Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to provide hands-on technical leadership for industrial electrical, automation and process-control systems within a manufacturing environment. This position will be responsible for the design, maintenance, troubleshooting and optimization of plant electrical and control systems, including PLC, DCS, SCADA, instrumentation and high- and medium-voltage power distribution.

The Electrical Engineer will also lead capital projects from concept through startup, provide technical support to Operations and Maintenance, perform root-cause failure analysis and ensure electrical systems meet applicable NEC and NFPA standards.

• Design, program, troubleshoot and optimize Allen-Bradley Control Logix, Siemens SIMATIC S7/TIA Portal and Mitsubishi PLC systems.

• Configure, integrate and maintain Yokogawa Distributed Control Systems (DCS).

• Maintain SCADA interfaces, HMI screens and process-data collection systems, including Aspen Data Historian.

• Perform loop checks, calibration oversight and logic tuning for industrial process controls, instrumentation and control valves.

• Coordinate automation software/hardware upgrades and industrial network communications.

• Oversee electrical power-distribution systems, substations and infrastructure, primarily 5kV.

• Perform arc-flash hazard analysis, short-circuit/fault-current studies and protective-relaying assessments.

• Manage MCCs, VFDs, transformers and switch gear.

• Ensure electrical design and installations comply with NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B and industrial grounding/bonding standards.

• Lead capital engineering projects from feasibility and cost estimation through design, procurement, construction and startup.

• Develop and review technical specifications for manufacturing equipment, chemical reactors, rinsing systems and material-handling equipment.

• Develop and maintain P&IDs, electrical one-line diagrams, schematics and control-philosophy documentation using AutoCAD.

• Manage vendor bids, change orders, contractors and third-party technical resources.

• Provide troubleshooting and root-cause failure analysis for complex electrical, instrumentation and control-system issues.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 5–10+ years of industrial electrical power, controls or automation experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• In-depth knowledge of industrial electrical system design.

• Strong PLC, automation, instrumentation and industrial power-distribution knowledge.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively with production, maintenance, engineering and outside contractors.

• Strong organizational and project-management skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office;
Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, Easy Power or related engineering software preferred.

Regular movement throughout an industrial facility, including climbing stairs. Prolonged periods of computer/desk work and occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.