Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer 

Department: Engineering and Project Management

Job Summary: 

An Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and supervises the manufacture of electrical equipment, components, and systems.  Electrical Engineers are involved in various stages of a project, from initial design to manufacturing support and troubleshooting.   The Electrical Engineer works with various cross-functional groups to plan, execute, and finalize projects, focusing on technical details while also managing timelines, budgets, and resources to exceed customer expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Design & Development
  • Reviewing customer specifications and national codes to create electrical schematics, panel layout drawings, and electrical component selections to meet project objectives.  
  • Producing clear and concise work instructions to the production team to ensure that design expectations are easily communicated and understood. 
• Manufacturing and Production Support 
  • Collaborating with the production team to ensure that designs and standards are rigorously adhered to during the manufacturing process. 
• Testing and Validation 
  • Implementing test methods and procedures for efficient, accurate, and safe validation of industrial electrical equipment. 
• Compliance and Documentation 
  • Ensuring adherence to national standards, preparing technical reports and specifications, and managing the necessary paperwork for upholding various 3rd party certifications (UL, CSA, etc.). 
• Collaboration and Communication 
  • Communicating clearly and concisely with other engineering disciplines to appropriately design equipment that meets or exceeds national codes and customer expectations. 
• Problem Solving and Troubleshooting 
  • Identifying and resolving issues during the design, installation, or implementation of an industrial solution provided by the company. 
• Project and Time Management 
  • Managing multiple project timelines while demonstrating a strong sense of time management to meet a variety of project and company objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills & Competencies: 

• Emotional Intelligence 
• Ability to understand, use, and manage emotions to communicate and empathize with others in overcoming challenges and defusing conflict. 
• Technical Competence 
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles and practices, such as circuit design, modelling software, and knowledge of electrical codes. 
• Project Management 
  • Ability to plan, organize, and execute several projects simultaneously. 
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 
  • Skilled at quickly processing and distilling the key aspects of any problem and developing an effective solution to overcome the stated challenges.  
• Detail Oriented 
  • Adept at focusing on the small aspects of a project to ensure accuracy and thoroughness, while still maintaining sight of the overall objectives of the project. 
• Communication 
  • Capable of clearly and effectively conveying a message to others, ensuring it is understood and received as intended.  This involves not only strong verbal and written skills, but also active listening. 
• Leadership 
  • Talent to confidently guide and motivate a team to achieve the objectives of the company. 
• Time-Management 
  • Demonstrates conscious control of time spent on specific activities within the greater context of company goals. 

Education: 

4-Year Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering from an Accredited College or University

Experience: 

• Previous Engineering Internship or Similar Work Experience
• Leadership Roles within an Extra-Curricular Activity or Organization preferred
• Volunteering Experience preferred