A degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited undergraduate program is required.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in the heavy industrial field is required; senior-level candidates require at least 10 years.
Experience with AutoCAD software is required.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
A valid driver's license is required.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must pass a drug test and background check.
Strong communication and organizational skills are required.
Must be results oriented, a team player, and committed to quality.
Responsibilities
Understand company and client standards and develop electrical power, controls, and instrumentation integration concepts through final project documentation requirements.
Perform electrical design duties on assigned projects, including power distribution, machine control design, and instrument and control design.
Work closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to develop and execute safe, compliant, effective, and cost-effective solutions.
Develop construction cost estimates.
Create materials lists and obtain quotations for design components.
Assist engineers and project managers in developing schedules, specifications, and design concepts.
Perform fieldwork and technical research.
Apply understanding of field construction phases and support constructability reviews.
Maintain project design files, including supplemental vendor documentation and calculation sheets.
Certify the accuracy and completeness of deliverable products in assigned areas of responsibility.
Collaborate with engineers and project managers to allocate tasks within department resources.
Maintain budget and schedule tracking on multiple concurrent assigned design activities.
Desired Qualifications
A Virginia Professional Engineer license is preferred but not required.
Progressive Design, Inc. is currently seeking a Electrical Engineer (mid to senior level). This is a full time/direct hire position that is located in Midlothian, VA- (Richmond, VA area).
Key Requirements & Responsibilities:
5+ years or relevant experience in heavy industrial field (10+ for senior)
Understanding Company and Client standards, develop electrical power, controls and instrumentation integration concepts through final project documentation requirements.
Responsible for performing electrical design duties on assigned projects including power distribution, machine control design, and instrument and control design.
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for performing electrical design duties on assigned projects including power distribution, machine control design, and instrument and control design.
Work closely and develop working relationships with Project Managers, Engineers and Clients toward developing and executing safe, compliant, effective and cost-effective solutions.
Understanding Company and Client standards, develop electrical power, controls and instrumentation integration concepts through final project documentation requirements.
Develop Construction Cost Estimates.
Create materials lists and obtain quotations for design components.
Assist Engineers and Project Managers in developing schedules, specifications, design concepts
Perform fieldwork and technical research.
Understanding of field construction phases and supporting constructability reviews.
Maintain project design files; including supplemental vendor documentation and calculation sheets.
Certify accuracy and completeness of all deliverable products in assigned areas of responsibility.
Collaborate with Engineers and Project Managers toward allocating tasks within department resources.
Maintain budget and schedule tracking on multiple concurrent assigned design activities.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited undergraduate program
5+ years or relevant experience in heavy industrial field (10+ for senior)
Virginia Professional Engineer preferred but not required
Experience with AutoCAD software
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Strong communication and organizational skills
Must be results oriented
Must be a team player
Must possess uncompromised commitment to quality
Must be a US citizen, Have a Valid Driver's License, Pass a Drug Test & Background Check
Benefits: We offer a fast paced, exciting work environment with a competitive compensation package including: Medical Benefits, Paid Time Off, 401K and tuition reimbursement. The good-faith salary range for this position is $90k-$150k (to include mid and senior level) with eligibility for a discretionary bonus up to 10% based on the role, market, internal equity, and candidate qualifications.
Company Overview: Progressive Design, Inc. (PDI) is a private, family-owned, Heavy Industrial Engineering & Design Consulting firm that provides valued engineering services. Founded in 1986 by Robert Ranson, Progressive Design has grown to become one of the largest privately held multi-discipline engineering firms in central Virginia. In 2021, Robert’s daughter and Progressive Design President, Erica Burgess, acquired ownership and established Progressive Design as a Woman-Owned business.
Our team’s knowledge and hands-on experience can take projects from concept to startup. As a full service, multi-discipline engineering consulting firm, we support manufacturing facilities and clients in many key areas including: EPC/Turnkey projects, project feasibility studies, process improvement analysis, new process design, process upgrades, air pollution abatement technology and integration, environmental compliance, product design, industrial capital projects, and detailed project/construction estimates.
We serve Fortune 500 companies in industries such as chemical, tobacco, power, films, fibers, plastics, paper, pharmaceuticals, metals, food and beverage, and discrete manufacturing.