Engineer I, Electrical

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

The Engineer I, Electrical is responsible for developing and maintaining electromechanical system designs under the direction of a senior engineer or manager.  They provide direction to designers and drafters regarding the documentation of their designs.  Provides engineering support to internal and external customers and performs other tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Functional & Technical Skills

• Translate requirements into a system architecture and detailed design.
• Design and integrate industrial automation and control systems including PLC controls, motor controls, and general machine controls.
• Determine feasibility of modifying existing or designing new equipment considering costs, time limitations, and other technical and economic factors.
• Validate designs through analysis and testing

Operational Excellence

• Coordinate own design efforts to meet production schedules and provide project task estimates and updates to project team. 

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Problem Solving
• Planning and Organizing
• Values Based

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: BS in Electrical Engineering

Experience: 0+ years experience in developing and maintaining electromechanical system designs.

Licenses/Certifications: Obtain and maintain railroad safety training and credentials

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of business software including MS Office suite.
• Collaborate with others to clarify requirements and develop solutions.
• Lead design reviews consisting of multi-disciplined and cross functional team members.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: MS in Electrical Engineering

Experience: 0+ years experience in the following:

• • 480VAC power generation and distribution
  • Engine/generator controls
  • Industrial automation and controls systems
  • Electrical traction systems (DC & AC)
  • Motor controls and variable speed drives

Licenses/Certifications: EIT

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge in Autodesk and ERP software

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires successful completion of:

• The subject’s name must correspond to their Social Security number and date of birth.
• Current and prior relevant employment experience will be verified to confirm the candidate meets the minimum required years of experience for the position.
• Post-secondary education at the associate degree level or higher will be verified, including degree(s) earned and dates of completion.
• All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-incident drug and/or alcohol testing in compliance with federal regulations and company policy. Corporate non safety applicants are subject to drug test.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer
• Up to 5% travel, including international
• May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
• Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment

Fluency in English is required for this position, as the direct manager will be based in the U.S.