Electrical Systems Engineer

Veolia Environnement SA; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking an instrument, controls, and electrical systems engineer to support maintenance and construction projects. The role includes leading electrical/instrumentation work, developing design concepts, modifying drawings, and programming PLC/SCADA systems.

The candidate should have 3–5 years in a similar role, with knowledge of PLC software and an understanding of process safety management as a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a similar position.
• Working knowledge of PLC and computer software packages.
• PSM knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and instrumentation projects and/or maintenance work to ensure compliance with the national electrical code and site permits.
• Participate in the development of project design concepts and criteria.
• Provide and modify instrument and electrical drawings as needed.
• Write and/or modify programs used by site PLCs, drives, HMIs, and distributive control systems.
• Prepare electrical and instrumentation estimates for projects.
• Act as a project manager or proposal manager on small electrical and instrumentation projects.
• Monitor project progress for technical accuracy and adherence to schedule and budget.
• Represent projects at meetings and conferences.
• Provide technical support for the facility's instrument and electrical maintenance department.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical systems

Instrumentation

Project management

Education

3–5 years experience in a similar position

Job description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Provide instrument, controls, and electrical systems engineering support required to maintain all aspects of site instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems. Provide similar function in support of construction projects.

Primary Duties /Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical and instrumentation projects and/or maintenance work to ensure compliance with the national electrical code and site permits
• Participate in the development of project design concepts and criteria
• Provide and modify instrument and electrical drawings as needed
• Write and/or modify programs used by site programmable logic controllers, programmable drives, human machine interfaces, and distributive control systems
• Prepare electrical and instrumentation estimates for projects
• Act as a project manager or proposal manager on small, electrical and instrumentation projects
• Monitor project progress for technical accuracy and adherence to schedule and budget
• Represent respective projects at meetings and conferences
• Provide technical support for the facility's instrument and electrical maintenance department

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background:

• 3 - 5 years of experience in a similar position

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Working knowledge of various PLC and computer software packages
• Fundamental understanding of the process safety management (PSM) standard is a plus

Additional Information

Benefits: Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.