Senior Electrical Engineer

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Role Definition

The Sr. Electrical Engineer role at Keen reports to the Automation and Electrical team lead and works closely with project delivery teams to execute assigned projects. They must have a strong electrical design background, lead team members on electrical engineering projects, and be a licensed SE or PE. They will be able to use creativity to make drawings and specifications, perform calculations with accuracy, write evaluations and reports, and participate in job site observations.

A Sr. Electrical Engineer will have the ability to accurately and efficiently design power distribution, grounding, lighting, and communication systems for ag and industrial projects using hand calculations and a variety of design software. They will have 15+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience and have the ability and willingness to teach and mentor others. A successful Sr. Electrical Engineer will showcase their range of communication skills;

being able to communicate with client business leaders, utility providers, technical peers, installation contractors and plant operations and maintenance resources.

What you'll do:

* Put safety first, whether in the design of systems or installation of projects.

* Work with cross functional project teams to define project scope, develop designs, implement solutions, and commission complete systems.

* Lead, teach, and mentor junior team members.

* Work across electrical and automation functions to develop solutions with assigned project teams.

* Create design documents to achieve the scope of the assigned projects.

* Model power systems in SKM software delivering Arc Flash analysis to customers.

* Coordinate with Project Management teams to outsource and manage electrical subcontractors.

* Develop and sustain broad electrical knowledge and capability allowing Keen to deliver on its 'Drive Innovation' promise.

This role profile is subject to change at any time.

PROTECT PEOPLE

* Safety comes first in everything I do

* I protect our seat at the table by doing my best work

* I develop myself and others

* I put the needs of the Company and others above my own

* I represent myself and the Company professionally at all times

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS

* I respect people

* I have a positive attitude

* I collaborate and build healthy external relationships

* I collaborate and build healthy internal relationships

* I engage in healthy conflict

* I act with honesty, integrity, and ethics

* I avoid dramatic and toxic behavior

FOCUS ON END GOALS

* I focus my efforts on providing value-added work to the customer; 'work in the business'

* I start with the end in mind

* I honor our process

* I act with the greater good of the company and the team in mind

* I embrace the EOS process and take the appropriate amount of time to "work on the business"

* I respect Company resources

DRIVE INNOVATION

* I offer 2 Second Lean improvements

* I act with a continuous improvement mindset; low tech or high tech

* I think differently to create value and solve problems

Top 5 role responsibilities:

LEAD, MANAGE, AND ACCOUNTABILITY

* Communicate effectively to establish, lead, and contribute to internal/external engineering/design teams.

* Maintain clear, consistent communication with the team and customers via all channels.

* Develop engineering teams for effective design, issue resolution, problem-solving, and accurate plans; provide cross-department support as needed.

* Teach and mentor team members.

PROPOSALS & PRE DESIGN

* Establish and manage electrical scope, schedule, and budget.

* Collaborate with internal/external partners, engineers, and professionals to define project technical parameters, develop conceptual design, and scope.

* Provide input on critical path schedules for design/procurement phases, factoring in resources and hand-offs for procurement, fabrication, and construction.

* Estimate time and cost for electrical engineering work.

* Assist in developing cost estimates across project stages.

* Work with partners to pre-plan identify constraints, and manage design risks.

LEAD ELECTRICAL DESIGN

* Research and ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal codes, permits, and standards using internal/external expertise.

* Prepare and execute design services to meet client expectations for clarity, timeliness, quality, completeness, and efficiency.

* Integrate new technology and/or environmentally friendly practices into processes.

* Critique designs for safety, manufacturability, constructability, failures, usage, functionality, and efficiency.

* Serve as the Engineer of record on assigned projects.

* Lead electrical design on projects, make recommendations/decisions, and oversee quality of drawings, specs, reports, and…