Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer

SMS group Inc•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

SMS group Inc. seeks a Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer to work in Pittsburgh, PA. The Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer develops and supports the execution of automation solutions for the modernization and new installation of Level 1 control systems associated with Electric Arc Furnaces, Ladle Metallurgical Furnaces, Vacuum Tank Degassers, Continuous Casters, Hot and Cold Rolling Mills, Metallurgy and Process Line equipment. This role involves acting as a Technical Systems Manager for multiple large, highly complex projects simultaneously, working with Project Managers and Schedulers to create E&A Project Execution plans and schedules. The engineer will perform electrical engineering calculations for power requirements, transformer sizing, and motor size requirements, and prepare lists for motors and components specific to various systems in a Steel melt shop. Responsibilities also include preparing PLC-based communication system architecture, designing IO-Panel and Operator Station layouts, and preparing technical specifications for electrical equipment procurement. Additionally, the role involves creating project-specific technical documents like cable and cabinet lists, preparing functional descriptions for process areas, obtaining and reviewing quotations from sub-suppliers, preparing cost calculations, and obtaining customer approval of documents. The engineer will interface, communicate, and manage relationships with local project teams, internal experts, customers, and suppliers to provide engineering solutions to technical and project-related matters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a directly related field of study, and 6 years of experience in an Electrical Engineering role for Steel Melt shops.
OR no degree and at least 8 years of experience in an Electrical Engineering role for Steel Melt shops.
Any suitable combination of education, training or experience is acceptable.
At least two (2) years of experience with installation and commissioning in a Steel Melt shop.
Experience with Electrical and automation practices.
Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
Experience with Automation platforms, such as Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell RSloigx5000, or comparable automation platforms.
Experience selecting suitable electrical hardware equipment / components to suit project needs.
Experience making real-time engineering decisions based on issues encountered during the Engineering, Installation, and Commissioning Phases of the projects.

Responsibilities

Develop and support execution of automation solutions for modernization and new installation of Level 1 control systems.
Act as a Technical Systems Manager for multiple large, highly complex projects simultaneously.
Work with Project Manager and Scheduler to create E&A Project Execution plans and schedule for large projects.
Perform electrical engineering calculations for power requirements, transformer sizing, motor size requirements, etc.
Prepare Motor and Component list specific to the various mechanical and fluid systems in a Steel melt shop.
Prepare PLC based communication system architecture.
Layout IO-Panel and Operator Station design based on Industry standard practices and Project specific requirements.
Prepare Technical Specifications for the procurement of Electrical equipment.
Prepare project specific technical documents like Cable lists and cabinet lists.
Prepare Functional Descriptions for various process areas.
Obtain and compile quotations from sub-suppliers.
Review quotations with proper approval channel.
Prepare cost calculations and transfer this into a final quotation format.
Obtain approval of documents from the customer and prepare document transmittals.
Interface, communicate and manage relationships with local project team, internal experts, customers, and suppliers.