Electrical Engineer

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Duties

• The Engineer will be responsible for the engineering and integration of hardware and software for programmable/configurable devices, substation network devices and legacy electrical devices in electric substations and on electric lines.
• This engineering and integration will support the detailed design of multiple projects reflected in the CAD design drawings produced by others in the I;C Division.
• The successful candidate will be comfortable working hands-on; in a lab environment, where system prototyping, test setups and connection/integration of devices will be common.
• Typical devices encountered will be programmable automation controllers, communications devices, network devices, remote terminal units (RTU), protective and control relays, meters, transformer monitors/controllers, transducers and generic controls for intelligent electrical devices (IEDs), etc.
• This position requires someone who has a positive attitude, strong work ethic and is extremely self-motivated.
• Further, the position requires someone with a dedicated interest in the integration, connectivity design, networking, programming and configuration of intelligent electrical devices.
• The position also requires the ability to work successfully in a diverse team environment and with employees of varying technical skills and grade levels.
• More specifically, the following are required or desired, as noted
• Strong analytical skills are required.
• Good clear oral and written communications skills and customer relations skills are required.
• Prior MS Access, MS Excel, MS Word skills are required.
• Prior experience with programmable/configurable devices, such as RTUs, regulator and recloser controls is desired.
• Experience with the IEC-61131 programming suite is desired.
• Experience with the DNP-3.0 protocol, both serial and IP is desired.
• Experience programming in VB.NET or another high level language is desired.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  
  

Skills

• This position requires someone who has a positive attitude, strong work ethic and is extremely self-motivated.
• Further, the position requires someone with a dedicated interest in the integration, connectivity design, networking, programming and configuration of intelligent electrical devices.
• The position also requires the ability to work successfully in a diverse team environment and with employees of varying technical skills and grade levels.
• More specifically, the following are required or desired, as noted
• Strong analytical skills are required.
• Good clear oral and written communications skills and customer relations skills are required.
• Prior MS Access, MS Excel, MS Word skills are required.
• Prior experience with programmable/configurable devices, such as RTUs, regulator and recloser controls is desired.
• Experience with the IEC-61131 programming suite is desired.
• Experience with the DNP-3.0 protocol, both serial and IP is desired.
• Experience programming in VB.NET or another high level language is desired.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  
  

Additional Info

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Benefits

Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match
  
  

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