Job Description
Job Overview:
POSITION PURPOSE:
This position provides electrical design services for the construction of industrial projects and provides electrical support for issues related to the installation and operation of electrical equipment associated with an industrial production process.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
- Provide electrical designs and drawings for projects including primary electrical distribution, low voltage distribution, equipment specifications, equipment layout, lighting, grounding, and other related electrical issues.
- Perform various electrical studies such as load flow analysis, fault studies, arc-flash evaluations and/or co-generation application studies.
- Work with Projects department in determining electrical equipment requirements including specifications, power requirements, layout, and control requirements.
- Communicate with vendors to develop equipment evaluations, specifications, and workable delivery schedules for electrical equipment installation.
- Coordinate with Projects department to ensure accurate specification and procurement of electrical equipment in a timely manner to meet construction schedule.
- Work with electric utility companies to develop electrical service requirements and designs to provide adequate electric power to plants and to address co-generation issues.
- Develop ideas and methods for the continuous improvement in the design process and equipment applications.
- Provide engineering support to existing plants in analyzing and resolving problems or addressing other electrical issues.
Education/Certification:
Bachelor degree in electrical engineering from accredited four year college required
Electrical engineering PE license required
Required Knowledge & Experience:
0 - 1 years electrical engineering experience required
Electrical power experience preferred
Skills/Abilities:
Possess excellent computer skills utilizing MS Office products and AutoCAD software
Possess fluent verbal and written skills in the English language
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
Occasional site visits required. Ability to sit for long periods of time. Able to view computer screen for lengths at a time. May be exposed to loud noises, wet and humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals, extreme hot and cold depending on weather conditions. May be required to work in high, precarious places and be at risk for electrical shock.
PHYSICAL STRENGTH:
This job may require lifting of up to 70 pounds seldom.
