Electrical Engineer

Powell Industries•Houston, TX

20d

About The Position

As an Electrical Engineer at Powell, you will lead projects developing custom low- and medium-voltage switchgear and control solutions for clients. You will serve as the technical face of projects from concept through completion, designing to client specifications and quality standards while working within budget and schedule constraints. The role involves learning industry standards and trends and collaborating with clients, project management, engineering, production, purchasing, suppliers, and other internal teams. Powell describes a supportive environment focused on continuous learning and development, where expertise is appreciated and recognized.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum 1–3 years of experience in an engineering role; experience requirements vary by level: Engineer, 0–3 years; Senior Engineer, 4–8 years; Lead Engineer, 7–10 years.
Ability to draft in AutoCAD.
Proficiency with electrical design and circuitry.
Basic understanding of power systems and relay applications as applied to products.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, schedules, and budgets in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organization, communication, presentation, and planning skills.
Ability to perform engineering development tasks and address production issues.
Ability to collaborate with others in a cross-functional team environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot system-level problems.
Basic understanding of one-line and three-line drawings, control schematics, and point-to-point wiring diagrams.
Basic understanding to very proficient knowledge of power distribution equipment, including three-phase systems, relays, transformers, and control switches.
Basic knowledge of 480V through 38kV electrical distribution and switchgear operation.
Ability to apply relevant sections of the National Electric Code and other codes and standards, including IEEE, ANSI, and UL, in day-to-day work.
Ability to develop and apply cost-competitive techniques to produce cost-effective engineered-to-order solutions.
Strong customer service commitment.
Basic understanding to very proficient ability in drawing reviews, including interpreting client specifications and identifying exceptions or items requiring special attention.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly using hands and arms to handle, feel, carry, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach; frequently standing, talking or hearing, walking, and sitting; and close vision and focus adjustment.

Responsibilities

Design standard jobs with guidance to match client specifications and requirements.
Draft electrical construction drawings using AutoCAD in conjunction with in-house mechanical and wiring teams.
Develop design knowledge for 480V through 5kV motor control, 480V through 38kV switchgear, and other miscellaneous equipment.
Work with the supervisor and project management team to interpret project write-ups, client specifications, drawings, and other correspondence throughout each project.
Create and validate Bills of Materials for client submittal and approval in accordance with Powell standards.
Complete self-design reviews to verify design accuracy and completeness before issuing projects to the manufacturing floor.
Develop the ability to provide technical support in client meetings.
Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to specify and approve component parts and assemblies.
Promptly notify the supervisor and project management of issues affecting project scope, budget, or schedule.
Coordinate with electrical design and mechanical engineering teams on final design and construction packages, including wiring diagrams, one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control schemes, and mechanical layouts.
Create AC and DC schematics, door component layouts, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams for project approval, construction, and as-built drawing submittals.
Provide technical support to sales, application engineering, and inspection teams as needed throughout the project.
Assist fellow production engineers with daily problem-solving.
Follow Powell policies and procedures, work instructions, ISO policies, and safety rules and regulations.
Meet regularly with clients, suppliers, and OEMs.