Controls – Electrical Engineer

Who We Are:

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you. The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills•

What You will Do:

    Review project information to understand scope. This includes schedules, process flows, manuals, commercial documentation, and engineering specs.

•    Apply electrical and mechanical engineering principles to analyse, design, test, and troubleshoot industrial process control systems, while minimizing cost.

•    Ensure all products meet quality control standards.

•    Ability to design and understand technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.

•    Take full ownership of nuclear generator excitation control systems from concept to delivery.

•    Release complete panel drawings (layouts, schematics, wiring, termination) and Bills of Material (BOM) for manufacturing.

•    Develop, configure, and test excitation control software.

•    Support software and hardware FAT.

•    Support customers on assigned excitation system projects – technical queries, issue resolution, and project coordination.

•    Knowledge of how various systems interact with one another and how changes in operations, the environment, and other conditions will affect the process.

•    As part of a team, provide customers with technical direction and support.

•    Support site commissioning’s and customer communication both internal and external.

•    Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, control, and process issues on live systems as well as simulations

•    Design control systems for interface to existing unit operations equipment, and evaluate all system components, requirements, and interactions.

•    Program/configure control system software in a visual programming language.

•    Responsible to coordinate and lead technical design reviews of projects and to update and archive all required documentation.

•    Demonstrated expertise in technical problem resolution especially with respect to power plant and other industrial operations.

•    Support all project documentation creation as part of a well-established process as well as custom needs.

•    Ensure project execution is carried out safely, to comply with company Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) guidelines and procedures.

•    Drive customer satisfaction via commitment to quality.

•    Must work well both independently and in a team environment.

•    Support sales activities to ensure accurate customer proposals and other commercial needs.

•    Interface with management, project managers, colleagues, and other engineers to keep stakeholders informed of project risks during execution.

•    Accountable for project deliverables, customer CTQ (critical to quality) compliance, and on-time schedule performance.

•    Frequently interact with customers and suppliers.

•    Support streamlining of engineering processes and business growth.

What You Will Bring:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a “STEM” major (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) from an accredited college or university.
• Travel up to 15% of the time, as required.
• Minimum 1 years of engineering experience with excitation or power electronics hardware and/or software control systems
• Willing to relocate to the Longmont/Denver, CO area.

Desired Characteristics

•    Familiarity with various control systems from different manufacturers – GE, Emerson, ABB, Rockwell, Siemens, Brush, Reivax, etc.

•    Hands-on experience with tools like Toolbox ST, AutoCAD etc for schematics and layouts

•    Experience developing and reviewing panel schematics, outline etc.

•    Ability to review and approve vendor drawings for controllers, exciters, relays etc.

•    Support during site commissioning, troubleshooting, signal checks, and interface problem solving.

•    Prepare technical documents, BOQ, and as-built drawings.

•    Comfortable working independently and handling multiple tasks/projects at once.

•    Good communication and coordination skills with different teams and clients.

•    Solid knowledge of power generation, generator excitation systems (AVR), and synchronization.

•    Clear understanding of power plant control systems.

•    Familiar with nuclear or high-reliability standards (IEEE, IEC, ASME) and safety requirements.

•    Knowledge and experience with electrical and mechanical control systems.

•    Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously.

•    A flexible mind-set – willing and interested to learn about new systems and processes.

•    Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving ability and adept at communicating with several levels of the organization.

•    Strong influence, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

•    Strong process discipline with sound analytical and statistical skills.

•    Strong customer service mind-set.

 Pay Range: $80000 to $110000 a year

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements: This role is considered an on-site position located in Longmont, CO.

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.  

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

·      401(k)

·      401(k) matching

·      Dental insurance

·      Health insurance

·      Life insurance

·      Paid time off

·      Referral program

·      Vision insurance