Electrical Engineer

Title - Electrical Engineer

Location – Altamont NY

Duration - Fulltime

Job Description

• The electrical engineer in this role will interface daily with the engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver innovative solutions to meet our clients' needs. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on individual with a strong background in control system design (hardware/software/network), electrical panel design and power calculations, risk assessment, component selection and configuration, control system programming, and control system installation and commissioning.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.

This includes:

• Developing electrical schematics, electrical interconnect, & cabling interconnect diagrams
• Designing electric heater SCR control panels (including mechanical layout of equipment within)
• Designing PLC systems and programming per project specific requirements
• Designing electrical junction box mechanical layout
• Works closely with other engineers, customers, and management to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products.
• Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications.
• Prepare specifications for the purchase of materials and equipment (define complete electrical BOM's).
• Coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
• Develop Factory Acceptance Test requirements and provide support.
• Review technical requirements and prepare technical drawings and specification of electrical systems to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in instrumentation and control systems, providing timely solutions. Includes production troubleshooting and support.
• Prepare and maintain documentation, including system specifications, wiring diagrams, and operating procedures.
• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements related to electrical theory, instrumentation and controls and apply principles to engineering projects.
• Travel to support product commissioning (<25%) may be required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience with instrumentation, controls, and low-medium voltage power.
• Familiarity with the National Electric Code.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve critical issues in a timely manner.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
• 2D AutoCAD experience required; 3D experience with AutoCAD/Inventor is a plus.
• Proficient with computer and information technology (MS products)
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, electrical engineering, and Lean manufacturing principles is a plus
• Familiarity with applicable health and safety regulations
• Prior experience interfacing with a quality management system, ISO9001, NQA-1, etc.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree and/or Registered PE in the state of New York a plus.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience including hands-on experience with instrumentation, controls, and low voltage power.
• Prior experience with codes and standards, including ASME Section IX, ASME Section VIII, Zone 2 hazardous areas (UL/FM, ATEX, IECEx).
• Hazardous Location design experience is a must (Gas Groups B, C, D)
• Prior experience with auxiliary power generations systems, ASME Section III and NavSea is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to talk or hear and required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Exposure to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Safety glasses, ear plugs and steel toe shoes are required when on the Shop area.

Some travel may be required.

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.