Sr Electrical Engineer

Actalent•Lake Mary, FL

77d•$120,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for leading and designing the electrical power distribution network for the auxiliary equipment of our Gas Turbine projects. The primary focus is on low-voltage systems (600V and below), including the implementation of equipment such as MCCs, LV Transformers, DC Systems, and Batteries.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum five years of technical and/or practical experience in industrial facility power distribution design (up to 600VAC and 220VDC).
Targeting seven or more years of professional experience.
Experience in the design of electrical systems.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, thermodynamics, and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret extensive technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Fluent in MS Office applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, Acrobat Writer, Excel, etc.).
Knowledge of database, project management, graphics, technical diagrams, and flow charts.

Nice To Haves

SmartPlant Electrical expertise is a plus.
Experience with SmartSketch is beneficial.
Minimum two years or significant expertise with SmartPlant 3D in the creation of electrical trays/conduits.
Inclination towards computer programming languages is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Contribute to proposals based on expressed customer needs.
Design solutions to match code requirements and customer specifications.
Utilize SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL) to design the electrical power distribution network, developing single-line diagrams, panelboard schedules, electrical loads lists, motors lists, feeder schematics, master cable schedules, master terminations schedules, and other electrical documents.
Utilize SmartPlant 3D (S3D) to design the electrical power distribution system, including power system plans, lighting plans, electrical room layouts, elevation drawings, conduit/cable tray arrangements, and hazardous area classifications.
Perform calculations, sizing of equipment, cables, conduits, equipment spacing, and illumination level calculations, maintaining bill of materials, and other design duties required by the complexity of the project.
Prepare purchase specifications and select vendors to construct electrical packages.
Develop and incorporate hazardous area classification requirements, single-line diagrams, power and control schematics, wire and cable specifications, load lists, and maintain comprehensive cable schedules and electrical equipment schedules.
Select and specify CTs, VTs, Protective Relays, Motor Controls, Power Supplies, and DC backup systems.
Specify proper testing procedures per industry standards and customer requirements.
Establish and document standard design processes and products.
Simplify product designs for improved manufacturability and cost reduction without compromising quality and function.
Assist Sales and Marketing and Development Engineering with projects to enhance existing and develop new product schedules.
Coordinate and manage projects of all sizes with minimal supervision.
Interface with purchasing and vendors in the modification and approval of component parts and assemblies.
Meet regularly with vendors to ensure all technical and schedule requirements are met.
Interpret and respond to technical inquiries from customers, vendors, and field personnel.
Interpret and integrate design requirements from the parent company.
Develop processes and procedures to ensure effective and optimized use of resources while providing high-quality design packages.
Establish corrective actions to reduce nonconformance and improve quality.
Follow up and resolve any pending items found during or remaining after project execution up to the expiration of the warranty period.