Senior Electrical Engineer

Brindley Engineering•Lisle, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Electrical Engineer is responsible for applying standard theories, techniques, concepts, and practices within the electrical discipline. This position specifies, orders, and oversees the installation of maintenance projects. Additionally, this position assists, champions, and supports major capital projects. The Electrical Engineer is responsible for troubleshooting complex electrical problems involving refinery maintenance and reliability. The Electrical Engineer defines program and documentation standards to ensure refinery reliability and equipment availability.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Min of 10+ years of related experience
  • SAP, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, familiarity with the internet.
  • Ability to manage assigned projects under limited supervision.
  • Experience mentoring and leading teams required
  • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

  • P.E. Preferred
  • Working with High Voltage Equipment and substations up to 138kv

Responsibilities

  • Design moderately complex electrical systems for capital projects for all electrical distribution equipment and substation specifications.
  • Support Instrumentation/Electrical Maintenance Technicians with complex field problems during project execution. Assist in technical training and craftsmen technical skills development for new technologies installed by project group.
  • Develop, review, and modify refinery electrical standards with vendors recommendations and NFPA codes.
  • Develop Turnaround work and ensure all scope is captured in conceptual phase of project.
  • For new installations for electrical projects and provide calculations/settings when necessary for (i.e. UPS systems, motors, transformers, relays, related substation equipment, etc).
  • Act as electrical subject matter expert for the project group for all capital projects that have an electrical scope, including projects with upgrading compressor controls related to motor and 480V motor-operated valves.
  • Review and approve electrical system studies for refinery up to 138 kV during all projects when appropriate. Make recommendations for improvements of system studies relating to electrical coordination and arc flash study and ensure SKM Model updated by project group.
  • Update refinery documentation as needed for electrical modifications such as electrical one-lines, motor schematics, relaying and related substation equipment.
  • Review IFA Packages and direct EPCs on designs to follow Client Standards.
  • Assist the maintenance department with technical expertise during unplanned events.

Benefits

  • health, dental, and vision insurance
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with employer matching
  • company-paid holidays
  • paid parental leave
  • compensatory time off
  • paid time off (PTO)
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