Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Electrical or Controls Engineering
10-15 years of experience in Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Pharmaceutical or Industrial engineering
Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred
Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
Eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship
Responsibilities
Lead project teams and manage project budgets and scheduling
Mentor staff in electrical design, including I&C specifications
Supervise project staff to ensure timely completion of engineering packages
Analyze and produce engineering packages and instrumentation specifications
Establish and maintain strong client relationships throughout projects
Ensure adherence to design codes and internal protocols
Interface with clients and other engineers on-site
Review and validate design drawings before client submission
Oversee document quality standards for team outputs
Benefits
Medical and Dental insurance
401K plan
Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance
Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Pet Insurance
Discounted gym membership
Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Principal Engineers are expected to be leaders of projects and project teams and responsible for managing project man-hour budgets and scheduling of department man-hours
Strong technical skills and an ability to mentor and assist staff in all aspects of electrical design, including I&C specifications and selection
Supervise and monitor project staff ensuring that engineering packages are completed on time and within budget for the project they are responsible for.
Ability to analyze, design and produce engineering packages for clients and prepare instrumentation specifications for purchase
Ability to establish and maintain good business relationships with key client contacts throughout the project
Extensive knowledge of required design codes and the knowledge to establish design criteria and ensure staff is following proper protocol
On-site interface with client engineering representative and other discipline engineers
Review, check and analyze design drawings prior to client submittals
Responsible for ensuring that documents produced by the team members follow both internal and client quality standards
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Electrical or Controls Engineering
10-15 years (or more) of experience working in a Power Generation, Distribution, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Pharmaceutical and/or Industrial engineering environment
Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred
Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
Technical Competencies
Low voltage power distribution system design and layout
Instrumentation identification and installation package development as well as application design including data sheets, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, instrument lists, input / output lists, and scope of work development.
Instrumentation skills including: reading or developing P&IDs , Instrument selection and specifications, control valve and primary element sizing, instrument loop diagrams, locations plans and installation details, and interconnection and wiring diagrams
Distributed Control System interface design experience
Electrical heat trace design
Development of wiring diagrams and schematics
$125,000 - $190,000 a year
Salaries for all positions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise. Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given range. The indicated range is not a commitment and meant as a guideline. All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.
Valdes Architecture & Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.
