Power Systems Project Engineer | Gensets & UPS Expert

Thompson Tractor Company, Inc.; Spanish Fort (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. in Alabama is seeking a Project Engineer to manage power systems, industrial engines, and UPS projects from award to completion.

You will provide technical support to sales reps, consultants, and customers while coordinating with Caterpillar, end users, and contractors. The role requires a college degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, strong CAD skills, and experience with generators and switchgear.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with generators, engines, switchgear, UPS.
• Strong ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and AC/DC power.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of projects from award to completion.
• Size gensets, industrial engines, and UPS units based on customer information.
• Provide Autocad drawings for submittals.
• Review project submittals and outside vendor information for compliance.
• Attend customer project meetings.
• Develop project specifications for customers, consultants, and contractors.
• Maintain detailed communications and records.
• Provide technical support for Power Systems Sales Representatives, consultants, and customers for current, past, and future projects.
• Provide pre-startup inspections as needed.
• Provide onsite support during startup of large projects.
• Coordinate startup with Service Department.
• Provide customer training if necessary.
• Make site visits with Sales Representatives to survey power system needs and make recommendations for customer solutions.
• Resolve problems with Sales Representatives, customers, consultants, and contractors.
• Host customers/engineers/contractors during factory training events.

Skills

Electrical codes

AC/DC power

Drawings & specs

SCADA systems

PLCs & protocols

Communication skills

Project management

AutoCAD

Excel

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical)

High school diploma

Job description

Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. in Alabama is seeking a Project Engineer to manage power systems, industrial engines, and UPS projects from award to completion.

You will provide technical support to sales reps, consultants, and customers while coordinating with Caterpillar, end users, and contractors. The role requires a college degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, strong CAD skills, and experience with generators and switchgear.