Switchgear Electrical Engineer

About the Role

The Switchgear Electrical Engineer, under the direction of shop management and Engineering, uses engineering principles and design software to help design, develop, and maintain electrical control systems and/or components to required specifications, focusing on economy, safety, reliability, quality, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Design (90% of duties)

• Perform design work for projects utilizing principles of mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Utilize computer software, drawings, and other tools to perform engineering tasks.
• Coordinate manufacturing, installation, maintenance support documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and design requirements.
• Establish construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations.
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment.
• Review drawings to ensure technical and regulatory compliance.
• Provide information and technical support to internal and external customers.
• Review jobs to ensure they meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Coordinate with customers regarding specification/design questions and clarifications.
• Work with Purchasing and Vendors to receive quotes and lead times.
• Demonstrate understanding of basic electrical and control system principles.
• Familiarity with reading electrical schematics, three-line diagrams, and control/communication diagrams.
• Coordinate multiple group efforts within the company to achieve objectives.
• Ensure HSEQ, DOT, OSHA compliance and conformance.
• Demonstrate competence with AutoCad and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook).
• Possess strong Math Skills.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Identify processes needing improvement and make recommendations.
• Maintain electrical equipment.
• Follow directions regarding assignments and customer expectations.
• Understand and follow company policies, state, federal, and safety policies.
• Able to work overtime (nights and weekends) as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Electrical Testing (10% of duties)

• Perform power testing of protective relay panels, medium voltage switchgear line-ups, test communication, and HMI components on the relay panel.
• Conduct testing on switchboards, automatic transfer switches, and other power distribution components.
• Review project specifications and implement testing procedures to comply with project requirements.
• Review test plans of large projects against schematics.
• Maintain test folders for all projects with relevant test reports, test drawings, and test pictures.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives to analyze quality failures and drive quality improvements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• AutoCad
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook)
• HMI components
• Electrical Schematics
• Three-line Diagrams
• Control/Communication Diagrams

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of combined experience.
• Ability to coordinate multiple group efforts within the company to achieve objectives.
• Ability to identify processes needing improvement and make recommendations.
• Ability to work overtime (nights and weekends) to complete jobs in progress.
• Ability to follow directions regarding assignment and customer expectation on projects.
• Ability to work overtime (nights and weekends) to complete jobs in progress.
• Understanding of basic electrical and control system principles.
• Familiarity with reading electrical schematics, three-line diagrams and control / communication diagrams.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills (coordinate multiple group efforts with the company to achieve results).
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Math Skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCad and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of HSEQ, DOT, OSHA compliance.

Additional Information

• Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Union
• Travel: Up to 5%
• Compensation: $40.9995 to $57.3995 USD per hour (Depending on experience)
• Relocation: No Relocation
• Benefits: Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, matching 401k, paid time off, Paid Holidays (10 a year), and Milestone gifts.
• Physical Demands: Occasionally lifting a maximum of 50lbs on a daily basis. Position requires standing and using a computer and/or phone for extended periods of time.