Electrical Engineer

Panelmatic Inc.; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K

Competitive wages

Paid holidays and PTO

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A leading electrical engineering firm in Conroe, Texas is seeking a Project Engineer responsible for managing all engineering tasks throughout projects. Key duties include designing electrical systems, compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project accuracy and quality. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and significant experience in electrical manufacturing. This role offers competitive wages and benefits including medical coverage, 401(k), and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in electrical engineering or equivalent education.
• Experience in electrical manufacturing and standards required.
• Proven skills with engineering design tools essential.

Responsibilities

• Design detailed electrical systems and schematics.
• Select components and manage project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

About Us

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary

Panelmatic is looking for an accountable Project Engineer to be responsible for all engineering and technical disciplines related to projects. The Project Engineer will schedule, plan, forecast, resource, and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion.

Job Duties

• Designing Electrical/Control Systems: Create detailed electrical schematics, diagrams, and layouts for power distribution, control systems, and equipment. Designs include electrical control circuits, bus bar system,
• Component Selection: Select components as required and generate project BOM. Products include: SWBD, MCC, Panelboard, VFD control, ATS, industrial control panels, relays, power supplies, transformers, HVAC, etc.
• Prototyping and Testing: Build and test prototypes of electrical systems and engineered products to validate design concepts and performance. Conduct thorough testing, analysis, and troubleshooting to identify and resolve any issues or inefficiencies. Conduct thorough testing and evaluation of products for performance, reliability, and compatibility.
• Project Planning and Coordination: Collaborate with project management and product teams to determine electrical requirements and specifications. Coordinate with other engineers and stakeholders to ensure the integration of electrical systems with overall project design.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure that designs comply with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations. Stay updated on the latest engineering practices, technologies, and safety guidelines. Ensure design package meets the required certifications and collaborate with third-party product/project teams on certification process.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, reports, and manuals. Maintain accurate records of design changes, test results, and project progress. Present findings and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders.
• Troubleshooting: When issues arise during the manufacturing process or after completion, Project Engineers diagnose and resolve problems.
• Safety: Safety is a top priority in engineering projects. Engineers implement safety measures to protect workers and the public from hazards.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical engineers, software developers, product managers, and project managers, to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems. Communicate effectively with team members and clients to gather requirements, address concerns, and provide progress updates.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and performance enhancement. Stay informed about emerging technologies and trends in the field of electrical engineering. Propose and implement innovative solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of electrical designs.
• Monitoring compliance to applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards and specifications
• Interacting daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and representing them in the field.
• Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status.
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project participants to aid and technical support.
• Maximize project efficiency and profitability.
• Prepares periodic progress and cost reports for leadership.
• Collaborates with the operations department to identify and troubleshoot problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (ABET) or a minimum of 10 years’ proven experience in the electrical engineering field required
• Three plus years’ experience in electrical equipment manufacturing required
• Three plus years’ experience in electrical engineering principles, circuits, and systems required
• Three plus years’ experience in industry standards and regulations including NEC, UL, IEC, and IEEE required
• Three plus years’ experience AutoCAD, EPLAN, and electrical design tools required
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills required
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously required
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams required
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities required
• Adherence to our core values required
• Must live in the greater Brookfield area required
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required
• Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50lbs or more required
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four-plus hours at a time required
• Ability to stoop and bend for four-plus hours required
• Alignment with company core values required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred
• Three years’ experience in design or similar engineering role preferred
• Experience with simulation and analysis software such as SKM or ETAP for electrical systems preferred
• Knowledge of sustainable and energy-efficient design practices preferred
• Familiarity with specific industry applications for energy fields, food processing, mining, power plant-substation, data mining, etc. preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401K
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years