Electrical Engineer

PEAK Technical Services Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PEAK Technical Services Inc. seeks an Electrical/Electronic Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and support electromechanical systems for detention facilities.

Responsibilities include creating electrical control systems in AutoCAD, validating designs, and standardizing schematics across brands. You will collaborate with project coordination and other departments to ensure compliance, estimate project time and costs, and perform quality checks on tolerances using testing equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering required or equivalent.
• 5 years engineering experience preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and develop electrical schematics and drawings.
• Knowledge of high- and low-voltage systems, motor controls, and relay logic.
• Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks is desired.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical/electronic control systems and schematics.
• Validate existing designs and specifications.
• Standardize legacy schematics across brands.
• Estimate engineering project time and resources.
• Travel up to 5% for site surveys and testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet design specs.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Reading schematics and drawings

Electrical/electronic control design

AutoCAD knowledge

HMI/GUI analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

5 years engineering experience preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

ACAD Electrical

SolidWorks 3D

SolidWorks Electrical

PLC programming

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Design, develop, integrate, and support electromechanical systems for detention and correctional facilities. Responsibilities include working with high- and low-voltage electrical systems, motor controls, electronic security systems, and control system integration.

Responsibilities:

• Design electrical/electronic control systems using AutoCAD and other electronics control system configuration software.
• Validate existing electrical designs and specifications.
• Standardize legacy electrical schematics across multiple product brands.
• Determine system specifications for submittal and approval.
• Select parts and materials for purchase and fabrication of systems.
• Coordinate processes and drawings using AutoCAD.
• Ensure system compatibility with existing systems to prevent overloads (data/power).
• Collaborate with Project Coordination, Customer Service, and other departments to ensure compliance with design specifications and requests for changes.
• Estimate the time and cost of engineering projects.
• Perform quality control checks to verify tolerances and ensure products meet specifications, using various inspection and testing equipment such as volt meters and network testers.
• Assist Mechanical Engineers as needed.

Qualifications

Technical / Position-Specific Requirements:

• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to electrical, electronic, and electromechanical systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Ability to produce engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications for electrical and control systems.
• Ability to design and troubleshoot relay logic and PLC-based control systems, including sequencing, interlocks, motor controls, safety circuits, and field I/O integration.
• Experience with high- and low-voltage electrical systems, power distribution, and motor control systems.
• Ability to perform component-to-system level design and integrate electrical, electronic, mechanical, and control system components.
• Working knowledge of the AutoCAD design suite software. (ACAD Electrical is a plus.)
• Ability to analyze existing HMI/GUI applications, identify functional deficiencies, and collaborate with software developers to resolve user interface and system integration issues.
• Understanding of network topologies, cabling mediums, routing and switching hardware, and applicable industry standards.
• Knowledge of systems including access control, electronic locking systems, intercom and paging (digital and analog), and video surveillance (digital and analog).
• Familiarity with UL, NEC, NFPA, and the ability to interpret national codes and standards.
• Knowledge of construction, architectural, and engineering terminology.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems and the ability to troubleshoot basic system configuration issues, including IP addressing, Remote Desktop connections, software installation, and configuration.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software, particularly Word and Excel.

General Engineering / Professional Requirements:

• Strong reasoning and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, with engineering, manufacturing, project coordination, customer service, customers, vendors, and outside agencies.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering projects and priorities.
• Ability to estimate engineering project time and resources.
• Ability to document engineering work clearly and accurately.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 5% in and out of state for engineering site surveys, troubleshooting, commissioning, and acceptance testing.

Desired / Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with SolidWorks 3D and SolidWorks Electrical.
• Experience with PLC-based programming and controls.
• Electronic security industry certifications are a plus (Access Control, CCTV/Video Surveillance, Intercom, Electronic Security Systems, etc.).

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Five years of engineering experience preferred.
• Ability to understand all verbal and written communication for production and emergency instructions.