Electrical Engineer III

Loram • Medina, MN

16h • $101,100 - $151,800

About The Position

The Engineer III, Electrical leads technical aspects of designing and developing complete electromechanical systems for railroad maintenance-of-way equipment. The role leads development of complete electrical systems and provides technical direction to junior engineers, designers, and drafters. It also provides engineering support to internal and external customers and performs other assigned tasks.

The engineer translates requirements into system architectures and detailed designs; contributes to machine concept development; and estimates design time and scope for new projects. The role designs and integrates industrial automation and control systems, including PLC, motor, and general machine controls. It evaluates the feasibility of modifying existing equipment or designing new equipment, validates designs through analysis and testing, and promotes standardized design methods and documentation best practices.

The position coordinates personal and team design efforts to meet production schedules, provides task estimates and project updates, and researches, tests, and recommends emerging technologies and processes. The work is primarily office deskwork, with up to 5% travel, including international travel, and occasional visits or inspections in railroad environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience developing and maintaining electromechanical system designs.
• Obtain and maintain railroad safety training and credentials.
• Working knowledge of business software, including the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to collaborate with others to clarify requirements and develop solutions.
• Ability to lead design reviews with multidisciplinary and cross-functional team members.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience with 480VAC power generation and distribution.
• At least 5 years of experience with engine and generator controls.
• At least 5 years of experience with industrial automation and control systems.
• At least 5 years of experience with DC and AC electrical traction systems.
• At least 5 years of experience with motor controls and variable speed drives.
• At least 5 years of experience directing individual engineers or small teams of engineers and designers.
• Six Sigma Green Belt and Professional Engineer (PE) credentials.
• Knowledge of Autodesk and ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements into system architectures and detailed designs.
• Contribute to machine concept development and prepare time and scope estimates for new-project designs.
• Design and integrate industrial automation and control systems, including PLC controls, motor controls, and general machine controls.
• Assess the feasibility of modifying existing equipment or designing new equipment, considering cost, time, and technical and economic factors.
• Validate designs through analysis and testing.
• Develop and ensure standardization and best practices for design methods and documentation.
• Coordinate own design work and that of other engineers and designers to meet production schedules.
• Provide project task estimates and updates to the project team.
• Research, test, and recommend new and emerging technologies and processes for systems and components.
• Provide technical direction to junior engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Provide engineering support to internal and external customers.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Wellness programs.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% contributed to the plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and behavioral health support.
• Leaves of absence.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Payroll charity contributions.
• Adoption assistance.
• Optional legal, critical illness, and hospitalization plans.
• Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level