Job: Electrical Engineer 2
Location-Hybrid/Alpharetta, GA
Position’s Contributions to Work Group:
- he Power Systems Engineer designs, modifies, develops, writes, and implements software-programming for generator control switchgear applications. Relies on various instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Work is often completed independently but may be completed under supervision or verified at completion.
Typical task breakdown:
- Identify retrofit opportunities, scope projects, and support proposal creation via Dealer and Factory teams
- Perform technical risk management for field performance of assigned projects.
- Convert legacy PLC projects to new platforms and validate for accuracy.
- Execute and support design, test, manufacture and commissioning of low and medium voltage switchgear controls retrofits for systems that control multiple generators which parallel to one or more utility sources.
- Provide direction to CAD designers to create wiring and assembly drawings for generator paralleling controls.
- Utilize templates or modify PLC programs for control of generator paralleling switchgear.
- Modify template HMI programs to coincide with project-specific PLC programs.
- Provide Engineering/Technical support to AES (Advanced Electrical Services) Sales Group.
- Submit daily project reports and expenses in a timely manner.
- Assist the Product Support Center help desk to resolve customer issues that cannot be handled locally.
Education & Experience Required:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) with a minimum of 2 years of experience or minimum of 4 years equivalent work experience.
Technical Skills:
- Experience in dealing with multiple disciplines such as contractors, consultants, engineers, end users, etc.
Working knowledge of the following:
- Installation, troubleshooting, and design of switchgear, ATS, and generator systems.
- Reading schematics and blueprints for power control and automation at a Power Systems level
- Installation, troubleshooting, design and programming of automated control systems using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s), PC controls, and distributed processing.
- Computer and software troubleshooting
- PLC Software Experience
- Modicon / Schneider Electric
- Rockwell / Allen Bradley
- Siemens
- GE
- HMI Software Experience (a plus, but not required)
- Rockwell – RSView / FactoryTalk
- Siemens
- Vijeo
- iFix
- Wonderware
- Position requires travel, typically between 35 - 50%, to support projects or staff.
- Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Additional Information:
- Phone Allowance will be provided
- Position requires travel, typically between 35 - 50%