SR. STAFF POWER ENGINEER

StaffWorthy; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Iowa is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to manage capital projects exceeding $1MM. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with engineering standards, directing field construction activities, and leading failure analysis during power outages. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in electrical engineering and substantial project management experience in manufacturing. This role may require off-shift hours to support operations, as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years project management experience with strong technical skills.
• Understanding of medium voltage power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects valued over $1MM from approval to completion.
• Direct activities of designers and maintenance personnel during construction.
• Advise on failure analysis during power outages.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Energy efficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in electrical engineering

Tools

Power modeling software

Job description

Additional responsibilities (but not limited to) are the following:

• Manage capital projects (from funds approval to completion) up to and in excess of $1MM in value.
• Ensure projects are compliant with the company's engineering standards derived from NEC/NFPA/IEEE standards.
• Direct the activities of designers, maintenance personnel, and outside contractors during field construction, planned and unplanned site wide electrical power outages, and resolve start-up and operating problems.
• Electrical power outage recovery including advising/counseling on failure analysis; participate in and lead problem solving teams, identification of root cause and solutions and organize support from other resources.
• Provide leadership, technical direction, installation support and/or commissioning support for execution of major capital projects impacting energy efficiency or the plant distribution network.
• Identify energy efficiency projects and work with local power company on receipt of available rebates.
• Oversee arc flash and short circuit studies as required by DPW standards and address issues identified through capital or expense measures as necessary.
• This position is primarily a first shift position; due to the 24/7 manufacturing environment, working off-shift hours and/or weekends to support operations is expected, although not always required.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years project management experience; adept at devising scope, specification and technical designs.
• Basic understanding of medium voltage power distribution.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years or more experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 7 years or more experience and demonstrated proficiency in executing power distribution projects.
• 2 years or more experience in interpreting power modeling software including arc flash and short circuit studies.
• Technical expertise in switchgear, MCC's, transfer switches, switch yards, generator sets, UPS, transformers, power control systems, distribution systems and coordination of protective devices.
• Clear and concise communication skills (written and verbal).