Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Description

IPS is seeking innovative and dynamic engineers to join our team and make a significant impact by keeping our world advancing. At IPS, we innovate, inspire, and transform. We're looking for technically proficient and entrepreneurial problem-solvers who embrace challenges, continuously seek knowledge, and push the limits of what's possible. At IPS, you'll have the chance to work on impactful engineering projects through the entire project lifecycle, develop innovative solutions, and contribute to the future of our industry.

You'll collaborate with the brightest minds, learn from experts, and grow professionally in a values-driven company. Unleash your potential with IPS and be part of something big.

System Design and Engineering

You will lead the end-to-end design process for low-voltage (LV) and medium-voltage (MV) equipment.

• UL 891 Switchboards & UL 1558 Switchgear:
  Designing busbar layouts, selecting circuit breakers (ACB/MCCB), and calculating short-circuit withstand ratings.
• Metal-Clad MV Switchgear:
  Designing for 5kV to 38kV applications, including vacuum circuit breakers, protective relaying (SEL, Multilin), and instrument transformers (CTs/VTs).
• Motor Control Centers (MCC):
  Integrating VFDs, soft starters, and thermal overload protection into modular designs.
• Power Skids & E-Houses:
  Engineering integrated, prefabricated power solutions including transformers and cooling systems.

The role requires high proficiency in industry-standard design software to create "construction-ready" packages.

• Electrical Schematics:
  Utilizing EPLAN Electric P8 or AutoCAD Electrical to generate:
  • Single-line diagrams (SLD) and Three-line diagrams.
  • Control schematics and wiring schedules.
  • Point-to-point interconnection maps.
• Mechanical Modeling:
  Using Solid Works or AutoCAD 3D to perform:
  • Busbar Routing:
    Designing copper or aluminum bus systems with proper clearances for heat dissipation and dielectric strength.
  • Enclosure Design:
    Managing spatial constraints, door swings, and cable entry/exit points.
  • Thermal Management:
    Ensuring adequate airflow and heat loss calculations for the assembly.

You will be the technical authority on safety and performance standards.

• Code Compliance:
  Ensuring all designs strictly adhere to NEC (NFPA 70) and NFPA 70E (Arc Flash safety).
• Standards Adherence:
  Guaranteeing equipment meets UL 891, UL 1558, UL 845 (MCCs), and IEEE C37.20.2 (Metal-Clad Switchgear).
• Engineering Analysis:
  • Short-Circuit Analysis:
    Calculating Available Fault Current to ensure appropriate AIC ratings.
  • Arc Flash Mitigation:
    Designing for safety using maintenance switches, light-sensing relays, or remote racking.
  • Selective Coordination:
    Ensuring upstream and downstream protective devices trip in the correct sequence.

As a senior member of the team, you serve as the final gatekeeper for technical accuracy.

• Peer Review:
  Conducting rigorous "redline" checks on junior engineers' drawings to identify errors in logic, sizing, or bill of materials (BOM).
• BOM Management:
  Finalizing accurate bills of materials for procurement, ensuring components are compatible and lead times align with project schedules.
• Testing Support:
  Drafting Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) procedures and providing remote or on-site support during primary and secondary injection testing.

• Maintain a presence at the Switchboard Center of Excellence in Tampa, Florida, for at least 50% of the work week.
• Travel to various production sites as required, to oversee operations (fabrication, refurbishing, remanufacturing, repair, testing, ...) and provide technical support.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by adhering to CIPS principles and identifying best practices within the team and across locations.
• Provide training and mentorship to younger engineers and technicians.
• Actively participate in the IPS UCE tier meeting process.
• Utilize Continuous Improvement Process Solution (CIPS) tools and Processes.

The successful candidate should possess 10+ years of experience and the following qualifications:

• Attention to Detail:
  Ability to design and develop intricate electrical power systems, meticulously tracking design elements and technical requirements throughout these processes.
• Strong Knowledge of Electrical Engineering Principles: proficiency in applying principles of engineering, electrical engineering discipline, and advanced mathematics for analysis, design, and troubleshooting, specifically in power distribution and control equipment
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong collaboration skills to work closely with other engineers and technicians, clearly explaining designs and reasoning. Ability to relay instructions during product development, production, construction, and to explain complex issues to customers with little technical expertise.…