IE Engineer II

CDI Engineering Services•Beaumont, TX

About The Position

This position is responsible for developing capital and expense projects of moderate complexity. The engineer seeks solutions to technical problems, works on assigned tasks, and applies substantial electrical engineering knowledge and expertise. The role delivers project work products and drives improvements in the area of expertise by implementing appropriate engineering tools, technologies, and work processes, both individually and as part of a project team. The posting notes that this is an assignment of six months or longer. The role provides electrical engineering support for industrial capital and expense projects, plant reliability and performance improvements, maintenance, and troubleshooting. It includes project development and management, equipment design and procurement support, implementation and startup, and coordination with production, maintenance, vendors, and other engineering personnel. The engineer also supports regulatory and standards compliance and the development of equipment obsolescence and long-range plans.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET).
Four to six or more years of related project and plant experience.
Successful project management experience.
Experience with low- and medium-voltage power distribution, including 13.8 kV, 2400 V, and 480 V, in a heavy industrial setting.
Experience with control systems such as Emerson Delta V and Rockwell Automation Control Logix platforms.
Experience working with vendors, engineers, production personnel, and maintenance personnel.
Strong communication, business, technical, planning, and people skills.
Personal computer skills, including the Office 365 suite.
Comprehensive knowledge of industry codes and standards, such as IEEE, ISA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical equipment, including motors, VFDs, circuit breakers, and PLCs.
Knowledge of predictive and preventive maintenance concepts.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and achieve results with minimal supervision.
Excellent communication and team interaction skills, and ability to lead or participate on cross-functional teams.
Proven understanding of regulatory and industrial standards and codes.

Responsibilities

Provide electrical engineering for capital and expense projects, including scope definition, cost estimates, design, equipment specification and ordering, documentation, implementation, and startup.
Design and implement projects engineered for safety, operability, and reliability.
Develop and submit capital and expense budgets.
Manage capital and expense projects to meet customer scope, schedule, and cost requirements.
Lead electrical reliability and plant performance improvements and support maintenance efforts.
Work with production and maintenance personnel to resolve production or design issues.
Improve maintenance work processes, procedures, performance, and cost.
Develop preventive and predictive maintenance plans to improve plant reliability.
Provide electrical engineering technical support and troubleshooting to plant operations and maintenance departments.
Maintain expertise in assigned functional areas, such as instrumentation, analyzers, power distribution, and motors.
Support development of equipment obsolescence and long-range plans, including identifying equipment and developing mitigation plans for platforms such as Emerson Delta V and Rockwell PLC hardware.
Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety (EHS), PSM, local, state, federal, and corporate standards.
Provide project management, design, and specifications supporting project procurement and construction activities.