Electrical Project Engineer

Role Description:

• The Electrical Project Engineer will primarily be responsible for the conception, design, development, and implementation of electrical systems within the constraints defined by a given contract.
• The candidate should have extensive knowledge of electrical power systems, as well as AC and DC drive technology.
• The candidate should also possess the ability to apply mathematical and engineering principles. 
• This role will work under the direction of the Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for designing and developing electrical systems including: generator controls, switchboards, AC or DC drives, motor control systems, panel boards and other components required for a functioning system according to customer specification.
• Ensure electrical designs conform with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Create custom electrical schematics/wiring diagrams, bills of material, networking schematics, and any other items necessary for a system that conforms to customer specifications.
• Communicate with customer regarding scheduling, project progress, design questions, specification questions, customer changes, new project quotations and other items that may come up during the course of a project.
• Responsible for tracking contractual requirements from customers including specifications, deliveries, and other communications.
• Responsible for tracking project costs and selecting components that fit within project budgets
• Responsible for performing detailed electrical analysis of power systems including short circuit studies, coordination studies, load flow studies, etc.
• Create both in-house and customer FAT test procedures as required by customer contract/in-house test requirements.
• Perform testing in accordance with FAT and in-house test procedures when needed otherwise ensure that testing is performed per procedures.
• Create field commissioning plan for equipment after leaving the facility.
• Provide continued support for projects after completion and field commissioning by phone in the form of troubleshooting or in person onsite when required.
• Generate work tasks, organize the ordering and delivery of equipment and materials, and facilitate the efficient assembly of the designed system. 

Requirements:

• Work independently as well as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and working on multiple projects simultaneously to meet challenging deadlines.
• Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to promptly give, and follow directions when working with others.
• Safely navigate the work sites with occasional walking, climbing, standing, stepping, etc. during normal operating conditions (day/night, outdoor hot/cold weather).
• Proficiently use MS Office Suite to develop presentations, correspondence, reports, and schedules (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).
• Lift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl occasionally during visits to field and operational work areas.
• Listen for unusual noises that signify equipment and or machinery problems.
• Stay alert and focused including during occasional extended work periods.
• Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects including overhead machinery.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all designated times.
• Ability to work on weekends and be on call after hours as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar degree with focus on Electrical Systems
• 2+ years of proven experience with electrical power system design.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical.

Preferred Qualifications    

• 4+ years of proven experience with electrical power system design.
• Proven experience with VFD drives and DC drives.
• Proven experience with equipment used in the drilling, marine, and mining industries.

Additional Details:

• This position requires the person to work in both office locations and outdoors in all types of weather conditions, including precipitations, cold / heat, high winder, and turbulent conditionals.
• They must work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties.
• They must be able to work closely with others and under deadlines including time-sensitive response situations.
• They must be willing to work extended schedules that will include working days; and occasionally nights, weekends and holidays.