Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No
FLSA Exemption: Exempt-Eligible for Straight-Time Overtime
Job Summary
The Electrical Engineer is responsible for performing the electrical design including, not limited to, equipment selection, integration of specified equipment into total project systems required for industrial and bulk material handling facilities. This includes reviewing or preparing data and running specialty programs for the electrical design. The Electrical Engineer will engage in defining the electrical requirements of all project phases, including conceptual, preliminary, final engineering and potentially operational support. This also includes coordinating with other disciplines to accomplish project tasks. In addition, the Electrical Engineer will be part of the project management process, which would include meeting with clients, obtaining field data, interaction with equipment vendors, participating in project meetings, establishing project standards and assisting in the development of the project design criteria. This also includes coordinating with and directing Engineers, Designers and Drafters to accomplish project tasks. Under close supervision, the entry level Electrical Engineer will be trained and mentored at the duties and responsibilities below.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare detailed plans, technical specifications, and reports
Perform calculations and process data using computer software or other established methods to support electrical engineering and control system design efforts
Document all calculations
Gather equipment data and specifications and interpret as required to incorporate into the design documents
Conform and promote conformance to EDG, client standards, and best practices
Prepare cost estimates for design implementation based on project requirements and client needs
Design power distribution systems based on utility requirements and project requirements, including, but not limited to:
§ Design of low voltage and medium voltage distribution systems
§ Identify best practices for power distribution to eliminate safety issues and provide cost effective solutions for clients
§ Identify potential safety hazards, such as Arc Flash issues, and implement design changes to correct such issues
§ Direct Electrical Designers in developing power distribution drawings and documents
Design lighting and lighting power systems based on project requirements, local codes, and client requirements
Direct work of Electrical Designers including explaining project requirements and design concepts to Electrical Designers, Drafters, and clients
May perform necessary field work to obtain accurate information for the design; travelling to project locations, duration dictated by project requirements and/or logistics
Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications, Knowledges, Skills and Abilities
· BS in Electrical Engineering required, MS preferred;
· Candidates with expected graduation dates in December 2024 and May 2025 acceptable;
· Transcript (formal or informal) required;
· Zero (0) to One (1) year related experience required with bulk material transport, storage and reclaim systems experience
· Work history that demonstrates experience with performing electrical engineering and design tasks
· Familiarity with all electrical and control systems and all applicable industry codes and standards
· Working knowledge of the NEC and other regulatory standards
· Ability to understand and perform basic calculations
· Ability to understand and utilize client or company provided specifications
· Ability to utilize applicable engineering software and established technical tools
· Ability and availability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
· Ability and availability to work overtime as needed based on project
· Ability to effectively communicate technical information verbally and in writing to different audiences (electrical design staff, clients, etc.)
· Basic Microsoft Office skills with proficiency in Excel required
· Ability to interact with staff at all levels
Working Conditions
Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel
May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis to obtain project field data or attend project meetings
Field duties may require outdoor work in a plant, facility or terminal environment
Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels
Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employee to communicate effectively
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations
Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform routine office duties
Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations
This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
Other Drug Free Workplace EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug free workplace. Applicants are subject to both pre-employment hair and urine drug screens. Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing which may include both hair and urine drug screens.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
