Job Description
The Electrical Engineer is responsible for planning, enhancing, and implementing electrical infrastructure projects. Key responsibilities include leading improvements in control systems, driving energy efficiency initiatives, and assisting with troubleshooting of electrical systems and SCADA operations. This position requires a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, along with the ability to collaborate effectively and manage multiple projects concurrently.
Core Duties/Responsibilities:
The key deliverables related to the position include but are not limited to the following:
- Analyze electrical systems and components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
- Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
- Perform detailed calculations to ensure compliance with NEC and other codes as applicable.
- Prepare specifications for purchasing electrical equipment and materials.
- Supervise or train project team members as necessary.
- Estimate material, labor, or construction costs for budget preparation purposes.
- Approve all electrical requirements of all plant projects.
- Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
- Plan and implement research methodology and procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
- Provide input and direction on maintaining electrical equipment per NFPA 70B.
- Work with project managers on actions to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
Minimal Qualifications or Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field is required.
- 5+ years working as an Electrical Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
- Capital project management experience required
Additional Qualifications:
- A master’s degree in electrical engineering is a plus.