Senior Electrical Engineer

PENTA Engineering Corporation

$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of increasing responsibility in engineering roles.
  • Expertise in industrial plant power, controls, and automation systems.
  • Strong communication and leadership abilities for team coordination.
  • Exceptional organizational skills for efficient resource management.
  • Attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy in engineering work.
  • Proven people management and mentoring experience for staff development.
  • Familiarity with U.S electrical codes and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the design and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems.
  • Implement safety guidelines for industrial power distribution.
  • Develop power and control schematics for industrial systems.
  • Configure electronic devices, including PLC and HMI programming.
  • Establish departmental goals and planning for personnel development.
  • Assist in commissioning electrical systems on construction sites.
  • Update and maintain project databases and deliverables.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Three weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually.
  • Relocation assistance for new hires.
Full Job Description
Reports To: Director of Engineering

Seeking an experienced Professional Engineer to be Senior Electrical Engineer at PENTA. He/she will have a minimum of 10+ years of positions with increasing responsibility. We require:
  • Expertise in industrial plant power, controls, and automation systems.
  • Technical excellence and in-depth understanding of good engineering practices.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to coordinate work with staff, clients, and contractors.
  • Strong organizational skills to manage time and resources efficiently and effectively.
  • Strong attention to detail and need for high level of accuracy.
  • Excellent people management and motivational skills. Must coach, mentor, and train staff; perform staff evaluations and provide recommendations semi-yearly.
  • Full commitment to maintaining the company's professional image and reputation with accurate and error-free work.
  • Require travel within the US and occasionally overseas to clients and facilities.

Required Skills and Primarily Responsible for:
  • Familiarity with latest U.S electrical codes and safety requirements, including NEC code and IEEE standards.
  • Electric power distribution & grounding, design, and operation of low and medium Voltage Systems in heavy process industries.
  • Power transmission, full electrical product cycle, power control and protection systems.
  • Setup of GE Multilink Protective Relays or equivalent for medium voltage (5kV) feeder, transformer, and motor protection.
  • Maintenance of Electrical systems.
  • Safety guidelines related to industrial plant power distribution.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, SKM Power Tools.
  • Proficient in the design of industrial control and automation systems
  • Electrical power distribution, MCC, controls, and instrumentation.
  • Power and control schematics development.
  • Hardware specification and control panel design.
  • Electronic device configuration, PLC program development, HMI configuration
  • Preparation of equipment specifications, cable list, I/O List.
  • Development of functional description, load list, one-line diagram, device location, grounding, and lighting plans.
  • Preparation of Electrical Design Criteria for all projects; attend all kickoff meetings; assist in proposal preparation and CAPEX for electrical/controls.
  • Maintain and update database/deliverables from earlier projects and add to as needed.
  • Near and long-term Department planning.
  • Establish Goals and Programs for each Department Personnel.
  • Maintaining Electrical Department Knowledge Database.
  • Travel to Construction Sites to Assist with Systems' Commissioning.

Education and License Required
  • M.S in Electrical Engineering preferred or B.S. with relevant applicable experience will be considered.
  • P.E. registration required. Must be able to obtain registrations across USA.

Company Benefits:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance package including Long Term Disability & Basic Life / AD&D coverage.
  • 401(k) Plan with Company match.
  • Three weeks (prorated for the first year) Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • Relocation assistance available.

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