Controls Electrical Engineer

Russ Hadick & Associates, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm based in Texas is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design electric motor controls. Candidates should have a BSEE or BSEET and 3+ years in electrical engineering, with skills in PLC programming and AutoCAD. Responsibilities include designing circuits, preparing diagrams, and collaborating with teams to resolve issues. This position may require travel to client sites for troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical engineering/drafting experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD 2016 or Zuken E3.
• Knowledge of NEC electrical code is required.

Responsibilities

• Design electric motor controls for various applications.
• Calculate wire sizes/overload protection from schematics.
• Prepare single line diagrams and interconnect drawings.
• Provide input for design improvements.
• Travel to sites for troubleshooting major control system issues.

Skills

Electrical circuit design

PLC programming

HMI programming

AutoCAD

Communication

Education

BSEE or BSEET

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

Danfoss VFD

Zuken E3

Job description

The electrical engineer will design electric motor controls as related to applications and specifications of Magnetic Motor Starters, Relays and AC inverters. Support the engineering department in all phases of product or development engineering activities related to the creation of product designs, production drawings, schematics and bills of materials and programming.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Calculate wire sizes/overload protection for any model crane up to 800 volts D.C. and up to 4160 volts A.C. from schematics or other information provided by customer specifications by using appropriate electrical codes and appropriate company standards.
• Participate in resolving manufacturing problems (shop or field) by working with other engineers and service technicians, along with persons in other departments, to research and define problems, research, and prepare solutions by properly communicating with the necessary personnel.
• Prepare single line diagrams/panel layouts and interconnect drawings by using schematics or information provided by customer.
• Size and specify selected purchase components/BOMs by reviewing Company standards, vendor information and by utilizing knowledge of products.
• Provide input to design improvements by providing information to the chief engineer that shows improved functions and/or cost reduction.
• Modify/improve existing circuit designs due to field problems, material obsolescence, or other reasons as defined by managers and customers.
• Design electrical controls for motors and drives, etc. by utilizing knowledge of product, applicable electrical codes and clearances.
• Develop connection/cable diagrams, and general arrangement drawings by utilizing knowledge of products, applicable electrical codes.
• Be able to travel to sites to attend meetings or troubleshoot a control system if a major problem occurs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have BSEE or BSEET.
• 3+ years of electrical engineering/drafting experience (AutoCAD 2016 or Zuken E3), PLC and HMI programming experience, and experience in setting up variable frequency drives preferred. Rockwell, Siemens or Danfoss PLC/VFD programming experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable with using and applying the NEC electrical code.