Electrical Design Engineer III

Electrical Design Engineer IIIThe Electrical Design Engineer III leads the design of low-voltage electrical power distribution, signal networks, and auxiliary equipment for gas turbine projects. This role focuses on industrial facility power distribution up to 600 VAC and 220 VDC, including systems such as motor control centers, switchgear, low-voltage transformers, DC systems, and batteries. The engineer develops detailed design documentation, ensures compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards, supports manufacturing and commissioning activities, and mentors junior engineers while contributing to continuous improvement of product designs and project execution.Responsibilities include:Leading the design of electrical power distribution and signal networks, including auxiliary equipment for gas turbine projects, primarily on low-voltage systems (600 V and below).Developing comprehensive electrical design documentation such as single-line diagrams, panelboard schedules, electrical load lists, motor lists, wiring diagrams, control schematics, cable schedules, and termination schedules.Creating power system plans, lighting plans, electrical room layouts, elevation drawings, conduit and cable tray arrangements, and hazardous area classifications.Performing engineering calculations for equipment sizing, including breakers, overload devices, and relays, as well as cable, conduit, and equipment spacing, and illumination level calculations.Maintaining bills of materials and executing other design duties required by the complexity of each project.Developing and reviewing electrical, control, and instrumentation wiring diagrams and cable lists generated by SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL) or SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI).Preparing purchase specifications for electrical equipment and participating in vendor selection for electrical packages.Generating electrical drawing packages used by engineers, designers, and drafters to document logic, point-to-point wiring, and system interactions.Interpreting and designing in accordance with electrical code requirements from the authority having jurisdiction over each project's installation.Investigating, understanding, and interpreting applicable electrical codes and standards, including NEC/NFPA 70, CEC, IEC, ISA, AGA, and others, and applying them effectively in designs.Meeting regularly with vendors to ensure all technical and schedule requirements are understood and met.Interpreting and integrating design requirements received from the parent organization or other stakeholders into project designs.Responding to technical inquiries from customers, vendors, and field personnel, providing clear and accurate technical guidance.Using SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL), SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), and SmartPlant 3D (S3D), or comparable database-driven software, to design electrical power and control systems.Applying current working knowledge of electrical and instrumentation design for industrial facilities to deliver robust and compliant solutions.Supporting projects involving generators rated 150 MVA and above for gas or steam turbines and their auxiliaries; leveraging power plant experience where applicable.Complying with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, and promptly reporting unsafe activities or conditions.Participating in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.Contributing to building a positive team spirit and collaborative work environment.Communicating effectively with all levels of employees, including engineering, operations, and support functions.Handling various engineering assignments, including rework, in a timely manner to meet schedule deadlines.Following established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines in daily work activities.Ensuring product quality by following standard work and process instructions, and identifying any potential risks to product quality.Developing schedules, coordinating, and managing electrical design activities for projects of all sizes with minimal supervision from the project lead.Simplifying product designs to improve manufacturability and reduce cost while maintaining product quality and functional requirements.Assisting Sales, Marketing, and Development Engineering with projects that enhance existing products and support development of new product lines.Meeting schedule requirements for project engineering deliverables and ensuring timely completion of design packages.Providing technical support during manufacturing and commissioning of equipment, including resolving design-related issues.Leading junior engineers and interns, providing guidance, mentoring, and support for their technical and professional development.Traveling up to approximately 10% of the time to support project, vendor, or site-related activities as required.Essential skills include:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.Minimum 7 years of technical and practical experience in industrial facility power distribution design up to 600 VAC and 220 VDC with signal propagation; 5 or more years of experience strongly desired.Demonstrated experience in electrical design for industrial plants, including low-voltage power distribution and control systems.Ability to design and document electrical systems, including single-line diagrams, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, load lists, motor lists, wiring diagrams, schematics, and cable schedules.Hands-on experience with motor control centers (MCCs), switchgear, low-voltage transformers, AC and DC systems, batteries, and related equipment.Strong familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) / NFPA 70 and ability to apply code requirements to industrial electrical designs.Knowledge of electrical codes, industry standards, and best practices, including NEMA, IEC, IEEE, ISA, ANSI, NFPA 70E, UL, CSA, TUV, and AGA.Proficiency or strong familiarity with SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL) for electrical design and data management.Experience using SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) for instrumentation and control wiring documentation.Experience with SmartPlant 3D (S3D) for at least 2 years, or significant expertise in creating electrical tray and conduit specifications, designing trays and conduits, generating drawings, and extracting bills of materials.Ability to work with database-driven engineering software tools and maintain accurate project data.Working knowledge of AutoCAD for electrical drafting and design documentation.Experience developing power system plans, lighting plans, electrical room layouts, conduit and cable tray arrangements, and hazardous area classifications.Capability to perform detailed engineering calculations for equipment sizing, cable and conduit sizing, spacing, and illumination levels.Familiarity with lighting calculation software (such as DIALux or Visual) and the ability to perform lighting analyses and interpret results against code requirements.Strong communication skills to interact effectively with internal teams, customers, vendors, and field personnel.Ability to manage multiple design tasks, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision on projects of varying size and complexity.Commitment to safety, quality, and adherence to established policies and procedures.Additional skills and qualifications include:Experience working with generators rated 150 MVA and above for gas or steam turbines and associated auxiliary systems.Power plant experience, particularly with gas or steam turbine installations, is a plus.Inclination toward or familiarity with computer programming languages is highly encouraged.Expertise in SmartPlant Electrical, including report creation and modification, symbol creation, filter and rules creation, reference data management, batch mode operations, and effective utilization of the tool, is a strong advantage.Past experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation and SmartSketch is desirable.Experience with Revit 3D or other comparable 3D electrical design tools will be considered as an alternative or complement to SmartPlant 3D.Additional experience with AutoCAD beyond basic usage is beneficial.Ability to simplify complex product designs to improve manufacturability and reduce costs without compromising quality or function.Experience supporting manufacturing and commissioning activities, including troubleshooting and resolving design-related issues in the field.Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead junior engineers and interns.Strong teamwork orientation and ability to contribute to a positive, collaborative work culture.Work environment:This position is based in an office environment in Lake Mary, FL, with the ability to work a hybrid schedule consisting of four days in the office and one day remote each week. The role involves regular use of engineering and design software such as SmartPlant Electrical, SmartPlant Instrumentation, SmartPlant 3D, AutoCAD, SmartSketch, and lighting calculation tools, as well as interaction with vendors and manufacturing and commissioning teams. The work setting emphasizes safety, adherence to established policies and procedures, and collaboration across engineering, operations, sales, marketing, and development functions. Occasional travel of up to approximately 10% may be required to support project, vendor, or site activities. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays