Job DescriptionThe Electrical Engineer/Designer at Grantek is an exciting opportunity for an intermediate to senior-level professional with a strong background in electrical design and industrial control systems. In this role, you will take ownership of diverse and technically challenging design assignments, including the design, analysis, and testing of electrical control systems, hardware selection and specification, and development of technical documentation. You will also have the opportunity to share your expertise by providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior and less experienced designers.
- Design, develop, analyze and specify electrical control systems and associated hardware, safety systems, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other mechanical systems
- Create bidding and scope documentation; lead the development and write-up of user and system design functional specification documentation
- Perform risk assessments, oversee material procurement and logistics; perform panel fabrication specification
- Troubleshoot electrical installations per project scope and complete commissioning summaries with client approval, as per the project
- Carry out technical surveys and inspections, including more complex assignments, and prepare reports
- Generate contractor schedules and work plans; run bidding meetings and perform contractor walkthroughs, ensuring required permits and site requirements are met
- Generate budgets and requirements for construction activities
- Monitor on-site subcontractors for safety compliance, quality of work, and budget
- Establish guides, devise new approaches, apply existing criteria in new manners, and draw conclusions from comparative situations
- Perform independent studies, analyses, interpretations and conclusions involving very difficult, complex, or unusual matters or decisions
- Make responsible decisions not usually subject to technical review on all assigned matters, including those involving long-range objectives and some financial accountability
- Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced system designers on a regular basis
Technologies Used- AutoCAD 2012/2014 or later
- Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, SLC 500), Siemens (S5, S7, TI), Omron, Modicon, GE, and similar
- PLC I/O modules and PLC I/O buses (Profibus, Fieldbus, DeviceNet, etc.)
- PLC communications (Ethernet)
- Motor starters, overloads, relays, and operator controls
- Field sensors (Level, Pressure, Temperature, Proximity switches, Encoders, Resolvers, etc.)
- Variable Frequency Drives
- Servo motion control products (AB, Reliance, Pacific Scientific, Emerson, etc.)
- Pneumatic control products
- Hydraulic control products
- Safety monitoring relays, PLCs, Category 3
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical education
- 6+ years of experience in electrical control system design
- Extensive knowledge of electrical design and its reciprocal effects on other disciplines
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Fully technically literate across all relevant technical areas with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies, projects, and industry changes
- Strong knowledge of Grantek's business offerings, including Industrial IT and Systems Design
- Experience performing independent studies, analyses, interpretations, and conclusions on complex or unusual matters
- Demonstrated ability to make responsible decisions on matters involving long-range objectives and budget
- Experience mentoring and providing guidance to less experienced designers
- Willingness to travel b/w 30- 50%
Additional InformationThis posting is to add an additional team member to an established role.
