Senior Electrical Project Engineer
Key Skills for This Role
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Key Responsibilities
- Your responsibilities will include, but not limited to: • Develop compliant electrical and process control systems that meet the customer specifications and safety regulations • Peer review designs created by other engineers to ensure compliance to customer specifications and safety regulations • Optimize the system functionality from as-sold to a working electrical design within the budget in consultation with other disciplines (Mechanical, Controls, Supply Chain, Installation, etc.) • Design, review, and approve system and component level calculations to size components and equipment for the application (conductor sizing, voltage drop, motor starters, overcurrent and short circuit protection, control panels, control networks, harmonic studies, load studies, etc.) • Design, review and approve complex process control systems using PLCs, Photoeyes, Scanners, DC motors, Solenoids, Beacons, Horns, IO Blocks, Class 2 Power Supplies, non-Class 2 Power Supplies, VFDs (including STO), E-Stop zones, Ethernet Networks, motor branch circuit grouping, etc. • Engineering of project specials needed for non-standard design applications • Apply safety regulations • Specify, review and approve the electrical and process control equipment required for the complete process system that operates and controls both Vanderlande manufactured, and third party purchased items • Use software tools (AutoCAD Electrical, Word, Excel, etc.) to develop electrical designs such as wiring diagrams, termination lists, Bill of Materials, etc. • Document all engineering decisions through design plans, complete and clear installation files, and engineering instructions directed to a site supervisor and installation subcontractor • Travel to site as needed to conduct site surveys • Support the installation and commissioning both on site, and from your home office • Project document control using a rights-based database system
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology • Minimum of 8 years of related work experience (4 years must be within the material handling industry or other process industry) • Or Associate EE/ET with 12 years related experience (4 years must be within the material handling industry or other process industry) • Must be willing and able to travel domestically up to 30% • Ability to think conceptually (overall process system design) and translate this into a detailed system design • Ability to guide others in developing engineering designs and justify the designs based on engineering judgement, industry practice, and codes and standards • Ability to work in an entrepreneurial organization were cooperating with others and being a team member is natural • Strong communicator, able to effectively understand and set expectations for deliverables • Able to handle time sensitive situations and quickly set the right priorities, while maintaining a firm grasp of the details • Willingness to learn • Proactive • Ability to work autonomously or in a team even when working remotely • Motivator and ability to work well with team members • Ability to quickly assess a situation and take appropriate action • Strong team mentality and willingness to accept responsibility for project completion (Ownership Culture) • Must have the ability to properly prioritize work/activities • Possess a strong ability to solve problems and research solutions • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills • Ability to drive process improvements • Experience in project management or leading teams • Ability/Experience using Project Planning & Deliverables Tracking tools • Advanced skills in using AutoCAD Electrical or other drafting tools • Ability to use Autodesk Suite of tools, including Navisworks • Expert knowledge of electrical engineering and system process control theories and principles • Advanced knowledge/experience with NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) • Experience designing low voltage power distribution systems and process control systems
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge/experience with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards • Knowledge/experience with NFPA 70E • Knowledge/experience with NFPA 79 • Knowledge/experience with UL 508A and designing UL rated control panels • Knowledge/experience with ISO 13849-1 Safety of Machinery • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Other Duties
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This is a full-time, exempt position, eligible to receive a yearly salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. The salary range listed represents the maximum and minimum starting base pay for this position as of the time of posting. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate-dependent.
Salary
- $120,00-$140,000 a year.
- Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
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