Project Engineer- Electrical
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- BS in Electrical Engineering, HMI/PLC programming and troubleshooting skills a must.
- 5 plus years of engineering experience preferred.
- Familiarity with National Electrical Code and how to utilize a must.
- Familiarity of how to design power and motor circuits a must.
- Knowledge of transformers, switchgear, and major power components and their specifications.
- Understanding of utility interface with the customer power systems a plus.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Computer skills – Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, networking architecture, setup and troubleshooting, loading software and drivers
- Willingness to travel
- Experience in wallboard or equivalent manufacturing plant and process a plus
- Knowledge of AC variable speed drives and their specifications a must
- Knowledge of Motor Control Centers and their specifications a must
- Ability to specify and setup field instrumentation
- Familiarity with ARC Flash requirements and NFPA-70 a plus
- Familiarity of electrical system coordination studies and how to interpret a plus.
- Ability to plan and coordinate a project from start to finish.
- Ability to handle multiple projects.
- Excellent Project Management skills
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Full description
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for project management and electrical engineering services. The position will involve projects in their full scope from initial estimating, proposal submission, construction and start-up. The position will also be available to assist manufacturing plants with safety, quality, process optimization and productivity improvements.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (not all inclusive):
- Major focus will be on projects related to the manufacturing plants.
- Develop project scopes; estimate equipment, installations, and engineering costs and prepare project schedules for Appropriation Requests.
- Complete all project assignments within established scope, budget, and schedule.
- Design of and/or oversee preparation of construction drawings packages for capital projects.
- Oversee field construction activities.
- Project start-ups.
- Specification and procurement of equipment and engineering and construction services.
- Work with existing facilities for maintenance, repair and improvement projects.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS in Electrical Engineering, HMI/PLC programming and troubleshooting skills a must.
- 5 plus years of engineering experience preferred.
- Familiarity with National Electrical Code and how to utilize a must.
- Familiarity of how to design power and motor circuits a must.
- Knowledge of transformers, switchgear, and major power components and their specifications.
- Understanding of utility interface with the customer power systems a plus.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Computer skills – Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, networking architecture, setup and troubleshooting, loading software and drivers
- Willingness to travel
- Experience in wallboard or equivalent manufacturing plant and process a plus
- Knowledge of AC variable speed drives and their specifications a must
- Knowledge of Motor Control Centers and their specifications a must
- Ability to specify and setup field instrumentation
- Familiarity with ARC Flash requirements and NFPA-70 a plus
- Familiarity of electrical system coordination studies and how to interpret a plus.
- Ability to plan and coordinate a project from start to finish.
- Ability to handle multiple projects.