversee production of detailed schematics.

Other responsibilities as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to read and understand written specifications, as well as contract drawings and be capable of developing a complete design that meets these requirements within the electrical design standards and quotation presented for a project.

Ability to travel up to customer facilities as needed and work non-business hours based on project and customer needs.

Possess extensive knowledge of electrical equipment and local building codes such as UL508A, NEC and NFPA. Extensive knowledge of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures as related to design.

Is detail-oriented and organized; and capable of performing work that is reliable, accurate and thoroughly self-verified.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in related area; years of relative experience will be considered for education.

5+ years of relevant experience

Expert level knowledge of AutoCad required

Expert level knowledge of Excel required

Experience in the following Preferred:

Autocad Electrical

HMI graphics

PLC programming experience

Networking experience

Managing a team

Legally authorized to work in the United States

Must be able to be approved for airport security badge

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Combination of office and job site settings

Collaborative, engaging and success driven culture

Some travel required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Sitting for prolonged periods of time when in office

Standing and walking for prolonged periods of time when at a jobsite

Climbing may be required when working at a jobsite

Repetitive typing/data entry

Lifting up to 10 pounds

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position offers a flexible work schedule. General office hours are M-F, 7a-4p or 8a-5p. Working

hours will vary when working at a job site to meet the requirements as needed.

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