Electrical Controls Engineer in Andrews

Electrical Controls Engineer – Andrews, SC

Our client is an established OEM provider of modular heat transfer and energy recovery systems used for data center operations. They provide customized integrated solutions of their modular systems through design, commissioning oversight and consulting expertise. This career‑growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading‑edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

The ideal candidate will have past experience designing electrical power distribution systems, programming of controllers/PLCs as well as GUI design/HMIs for the data center industry. Previous experience with electrical equipment power distribution design as it relates to UPS, PDUs, Switchgears, wiring schematics, panel layout diagrams, etc. is required. Experience with AutoCAD and Solid Works for basis of engineering design and drawing preparation is essential.

The Electrical Engineer will work with internal and external stakeholders – Sales Reps, Engineering Firms, End‑users – from conceptual design through implementation.

• Create designs and plans, gather specifications, and execute assignments in a multidisciplinary electrical engineering design role
• Lead design for control panels: control power, wiring schematics, panel layout diagrams, and relay logic diagrams
• Create bill of materials (BOMs) for instrumentation, sensors, actuators, valves and other field devices
• Source and procure electrical components and parts, develop sourcing relationships, manage relations and focus on attaining engineered components for best cost and quality with electrical vendors
• Utilize AutoCAD and Solid Works for basis of engineering design and drawing preparation
• Develop electrical construction documents utilizing primarily AutoCAD, Revit, Solid Works, etc.
• Create conceptual designs and estimates of project material and equipment, project specifications, sequence of operations of MEP equipment, gathered from meetings with the client
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of company policies
• Represent the company in project meetings
• Design and implement front‑end HMIs, DDC and PLC – controller based systems for various projects
• Lead development of UI/UX configuration standards
• Develop and improve design configuration, programming, networking, systems architecture, diagnostic standards including IT/OT requirements and interface to match application needs
• Review/submit project deliverables per project requirements: AE design drawings, shop drawings, product data, O&M manuals, install instructions, post‑project implementation (SOPs and MOPs), etc.
• Develop fabrication instructions and create standard fabrication requirements
• Perform PLC programming utilizing various formats and protocols based on customer requirements for the integrated operation of manufactured systems
• Keep abreast of cutting‑edge technology to stay on top of advanced solutions that can improve efficiency and reduce costs on a continuous basis; develop new control formats and platforms for the operation of process systems
• Provide technical oversight of OEM/manufacturing requirements for manufacturing personnel that aid in project performance and improve cost structure of work performed
• Oversee technical compliance and quality control/QC of fabricated modular project
• Manage electrical engineering and quotation throughput in a fast pace, unique project environment
• Effective time management of project design team including forecasting resources and resource coordination
• Identify potential project scope changes; aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and changes from estimated costs and project deadlines
• Optimize workflow and deliverables by developing templates, standards, automations, etc.
• Communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders, subcontractors, project managers, AEs and commissioning agents on project progress
• Assist/develop all project communication and reporting, weekly progress reports, etc.
• Work with customer to ensure safe and secure systems to meet best practices
• Mentor engineers and assist with training and…