Electrical Engineer-VFDs

Edgewater Technical Associates

$80K — $120K *
Aiken, SC 29803In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
  • 5-20 years of related electrical engineering experience.
  • Experience with industrial electrical systems, specifically VFDs and MCCs.
  • Proven troubleshooting experience in VFD-controlled motor systems.
  • Experience in nuclear, chemical, or wastewater facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering support for motors, VFDs, and power distribution systems.
  • Design and upgrade facility electrical systems and components.
  • Review and approve design modifications.
  • Oversee system testing and maintenance activities.
  • Ensure systems operate within safety limits.
  • Analyze plant configuration changes for impacts on design and operations.
  • Conduct engineering evaluations and performance calculations.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Supportive work environment focused on safety and compliance.
  • Engagement in complex, impactful engineering projects.
  • Potential for long-term stability at a nuclear site.
Full Job Description
Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an Electrical Engineer-VFDs opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

Work Location: Aiken, SC

Electrical Engineer-VFDs-

Duties:

  • Provide engineering support for motors, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Motor Control Centers (MCCs), and low-voltage power distribution systems, including troubleshooting, performance evaluations, upgrades, testing, and maintenance activities.
  • Design and upgrade facility systems and components.
  • Review and approve system design changes/modifications.
  • Oversee assigned system operations, testing, and maintenance.
  • Ensure operation of assigned system is within established operating limits and safety analysis.
  • Review changes to the plant configuration (i.e., modifications, design change notices) to determine impact to design of the facility, safety basis assumptions or analysis, facility operations, and facility operating procedures.
  • Perform Engineering Evaluations of equipment and systems for performance, safety, and deficiencies.
  • Perform calculations and develop engineering calculation reports.
  • Provide support to resolve any corrective actions or deficiency identified in the corrective action tracking system related to engineering assignments.
  • Physical ability to perform system walk-downs in the field including but not limited to, climbing ladders within facility.


Required Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Nuclear, chemical or wastewater facility experience.
  • A minimum of five (5) to twenty (20) years' experience related to engineering discipline (electrical) and/or field/system engineering.
  • Experience with industrial electrical systems including motors, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Motor Control Centers (MCCs), and low-voltage power distribution systems (600V and below).
  • Experience troubleshooting, evaluating, specifying, or modifying VFD-controlled motor systems in an operating industrial, chemical, wastewater, nuclear, or manufacturing environment.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Design or Facility Electrical Engineering experience to include electrical equipment specifications, calculation software and hands-on equipment and/or procurement experience OR experience in low voltage electrical distribution (less than 600 V), motors, VFDs, MCCs, and coordination studies.
  • Working knowledge of NQA-1 requirements applicable to specifications and design.
  • Previous SRS or another DOE site experience
  • Working knowledge of 10 CFR 830.


Other Job Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.
  • Working knowledge of National Codes and Standards.


If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater Technical Associates will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

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