Electrical Engineer

Tessenderlo Group • Phoenix, AZ

13d

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer designs electrical systems for industrial chemical facilities, including power distribution, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment layouts, and detailed installation designs. The role also supports existing chemical plant operations by reviewing and creating drawings, reviewing specification sheets, sizing equipment for small plant projects, and reviewing facility code requirements. The engineer collaborates with other engineering disciplines and works with clients, consultants, project personnel, contractors, and inspecting authorities.

The position performs electrical studies and calculations, develops plans and specifications for projects of varying complexity, supports plant troubleshooting and project execution, and assists with proposals, budgets, schedules, turnarounds, and startups. Travel to project sites is expected 20–25% of the time.

Requirements

• Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited university.
• Knowledge of electrical design fundamentals.
• Engineering and design experience with power delivery systems in the chemical and/or industrial sectors, including grounding, lighting, wiring, schematics, panel layouts, heat trace, cable schedules, and cable tray.
• Ability to work within project scope and ensure designs meet applicable codes while preventing scope creep.
• Ability to work efficiently and make timely decisions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including communicating with people outside the electrical engineering discipline.
• Ability to take direction from the department manager and proceed with minimal support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 496, 497, 655, 70B, 70E, and IECC.
• Ability to lead and direct contractors.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel 20–25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• AutoCAD experience.
• Navisworks Freedom experience is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Siemens PCS-7, OPTO 22, and APACS systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform short-circuit analysis, arc-flash studies, and power studies for existing facilities and new projects.
• Review and redline P&IDs, one-lines, specification sheets, and equipment drawings.
• Assist senior staff in developing project proposals.
• Attend client meetings to define proposal-phase project scopes and review design development documents during project execution.
• Troubleshoot signal and electrical problems at plants.
• Assist local instrumentation and electrical technicians with design changes and plant additions.
• Travel onsite for project preparation and execution.
• Communicate with clients, consultants, project personnel, and inspecting authorities.
• Develop electrical plans and specifications for small, medium-sized, and complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Size wiring, transformers, cables, feeders, and ELOR settings, and perform related calculations.
• Review specification sheets for the instrumentation and electrical portions of larger plant expansion projects.
• Develop capital and expense budgets for projects of varying sizes.
• Select and specify electrical system components, including motor control centers, switchgear, and transformers.
• Develop control system designs and layouts.
• Provide engineering guidance to support safe and successful startups.
• Help develop turnaround project schedules and work onsite during plant turnarounds and startups implementing electrical and instrumentation projects.
• Lead and direct contractors on various projects.
• Manage multiple project timelines and keep designs within scope while meeting required codes.
• Follow safety guidelines at each facility.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage with low employee premiums.
• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching on up to the first 5% of employee contributions.
• Year-end company retirement contribution of up to 4% of annual base salary.
• Short-term incentive awards based on measured performance criteria.
• Life insurance equal to 2x annual base salary.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per calendar year, non-taxable.
• Adoption assistance with up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance.
• Business travel life and accident insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Telemedicine program for employees and dependents.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Company referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time