Electrical Engineer III

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries • Huntington Beach, CA

10d

About The Position

Nikkiso Cosmodyne seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and manage electrical systems for process equipment used in the industrial gas and natural gas processing industries. Experience in an engineering and manufacturing environment, particularly with outsourced fabrication, is highly valued. The role reports directly to the Engineering Manager.

The engineer takes responsible charge of electrical system design and code application for systems provided by Nikkiso Cosmodyne. The position involves reviewing customer specifications, producing electrical designs and documentation, and serving as the primary customer interface for site electrical requirements. The engineer also supervises and assists with checkout and testing at company, vendor, and customer sites. Local and long-distance travel is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience.
• Experience with power distribution and protection circuits, PLC controls, instrumentation, motor specification (5–10,000 kW), and motor controls, including starters, VFDs, and protection relays.
• Experience applying NEC and IEC codes and standards.
• Specific experience with induction electrical motors for rotating machinery such as compressors, turbines, expanders, fans, and pumps.
• Knowledge and use of electrical design codes and standards, including the National Electrical Code (NEC/NFPA 70), NFPA electrical area hazard classification standards, NEMA standards, IEC European electrical standards, CSA Canadian standards, and UL requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an engineering and manufacturing environment focused on outsourced fabrication.
• 2D and 3D CAD experience.
• Experience with recent versions of Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical/Mechanical.
• Experience with bill-of-materials management systems (ERP).

Responsibilities

• Design and manage electrical systems associated with process equipment for industrial gas and natural gas processing applications.
• Take responsible charge of electrical system design and application of applicable codes.
• Review customer specifications and produce electrical designs, panel drawings, bills of material, single-line diagrams, and schematics.
• Write vendor specifications in a timely manner to meet production schedules.
• Serve as the key customer contact for customer-site electrical requirements needed for installation and operation of Nikkiso Cosmodyne products.
• Supervise and assist with checkout and testing of electrical systems at the company’s manufacturing site, vendor sites, and customer sites.
• Travel locally and long distance as required.

What This Job Offers

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