Power Systems & Automation Project Engineer

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

TMEIC Corporation Americas is seeking a Systems Engineer to define project system requirements and develop detailed specifications for drive, motor, PV/ESS inverter, transformer, switchgear, sensor, and automation equipment. You will collaborate with mechanical OEMs and end-user clients to ensure designs meet contract terms and industry standards.

The role also covers evaluating supplier proposals, managing costs, performing power system studies, and delivering technical guidance and proposals

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field or equivalent via education and/or work experience
• 2 years' related work experience in specifying, designing, commissioning, and/or maintaining industrial drive, motor, PV/ESS automation, and/or control systems for industrial applications
• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more areas of industrial VFDs, motors, PV/ESS inverters, transformers, switchgear, sensors
• Demonstrated negotiation skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry standards such as NEC, IEC, IEEE
• Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts
• Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills
• Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility
• Availability to travel, domestically and internationally, approximately 15%, occasionally with limited notice

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed system specifications for drive, motor, PV/ESS inverter, transformer, switchgear, sensor, automation and/or packaging equipment suppliers through collaboration with mechanical original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and end-user clients, per the contract and global industry standards, to ensure high quality designs and on-time delivery
• Ensure “as shipped” systems meet all client requirements as defined in the project contract, including system specifications and performance guarantees, while achieving business goals and objectives
• Evaluate supplier proposals to determine the best technical and most cost-effective solution for the application
• Manage equipment costs, recommending cost reductions when feasible
• Prepare purchase specification and ERP requisition in a timely manner to support the project schedule
• Conduct detailed design reviews, internally and externally, with suppliers and clients
• Provide timely technical guidance to internal and external clients and suppliers as required to ensure total project requirements are met
• Provide technical and costing information for the preparation of technical proposals, using client specifications and knowledge of Company solutions
• Provide technical consultation to assist customers in specifying solutions to technology challenges that results in projects for the Company
• Provide project management services as assigned
• Conduct power system studies to ensure that the existing or proposed system is adequate to meet requirements of new equipment while meeting applicable global and local utility standards
• Create a network of relationships with clients, mechanical OEM’s, and suppliers for successful project execution and to build a pipeline of potential business within the business unit's markets
• Prepare and deliver presentations at technical conferences and client meetings at client sites or other locations as specified or necessary
• Identify and recommend new applications and/or new products to drive business growth opportunities & new markets

Skills

Negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in electrical or mechanical engineering

Master of science in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Outlook

Word

Excel

Access

Visio

Job description

TMEIC Corporation Americas is seeking a Systems Engineer to define project system requirements and develop detailed specifications for drive, motor, PV/ESS inverter, transformer, switchgear, sensor, and automation equipment. You will collaborate with mechanical OEMs and end-user clients to ensure designs meet contract terms and industry standards.

The role also covers evaluating supplier proposals, managing costs, performing power system studies, and delivering technical guidance and proposals