Electrical Engineer

U.S Pipe • Lynchburg, VA

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About The Position

U.S. Pipe is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team. Under limited supervision, you will develop and implement electrical engineering projects, specifications, plans, and designs for additions, modifications, and improvements to manufacturing equipment and plant facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or 3 plus years of electrical engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, preferably in the foundry or steel industry.
• Experienced in the design, installation, and maintenance of low and medium voltage power systems.
• Experienced in the design, installation, and programming of PLC systems, preferably Allen-Bradley.
• Experienced in the design, installation, and programming of HMI systems. Panelview, Cimplicity.
• PC proficient with MS Office products and the ability to design electrical systems using CAD software, preferably AutoCAD.
• Excellent communications skills with ability to present technical information.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems and processes that reduce costs, enhance employee safety, improve product quality, and increase operating efficiencies and equipment reliability.
• Coordinates the design, construction and installation of electrical power and control systems for new and existing equipment which are safe, reliable, and technically correct.
• Proactively identify needs, conceive improvements, consider potential issues, evaluating costs and potential savings to optimize existing machinery and/or processes.
• Performs root cause analysis using a number of established systems and techniques such as Failure Modes Effects Analysis, Cause and Effect diagrams (fishbone), 5 Whys, etc.
• Conducts studies, collects data, and provides detailed engineering calculations to support proposed design solution.
• Creates, modifies, and documents PLC programs, HMI screens and programs, electrical schematic drawings, control cabinet layouts, control networks, single line drawings and power distribution layouts.
• Prepares cost estimates, writes detailed equipment specifications to assist with obtaining vendor/contractor quotations, and provides on-site supervision of construction projects to assure that plans and specifications are met.
• Prepares electrical drawings, project schedules, cable and I/O tables, PLC programs, HMI screens and programs, sequence of operations, operating and maintenance procedures, including parts lists, to provide plant personnel with operating and maintenance information.
• Assists Plant Engineering and Maintenance personnel with the identification of causes of electrical and control problems and provides solutions to problems through adjustments, modifications, training, documentation or revisions to programs, parts, and systems.
• Organizes and maintains electrical controls and programming software licenses.
• Maintains working relationship with outside consulting engineers, contractors, suppliers, and vendors to provide the Company with quality materials and professional assistance.

Benefits

• Team Collaboration: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.
• Career Growth: Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Primary Metal Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree