Electrical and Controls Engineer

Acuren; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical and Controls Engineer to join their dynamic team in Grand Rapids. This role involves engaging with clients and contractors, designing electrical projects, and providing top-notch technical service. You'll have the chance to work on a variety of projects, from power distribution to controls engineering, while collaborating with talented designers. The company prides itself on delivering reliable asset protection solutions across various industrial sectors. If you're passionate about electrical engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; E.I.T. certification preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in oil and gas.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage electrical projects, ensuring technical service excellence.
• Perform calculations and equipment selection for low and medium voltage systems.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Associates Degree in Electronics

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD Software

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

Human Machine Interface (HMI)

Job description

Position Summary

Acuren Engineering is looking for a Electrical and Controls Engineer to support our operations in Grand Rapids, MI.

As an Electrical and Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for representing the firm in interactions with clients, contractors, and other project team members. You will be responsible for designing electrical projects, preparing reports and specifications, and providing a high level of technical service.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with projects in your discipline.
• Assisting with establishing project budgets and schedules.
• Establishing design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects.
• Performing calculations, equipment selection, equipment specification, system design, system layout, field investigation, and construction administration for low and medium voltage systems.
• Performing site electrical power distribution design.
• Performing controls engineering and computer-based programming, verification, and testing, especially with:
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) Control
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Groups
• Human Machine Interface (HMI)
• Ethernet, serial, and radio communication
• Working with Designer(s) to produce CAD drawings consistent with client requirements and standards.
• Participating in QA/QC processes.
• Maintaining detailed time and expense records for billing purposes.
• Providing additional consulting services, including research, investigations, and preparation of studies and reports.
• Participating in business development activities, including trade organizations and events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, with additional Associates Degree or experience in Electronics preferred but not required.
• Ability and desire to obtain a E.I.T. certification and P.E. license.
• Familiarity with NEC and NFPA 70 preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 3 years of job experience, 5 years preferred.
• Oil and gas industry experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Personal vehicle available for business travel.
• Available for travel, up to 10%.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Working Conditions

• Office environment with limited physical effort, continuous mental effort, and frequent complex requests for assistance in and out of a lab environment.
• Travel may be required.

Physical Job Requirements & Demands

• Endurance such as sitting, standing, walking, climbing, or driving, and frequency/duration in which action is required.
• Able to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs., as well as walk 2-6 miles and stand for 4-8 hours in a day, while performing low risk field work.

Company Overview

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.

Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.