What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Automation Systems & Control?
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Division: ESCO Power and Safety Solutions
Location: Marion, IA
Reports to: Electrical Engineering and Design Manager
Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt
Status: Full-Time
Typical Working Hours: 7:30am to 4:30pm
May be required to work extended hours including holidays and weekends due to the 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year type of service ESCO provides its clients.
Synopsis:
The Electrical Engineer is an entry level of position within the technical delivery structure of ESCO Power. This position is best described as a contributing technical resource for external customer project delivery. Work executed will be within a multi-discipline power team. This position requires acquisition and knowledge of multiple fundamental power skills and technologies.
Background and Work Experience:
To be considered, candidates should have:
Completion of a Bachelor's degree program in engineering from an accredited college, technical school, or university; 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:
Demonstrated understanding of electrical principles and electrical troubleshooting skills.
Demonstrated basic knowledge of the following: power distribution and design, protective relay programming, and communication networks.
Demonstrated proficiency with the use of AutoCAD Software.
Responsibilities and Duties:
The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for, but not limited to:
Perform project deliverables under direct supervision while adhering to scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
Assist with developing and executing portions of small to medium sized power distribution projects.
Introduction to load studies and utilization of power quality meters to evaluate system performance.
Assist with electrical engineering and design in accordance to IEEE, NFPA, and customer standards.
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:
Exhibits a high level of initiative and resourcefulness.
Earnestly looks for ways to improve skills and is a dedicated and driven learner.
Adapts behavior to changing circumstances.
Work produced demonstrates excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Work effectively with decreasing amount of assistance from others as skills are acquired.
Travel Required:
Accommodate up to 75% 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.
Division: ESCO Power and Safety Solutions
Location: Marion, IA
Reports to: Electrical Engineering and Design Manager
Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt
Status: Full-Time
Typical Working Hours: 7:30am to 4:30pm
May be required to work extended hours including holidays and weekends due to the 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year type of service ESCO provides its clients.
Synopsis:
The Electrical Engineer is an entry level of position within the technical delivery structure of ESCO Power. This position is best described as a contributing technical resource for external customer project delivery. Work executed will be within a multi-discipline power team. This position requires acquisition and knowledge of multiple fundamental power skills and technologies.
Background and Work Experience:
To be considered, candidates should have:
Completion of a Bachelor's degree program in engineering from an accredited college, technical school, or university; 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:
Demonstrated understanding of electrical principles and electrical troubleshooting skills.
Demonstrated basic knowledge of the following: power distribution and design, protective relay programming, and communication networks.
Demonstrated proficiency with the use of AutoCAD Software.
Responsibilities and Duties:
The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for, but not limited to:
Perform project deliverables under direct supervision while adhering to scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
Assist with developing and executing portions of small to medium sized power distribution projects.
Introduction to load studies and utilization of power quality meters to evaluate system performance.
Assist with electrical engineering and design in accordance to IEEE, NFPA, and customer standards.
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:
Exhibits a high level of initiative and resourcefulness.
Earnestly looks for ways to improve skills and is a dedicated and driven learner.
Adapts behavior to changing circumstances.
Work produced demonstrates excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Work effectively with decreasing amount of assistance from others as skills are acquired.
Travel Required:
Accommodate up to 75% 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.