Senior Controls Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.•Albuquerque, NM

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. This Senior Electrical Engineer position is available in Albuquerque, NM. The engineer will interact directly with customers and Wunderlich-Malec engineers and drafters in identifying requirements, developing specifications, and implementing/testing/commissioning/qualifying electrical solutions. The engineer researches systems ideas and draws up plans for power and control at 480 VAC and below, including instrumentation and control devices. This role is not scheduled to sponsor a work visa. The engineer is responsible for reviewing and developing system specifications and drawing packages, and conducts factory tests as needed. They provide support throughout the construction and commissioning of the electrical and control systems they have designed, including installation and wiring, check-out support, and commissioning/qualification. As a Senior Engineer, they may be required to manage a team of engineers to meet overall schedule requirements and will be responsible for overall quality. During proposal phases, they should be experienced with developing a scope of work and cost estimate of hours for the deliverables. They will Project Manage jobs of various sizes. Ideally, the candidate is also interested and experienced with PLC or DCS programming, HMI/SCADA programming, network design, and/or IT/OT equipment.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent experience is required.
10 years of experience with capabilities in below areas:
Preparation of electrical, instrumentation, and PLC control panel specifications for purchase of materials and equipment and/or the solicitations of labor
Experience in design of electrical schematics, including power distribution 480VAC and under
Experience in the installation, checkout, and commissioning of electrical, instruments, and control systems
Knowledge of the NEC and associated national, state and local code requirements; includes hazardous area requirements
Familiar with construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements
Familiar with construction and installation standards and specifications for use by electrical contractors
Document and organize projects according to established procedures using various tools including computer software such as CAD, Excel, and Visual Manufacturing
Review of fabricator and external design drawings, documentation and fabrication sequence
Provide cost estimates for electrical controls according to established guidelines
Monitor status and ensure delivery of project deliverables within budgeted cost and schedule
Experience in industries such as Life Sciences, Building Automation, Food and Beverage, Oil & Gas and Mining
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills needed. Ability to communicate and work with both team members, subcontractors and clients

Nice To Haves

Interest in progressing to a PE license will be supported.
Experience with PLC programming is preferred
Experience with AutoCAD is desired
Professional references, preferably one from each of the following: a subordinate, a peer, and a manager
Ability to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

Responsible for 480 VAC designs and drawings including motor branch circuits, power distribution and transformation, MCC design and specification, and electrical equipment specification
Responsible for hazardous area design including Class I Div. 1 and Div. 2 code and design requirements
Instrument specification, wiring, troubleshooting, and calibration
Develops schematics detailing control system configuration and wiring, and design equipment panel layouts. This effort includes the ability to architect and specify control system designs and give work direction to technicians creating the drawings
Knowledge of the NEC and associated national, state, and local code requirements
Work at customer sites to perform the system checkout and start-up of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems
Develop the final record system documentation and provide system training to the customer
Working on electrical and control system integration projects for clients across multiple industries including life sciences
Must have a diverse engineering skill set with the ability to work independently. Should be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously. May act as Technical Lead or Project Manager.
Develops scope of work and cost estimates for the deliverables
Develops and executes implementation plans for the project
Assigns work to meet overall project deadlines
Ensures that all project team members clearly understand the scope of W-M responsibilities and deliver quality output
Develop schedules for WM and customer requirements
Evaluate progress on projects and details changes
Responsible for all purchasing and subcontractor requirements
Responsible for the development of costs and proposal of change orders to contract scope