Senior Electrical Engineer

Synopsis:

The Senior Electrical Engineer is a senior level position within the professional services structure of ESCO Group.  This position is best described as a lead technical resource for external customer consultation and evaluation for complex applications.  Work executed will be primarily independent but is positioned within a team environment.  This position requires acquisition and mastery of electrical distribution knowledge and safety expertise.  Technical leadership and mentorship of others may be required of this role.  A strong background in process controls and automation systems focused on PLC system within a process environment.

Background and Work Experience:

To be considered, candidates should have:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree program in electrical engineering from an accredited college, technical school, or university and three years or more of related work or industry experience; or
  • A combination of equivalent education and or experience will be considered with solid evidence of success.
• Demonstrated to be highly proficient with computer technologies including but not limited to, Windows Operating Systems, and the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred:

• Electrical and process control engineering designs for assigned projects, with an emphasis on support of electrical power distribution for process facility projects.
• Project deliverables include electrical, and controls estimates, electrical equipment specifications, power distribution and grounding design, process control system specifications, lighting design, equipment and materials purchase requisitions, electrical and controls drawings, construction bid packages, and on-site qualification of electrical and controls facilities.

Responsibilities and Duties:

The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Make onsite visits to customer sites and interact with customers to gather critical information, resolve project issues, address customer concerns, and review engineering plans.
• Estimate and bid new projects as well as perform direct sales activities for smaller accounts.
• Preparing project electrical specifications and summaries for front end design packages, working with the electrical designer to develop project drawings for electrical and control layouts, schematics, and installation details, reviewing electrical and control vendor drawings, and supporting construction as required.
• Ensure that electrical engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and studies are conducted according to IEEE and NFPA standards.
• Maintain professional client relationships.
• Utilize, support, and enhance ESCO’s standards and best practices.
• Understand and follow all safety, conduct, and policy requirements established by ESCO and clients.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or deemed necessary by management.

Interpersonal Skills/Characteristics:

• Self-starter that exhibits a high level of initiative and resourcefulness.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to take on and complete multiple project assignments quickly and efficiently.
• Develops meaningful relationships to build trust.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Adapts behavior to changing circumstances.
• Work produced demonstrates excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills.
• Able to effectively communicate and train others in areas of expertise.

Travel Required:

Accommodate up to 50% of overnight travel for services at out-of-town client facilities. The amount of travel is largely dependent upon project scope, schedule, and assigned tasks.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Physical activity such as climbing up and down stairs (may be several flights) and/or ladders, and walking long distances while carrying equipment.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be exposed to very loud areas.

**All necessary personal protective equipment is provided to meet and in some instances exceed OSHA Regulations.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Difference in job requirements may vary between locations and facilities.