Electrical Engineer

Tom Trese; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with a standard PPO plan

401k plan with varying company match

Voluntary dental and vision plans

Telemedicine services

Basic life and short term disability coverage

Job summary

A regional engineering firm in Virginia is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead engineering initiatives focused on Ignition development and plant electrical support. The candidate should have extensive experience in engineering, particularly within industrial settings, and familiarity with PLCs and VFDs. Responsibilities include overseeing installations, ensuring safety compliance, and managing various engineering projects. Strong communication skills and the ability to travel for site support are essential for this role. Excellent benefits package includes medical and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Experience with Ignition system development, including complex system scripting.
• Level 2 programming experience is required.
• Basic understanding of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Commit to safety standards and conduct safety evaluations and audits.
• Oversee all corporate Ignition installations at each plant site.
• Manage projects as directed by management.

Skills

Analytical and problem solving skills

Preventive electrical maintenance techniques

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Education

2-4 year Electrical Engineering Technology degree or similar

5+ years of experience in an industrial Electrical Technician/Engineering role

Ignition by Inductive Automation Experience or Certification

Allen-Bradley programming experience or training

Tools

AUTOCAD Electrical

PLC

SQL

Python

Job description

Electrical Engineer

$ 120,000- $ 130,000.00 + 12% 401K and Quarterly Bonuses[ 10% -15 % ]

This regional role will be based primarily in Virginia, with additional assignments in SC and GA. The ideal candidate could be located in Abington, Princeton or Bluefield, VA. The position will be responsible for engineering leadership including Ignition (SCADA) development and deployment, plant electrical support, equipment installations and equipment troubleshooting. Within that startup and support role, the engineer may work with Plant Process Screens (KPVs), PLCs, HMIs and VFDs. The engineer may be hands-on and actively assist the maintenance team while on site.

EDUCATION

• 2-4 year Electrical Engineering Technology degree or similar
• 5+ years’ experience in an industrial Electrical Technician/Engineering role
• Ignition by Inductive Automation Experience or Certification, Required
• Allen-Bradley programming experience or training, Required

EXPERIENCE

• Ignition system development, including screen layout and design and complex system scripting.
• Level 2 programming experience including SQL, ODATA and Python.
• PLC's, Operator Interfaces and Variable Frequency Drives
• Allen-Bradley/Rockwell programming experience preferred.
• AUTOCAD Electrical, including control system design.
• Basic understanding of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems and how they apply to automation.
• Automation or robotics experience a plus

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Preventive electrical maintenance techniques
• Able to work in a team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel to plants for project startups and support

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates a commitment to discussing, improving, and adhering to safety standards.
• Maintain a high level of safety support, specifically through safety observations, evaluations, and audits.
• Oversee all corporate Ignition installations at each plant site.
• Participate in the development of equipment preventative maintenance routines (PMs)
• Oversee the scope of engineering work for plant electrical projects.
• Manage projects as directed by management personnel.

Excellent benefits include medical with a standard PPO plan with deductibles as low as $1,500 and wellness credit up to $750; voluntary 401k plan deduction up to 12% with varying company match per quarter; voluntary dental and vision plans; telemedicine services; basic life and short term disability coverage