Sr. Electrical Engineer

Material Handling Systems; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and implementation of electrical controls for material handling systems. In this pivotal role, you will direct project teams, ensuring high-quality electrical designs that meet client needs. You will leverage your extensive experience in electrical engineering and project management to guide the development of innovative solutions. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with leading brands, fostering a culture of teamwork and diversity. If you're passionate about engineering and ready to tackle exciting challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers and work effectively in teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support multiple projects through design and implementation.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality control requirements and project milestones.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Self-Motivation

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

2-Year Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves.

The Sr. Engineer – Electrical is a position within FORTNA’s Electrical Engineering team responsible for directing the design and documentation of electrical controls deliverables of FORTNA’s Material Handling Systems. The ideal candidate has significant experience and background in Electrical Engineering / design and is experienced and/or capable of providing leadership and direction to the Electrical Engineering project team during project implementation. Leadership tasks shall be aligned with FORTNA’s Integrated Design Methodology to ensure successful project implementation. This role requires design tasks direction utilizing standard design tools to provide high quality electrical designs in support of Clients’ needs.

Responsibilities:

• Leading, directing, delivering, and supporting multiple projects through the detail design and implementation phase.
• Directing project teams and support resources during development of RFP/Supplier Selection, detailed electrical design packages, equipment procurement activities, installation drawing packages, and support of installation contractor, Project Manager, and Site Manager with installation efforts.
• Providing input and influencing Description of Operation (DOO) & Functional Specification Documentation (FSD) to ensure documents align with Electrical Engineering implementation plans.
• Contributing electrical drawings, BOMs, and design content that meet the project requirements and customer expectations.
• Identifying project meetings cadence and resource requirements:
  • Developing Electrical Engineering work plan and resource requirements to ensure successful project milestone achievements.
• Ensuring deliverables meet Drawing Quality Control (DQC) requirements:
  • Electrical device layout package.
  • Control panel fabrication package.
  • Electrical installation package.
  • As Built documentation.
• Leading electrical prototype efforts for complex solutions, including development of prototyping plan and communication of scope.
• Conducting site visits to assist with installation and commissioning support activities.
• Attending Client meetings as required.
• Supporting development of lessons learned document.
• Utilizing AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical for drawings.
• Proactively seeking work to maintain project utilization.
• Following current design practices for material handling systems.
• Adhering to all FORTNA and department standards.

Qualifications:

• Electrical Engineering Bachelors degree (or similar engineering program) from an accredited college with 7-10 years of relevant experience, or 2-year degree from an accredited college with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Conveyor control process experience (photoeyes, solenoids, variable frequency drive, line scanner, print and apply application).
• Knowledge of and ability to work with and manage multiple suppliers.
• Ability to work effectively on a team and support high levels of performance.
• Strong management and advanced collaboration and communication skills (written and verbal communication).
• Extensive experience working with MS Project and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience in standard design of relevant material handling equipment for position.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical for electrical design.
• Ability to self-motivate.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally in support of our projects.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience managing Engineering projects requiring collaboration between multiple Engineering work streams.
• Experience managing and directing Engineering support resources to achieve project milestones.
• UL, NEC, NFPA, OSHA design requirements.
• 480VAC motor control panel design experience.
• Strong comprehension of Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet IP, network design and requirements.