Electrical Engineer

Selectek; Brewton (AL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectek is looking for an Electrical Engineer in Brewton, AL, to handle electrical design and project management tasks. The role involves substantial client engagement, overseeing project scopes, and performing essential engineering calculations.

Candidates should have an engineering degree and experience in motor controls design. The competitive salary ranges from $130K to $150K, increasing with relevant experience and qualifications. Total compensation may exceed $160K.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• Experience with motor controls design essential.
• Proficient in wiring diagrams and CAD.

Responsibilities

• Perform sketches and mark-up existing drawings.
• Conduct field work and inspect plant conditions.
• Manage procurement and construction activities.
• Lead client relationships and scope development.

Skills

Motor controls design

Wiring diagrams

CAD proficiency

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Location

Immediate need in the Brewton, AL area. Relocation assistance is available.

Compensation

Base salary estimated to be $130–$150K, relevant to experience, education and certifications. OT eligible role with total compensation likely exceeding $160–$170K+.

Responsibilities

Electrical Design (35%)

• Perform sketches and mark-up existing drawings as required to communicate design intent.
• Perform field work, inspecting plant conditions, verifying existing plant conditions, routing tray, conduit or cable layout for new equipment for most efficient use of space and resources.
• Preliminary design for installation of motors, instruments and controls.
• Perform engineering calculations as required.
• Coordinate with other disciplines as required to produce projects with the lowest total installed cost possible.
• Check design work for accuracy and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Design loop sheets, elementaries, system architecture, and other wiring diagrams.
• Basic breaker coordination.
• Detailed power panel schedules.
• Power plans.
• Grounding system design and grounding plans.
• Lighting system design and lighting plans.
• Electrical room layouts.
• Electrical equipment specifications.
• Industrial cable sizing, voltage drop calculations and general cable list development.

Project Management and Business Development (65%)

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients.
• Lead scope development efforts by interfacing with clients as needed.
• Communicate scope needs to designers or other engineers.
• Obtain quotes for engineering, equipment, material, and services.
• Write client's scope document.
• Develop bid packages, lead bid meetings and evaluate bids.
• Write material requests and contract requisitions.
• Manage procurement and construction activities.
• Coordinate project safety, timing, and other issues.
• Lead checkout and startup activities.
• Control documents generated during the course of the project.
• Issue documents to client for permanent storage.
• Review project scopes for inclusion of reliability expectations as defined by client.
• When an opportunity occurs, work with the client to determine the scope.

Required Qualifications

• Engineering degree.
• Motor controls design experience.
• Proficiency with wiring diagrams and CAD.
• Experience with 480V and 2300V/4160V single lines, starter elementary circuits, and 480V VFDs.
• Basic breaker coordination.
• Detailed power panel schedules.
• Power plans.
• Grounding system design and grounding plans.
• Lighting system design and lighting plans.
• Electrical room layouts.
• Electrical equipment specifications.
• Industrial cable sizing, voltage drop calculations and general cable list development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation.
• Instrument and I/O list development.
• Instrument specifications.
• Instrument loop sheet development.
• PLC & DCS connection diagram development.
• Light I/O panel design experience.