Electrical Engineer

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Job Purpose: Design, develop, test or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components or systems for industrial machinery.

Essential Functions

• Confer with engineers, customers and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products.
• Design, implement, maintain and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products and systems for industrial purposes.
• Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks that include but are not limited to 3D modeling and schematic creation.
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentations and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes and customer requirements.
• Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction and installations standards and specifications.
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
• Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
• Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems and topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues and recommend remedial measures

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; NEC, IEC, NFPA, and related normative standards knowledge is highly preferred.
• Proficient in drawing practices and procedures (drafting and modeling practices).
• Cursory knowledge in marine crane design; knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials.
• Experience using CAD tools, solid modeling software, electrical simulation and other engineering computer programs.
• Proficient in MS Office and general computer applications.
• Must be detail-oriented and thorough; able to solve complex problems and make decisions.
• Good communication and time-management skills.
• Must have valid drivers license

Physical and Mental Demands

• Will spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, bend or kneel; reach with hands and arms.
• Use hands to handle or operate standard office equipment and measuring devices.
• Near vision and ability to adjust focus; able to talk and hear; ability to visualize.
• May spend long hours in intense concentration requiring attention to detail and accuracy.
• There are a number of deadlines associated with this position which may cause significant stress.
• May be required to climb and balance; work at heights.
• Occasionally lift materials and supplies.

Work Environment

• Will spend majority of time in office setting.
• May occasionally spend time in warehouse, assembly shop and welding shop.
• Noise level is usually low to moderate but may be very loud.
• May involve hazardous materials, fumes, moving parts/equipment, electrical shock risk, extreme heat (welding) and extreme cold (liquid nitrogen).
• Severe hot weather is likely and severe cold weather is possible on occasions when working outside of office.