Electrical Designer - Industrial Equipment

As an Electrical Engineer, you will elevate your career and make a significant impact by leading projects that craft cutting-edge solutions for diverse clients. At Powell, an Electrical Engineer holding a minimum of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or a related engineering discipline with a focus on power, will be the "technical face" on projects from concept to completion.

You will be working with clients to design custom Low and Medium Voltage Switchgear & Control Solutions to meet their technical specifications and quality standards within the constraints of the budget and the schedule. Additionally, an Electrical Engineer will learn industry standards and trends. Finally, you will join a team that fosters a supportive environment, continuous learning and development where your expertise will not only be appreciated but recognized and rewarded.  

Essential Responsibilities
Design standard jobs with guidance to match client specifications and requirements
Draft electrical construction drawings using AutoCAD in conjunction with our in-house mechanical and wiring teams
Gain design knowledge to engineer 480V through 5kv Motor Control, and 480V through 38kV Switchgear along with other miscellaneous equipment
Work with your Supervisor and the Project Management team to help interpret project write-ups, client specifications, drawings, and other correspondence during the life of the project
Create and validate Bills of Materials for client submittal and approval per Powell Standards
Complete self-design reviews to verify accuracy and completeness of designs before issuing projects to Powell's manufacturing floor for construction
Gain the ability to provide technical support in client meetings
Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to specify & approve component parts and assemblies
Provide prompt notification to supervisor and project management for issues that impact scope, budget, and schedule
Coordinate with the electrical design team, and the mechanical engineering team for the final design and construction package to include wiring diagrams, one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control schemes, and mechanical layouts of the project
Create AC and DC schematics, door component layouts, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams for project approval, construction and As-Built's drawing submittals
Provide technical support as necessary for sales, application engineering, and inspection teams throughout the life of the project
Assist fellow production engineers in solving problems on a daily basis
Adhere to Powell's policies and procedures, work instructions, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations
Meet regularly with clients, suppliers and OEMs

Minimum Qualifications
BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology or related area
Minimum 1-3 years of experience in an Engineering role
Ability to draft in ACAD
Proficient with electrical design and circuitry
Basic understanding of power system and relay applications as applied to products
Required Experience Is Proportionate With the Selected Job Level
The Engineer level  requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 0-3 years of relevant job related experience
The Senior Engineer level  requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 4-8 years of relevant job related experience
The Lead Engineer level  requires Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 7-10 years of relevant job related experience
Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements   
Ability to manage & prioritize multiple projects, schedules and budgets in a fast-paced environment
Solid organization, communication, presentation and planning skills
Ability to carry out engineering development types of tasks and address production issues
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others in a cross-functional team environment
Strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to troubleshoot system-level problems
Basic understanding of one-line and three-line drawings, control schematics, and point to point wiring diagrams
Basic understanding to being very proficient with power distribution equipment (three phase systems, relays, transformers, control switches, etc.)
Basic knowledge of 480V through 38kV electrical distribution and switch gear operation
Able to apply applicable sections of the National Electric Code and other codes and standards such as IEEE, ANSI and UL in day-to-day activities
Able to form and apply…