Electrical Engineer III

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Nikkiso Cosmodyne seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and manage electrical systems for process equipment related to LNG/LH2 processing. This role focuses on outsourced fabrication within an engineering/ manufacturing environment and reports to the Engineering Manager.

Required are a BS in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of experience, strong NEC/IEC knowledge, CAD skills, and ERP/BOM proficiency. Some travel to sites will be necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum: BS Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of experience.
• Experience with induction electrical motors for rotating machinery (compressors, turbines, expanders, fans, pumps).
• CAD experience (2D/3D) and Autodesk Electrical/Mechanical latest versions; BOM management.

Responsibilities

• Design and apply electrical systems for process equipment; review customer specs and provide electrical design.
• Produce panel drawings, BOMs, single-line diagrams, schematics, and vendor specs.
• Interface with customers for site electrical requirements and successful installation/operation.
• Supervise and assist checkout and testing of electrical systems at manufacturing sites or customer sites; travel as needed.

Skills

Power distribution & protection Circs

PLC controls

Instrumentation

Motor specification

Protection relays & VFDs

NEC/IEC code knowledge

Education

BS Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical/Mechanical

ERP/BOM management systems

Job description

Company Overview

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, fueling stations, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $1.5 B USD in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Job Overview

Summary/Objective

Nikkiso Cosmodyne seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to provide design and manage all aspects of electrical systems associated with process equipment related to the industrial gas and natural gas processing industries. Experience in an engineering and manufacturing environment with a focus on outsourced fabrication is highly valued. This position reports directly to the Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions/Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The candidate requires experience with power distribution and protection circuits, PLC controls, instrumentation, motor specification (5-10,000 kW) and motor controls (starters, VFD, Protection relays, etc.). NEC and IEC code work is required, and the candidate should have experience with the application of those code standards.
• This position requires an individual to take responsible charge of the design and application of codes for all electrical systems provided by the Nikkiso Cosmodyne. The successful candidate will review customer specifications, produce electrical design, panel drawings, Bills of Material, single line diagrams, schematics, and write vendor specifications in a timely manner to meet production schedules. The individual will also be the key interface contact to customers for specification of all customer site electrical requirements for the successful installation and operation of Nikkiso Cosmodyne products. Duties also include supervision and assistance in the checkout and testing of electrical systems at our manufacturing site, our vendor’s sites, or customer’s site. Some local and long distant travel will be required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Minimum requirement of BS Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of experience.
• Specific experience with Induction Electrical motors for rotating machinery (compressors, turbines, expanders, fans, pumps)
• Engineering design codes knowledge and use desired as follows:
  • National Electric Code (NEC), NFPA 70
  • NFPA Electrical Area Hazard classification standards.
  • NEMA standards (motors, circuit protection, etc.)
  • IEC European electrical standards, CSA Canadian Standards, & UL requirements
• Minimum Computer skills:
  • 2D and 3D CAD experience desirable
  • Most recent versions of Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical/Mechanical
  • Bill of Materials management systems (ERP)

Annual Salary: $83,000 to $125,000

EEOC Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability