Electrical Controls Engineer

Electrical EngineerWe are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to provide hands-on technical leadership for industrial electrical, automation and process-control systems within a manufacturing environment. This position will be responsible for the design, maintenance, troubleshooting and optimization of plant electrical and control systems, including PLC, DCS, SCADA, instrumentation and high- and medium-voltage power distribution.The Electrical Engineer will also lead capital projects from concept through startup, provide technical support to Operations and Maintenance, perform root-cause failure analysis and ensure electrical systems meet applicable NEC and NFPA standards.Responsibilities•Design, program, troubleshoot and optimize Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Siemens SIMATIC S7/TIA Portal and Mitsubishi PLC systems.•Configure, integrate and maintain Yokogawa Distributed Control Systems (DCS).•Maintain SCADA interfaces, HMI screens and process-data collection systems, including Aspen Data Historian.•Perform loop checks, calibration oversight and logic tuning for industrial process controls, instrumentation and control valves.•Coordinate automation software/hardware upgrades and industrial network communications.•Oversee electrical power-distribution systems, substations and infrastructure, primarily 5kV.•Perform arc-flash hazard analysis, short-circuit/fault-current studies and protective-relaying assessments.•Manage MCCs, VFDs, transformers and switchgear.•Ensure electrical design and installations comply with NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B and industrial grounding/bonding standards.•Lead capital engineering projects from feasibility and cost estimation through design, procurement, construction and startup.•Develop and review technical specifications for manufacturing equipment, chemical reactors, rinsing systems and material-handling equipment.•Develop and maintain P&IDs, electrical one-line diagrams, schematics and control-philosophy documentation using AutoCAD.•Manage vendor bids, change orders, contractors and third-party technical resources.•Provide troubleshooting and root-cause failure analysis for complex electrical, instrumentation and control-system issues.Qualifications•Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 5–10+ years of industrial electrical power, controls or automation experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.•In-depth knowledge of industrial electrical system design.•Strong PLC, automation, instrumentation and industrial power-distribution knowledge.•Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.•Ability to work effectively with production, maintenance, engineering and outside contractors.•Strong organizational and project-management skills.•Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, EasyPower or related engineering software preferred.Physical RequirementsRegular movement throughout an industrial facility, including climbing stairs. Prolonged periods of computer/desk work and occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.