Industrial Electricial Systems Engineer

Hupp Electric Motors; Melcher-Dallas (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, disability & life insurance

Growth opportunities

Safe and respectful workplace

Job summary

Hupp Electric Motors is seeking an Industrial Electrical Systems Engineer to join our team in the Midwest. You will design and program controls for industrial equipment, perform on-site installation, and provide technical support throughout testing and commissioning.

You will conduct short circuit calculations, arc flash studies, and coordinate with project teams to optimize protective settings, ensuring compliance with NFPA and IEEE standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in PLC and SCADA/HMI programming, configuration, and system design.
• Arc flash analysis experience is a plus.
• Experience with AC/DC motors, motor controllers, high voltage systems, 480VAC power distribution, transformers, automation, and process control systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Computer Engineering or similar preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on controls programming, configuration, and installation.
• Technical support during testing and commissioning.
• Install and troubleshoot field devices (drives, PLCs, HMIs).
• Perform short circuit calculations and arc flash studies per NFPA/IEEE 1584.
• Read electrical prints and prepare engineering documentation.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in equipment and processes.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI programming

Arc flash analysis

Electrical system design

High voltage systems

Automation

Process control systems

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Controls/Computer Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Modicon PLCs

Siemens PLCs

FactoryTalk View SE/ME

Wonderware

LabVIEW

iFix

SKM

Job description

Industrial Electricial Systems Engineer

Hupp Electric Motors seeks an energetic, outgoing, and dynamic Industrial Electrical Systems Engineer to join our team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in PLC and SCADA/HMI programming, configuration, and system design
• Experience performing arc flash analysis/studies is a plus.
• Experience with AC/DC motors, motor controllers, high voltage systems, 480VAC power distribution, transformers, automation, and process control systems
• Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar discipline preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on controls systems programming, configuration, and installation
• Technical support during testing and commissioning
• Install and troubleshoot field devices (drives, PLCs, HMIs, etc)
• Perform and/or provide oversight for short circuit calculations, medium and low-voltage coordination evaluations to optimize protective relay and breaker settings, and arc flash studies in compliance with NFPA, IEEE 1584, and other industry standards
• Perform on-site data collection activities as needed
• Prepare engineering documentation (drawings, prints, sketches, instructions, test procedures etc.) according to industry codes, standards, and regulations to support client engineering needs
• Read and interpret electrical prints for problem diagnosis
• Assist in project tracking and documentation
• Follow safety rules and policies and work in a manner that protects themselves and other stakeholders from hazards and injuries.
• Execute projects in accordance with company standards including attention to safety, efficiency, and quality
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in equipment and processes and select new technologies for implementation

Experience

• Programming Allen Bradley, Modicon, and/or Siemens PLC’s
• Programming FactoryTalk View SE/ME, Wonderware, LabView, iFix, and/or similar packages
• Hard-wired controls and troubleshooting skills
• Computer networks and/or information technology
• Arc Flash Analysis is a plus
• SKM software experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Water or wastewater, and aggregate industry experience, a plus
• Sales experience is a plus

Hupp Electric Motors offers competitive pay and excellent benefits including 401(k) (company matches up to 5%), health, disability and life insurance, opportunity to grow and develop, and a safe and respectful working environment.