Electrical Engineer II

Electrical Engineer IITREW is a provider of Automated Equipment, Control Systems and Warehouse Execution Software. As an Electrical Engineer II, you will design and implement electrical controls systems for automated material handling equipment. This is project/application-based work that includes development of specifications, electrical device layouts, schematics and panel drawings. Project design and testing will take place in the office. Completed work is installed and tested at the clients' facility. You must be self-motivated, dedicated and possess a strong sense of initiative. You must have the ability to easily adapt to changing situations and have a strong technical background in electrical and controls systems. Candidates must have a strong task-based skillset with a focus on organization, time-management, and prioritization. Candidates will have excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills plus the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of people at all levels of expertise.As an Electrical Engineer II, you will be involved in projects from the concept phase through design, programming, testing and onsite support. You will serve as the primary technical contact for a project. You will have direct interaction with clients throughout each project. You will work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering and Project Management. On large projects, you will work within a design team and for smaller projects you will work on your own with supervision from team leaders, project engineers, project managers and your supervisor.Duties / ResponsibilitiesUses and understands the department process work-flow steps for completing project work.Leads training of co-op personnel and junior engineers by delegating project tasks as directed by the supervisor/manager of the departmentMeeting with both client and internal project teams to define applications and produce functional specification or description of operation documentsLeads small to medium sized projects by defining and executing the work. Works independently and with minimal supervision.Works closely with project leads on large sized projects to execute design per project requirements.Maintains a project schedule and ensures the project team meets milestonesMaintains the project forecast for resources, materials, and expensesMeets or exceeds the financial budget for resources, materials, and expensesGenerating project specific documentation using standard company formatsUsing AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical for electrical design including device layouts, schematics, control panel design and communication architecture diagramsComponent selection and bill of material preparationCoordinates order of field components and control panelsDesigns electrical interfaces to devices such as network I/O, variable speed drives, camera/laser scanner ID systems and scales.Customizing standard products to meet the requirements of each projectConducting in-house preliminary testing and onsite testing of the system as installed at the customer's facility.Interact with mechanical engineering, controls engineering, control panel fabrication and electrical installation personnelWork closely with controls engineers to integrate project solutionsParticipating and leading design reviews with project teamsPerform on-site technical checkout, often working with installation teamsPerform on-site system commissioning at client sites to validate controls designProviding customer training and support during project turnover to the end userProviding continuing support for finished projectsReports project status to the project managers and department supervisor/managerUpdate drawings to 'as-built' status at the completion of the projectRequired Skills/ AbilitiesAbility to multi-task and maintain deadlines while ensuring quality in a collaborative, team-oriented environmentSelf-motivated, with the ability to operate independently and with supervisionMust have good organizational and leadership skillsMust have excellent written and verbal communication skillsProficient with MS Office Software including Word, Excel & OutlookProficient with personal computers and experience using Microsoft Windows operating systemsAdvanced knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD ElectricalAdvanced knowledge of 480vac and 600vac 3-phase powerAbility to calculate system loads and design panels to accommodate requirementsProficient with 120vac and/or 24VDC controls circuitsKnowledge of Allen Bradley PLC/PLC Controllers or similar automation controllers a plusAbility to design I/O architectures to accommodate system requirementsKnowledge of safety PLCs and safety systems or similar a plusKnowledge of industrial control systems including PLC and HMI systemsKnowledge of industrial communication networks such as Ethernet/IP & AS-InterfaceProficient with system layouts, schematics and other controls system drawingsAbility to perform electrical troubleshooting using various hand tools and meters.Knowledge of UL508A, NFPA70 and NFPA79Education & ExperienceBachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET), Computer Science (BSCS), Computer Engineering (BSCE), Computer Engineering Technology (BSCET) or equivalent experienceMinimum of 3-5 years of experience designing industrial controls systemsExperience in the material handling/equipment controls industry preferred but not requiredWork EnvironmentAbility to work effectively in a warehouse and/or construction environment for system testingClimbing ladders and moving around on platforms to maneuver in and around equipmentFlexibility to travel around the country, often via air with the ability to travel 20-30%, upon a calendar year basis to job sites both domestically and abroad. Travel may include weekends and/or holidays.Physical RequirementsCapable of working in a construction site environment (no air conditioning, dusty, loud etc.) and following all site safety rules such as wearing personal protective equipment (hard hats, safety shoes, hearing protection, etc.)Ability to frequently move about the work site to access equipment, etc. and remain standing stationary for extended periods of time.Trew EEO Statement Trew and its companies are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.