Project Engineer - Electrical

Overview

A prominent energy service firm specializing in industrial markets is seeking a Project Engineer for its energy and industrial sector.

• Collaborate with a team of mechanical and electrical engineers, design drafters, and cross-functional departments (Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, and others) to develop Switchgears, Motor Control Centers, and Electrical Equipment Centers.
• Produce comprehensive engineering design packages for the manufacturing of Electrical Equipment Centers (EEC), including Mechanical Assembly, Architectural/Structural components, Electrical Assembly, Grounding, Low Voltage Power Distribution, Lighting, HVAC, Fire Alarm, Telecommunications, Raceway Systems, and installation of Major Power Distribution Equipment (including Medium Voltage/Low Voltage Switchgear and Motor Control Centers) and Customer Free Issued Equipment.
• Perform design load calculations, create interconnection schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules, and serve as the primary technical focal point throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project setup, ensuring adherence to documentation, engineering, and quality standards.
• Maintain understanding of the contracted scope of supply, allocated budget, and critical scheduling milestones.
• Develop technical bills of materials and coordinate with Procurement to facilitate purchasing.
• Coordinate with customers, other engineering disciplines, vendors, and internal colleagues to guarantee a fully functional system.
• Lead a team of designers and drafters, ensure engineering data inputs support efficient labor utilization, and oversee design deliverables for compliance with codes, customer requirements, and internal standards.
• Coordinate with the document control department to support the transmittal process of project submissions.
• Create project-specific test plans based on contract requirements and coordinate with quality and testing teams to execute approved plans.
• Perform testing tasks from the approved Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) / Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) plan, drive punch list resolution, and ensure testing documentation is completed and signed per contract requirements.

• Design of Electrical Distribution Systems (600V, 5kV through 35kV)
• Design of Power Distribution Equipment (MV/LV Switchgear and Motor Control Centers)
• Protection and Control Design
• Substation Automation and Relay Application Engineering
• Familiarity with National Electrical Code (NEC) Construction Practices
• Knowledge of NETA Acceptance Testing Standards
• Proficiency in AUTO CAD, ePlan, and Solid Works
• Experience with Relay Configuration Software Suites (e.g., SEL, GE Multilin)
• Competence in SKM/ETAP Power Systems Analysis Software
• Proficient in the MS Office Suite and MS Project

• Minimum of five years of experience as a Project Engineer, preferably within Industrial Manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution;
  Professional Engineer (PE) designation preferred.
• General knowledge of ANSI, NEMA, and IEC standards.