Ability to read and understand written specifications and contract drawings, and develop a complete design that meets project requirements, electrical design standards, and the quotation presented for the project.
Ability to travel to customer facilities as needed and work non-business hours based on project and customer needs.
Extensive knowledge of electrical equipment and local building codes, including UL 508A, the National Electrical Code, and the National Fire Protection Association standards.
Extensive knowledge of design concepts, practices, and procedures.
Ability to perform reliable, accurate, and thoroughly self-verified work.
Knowledge of commonly used design concepts, practices, and procedures.
Ability to exercise a wide degree of creativity and latitude.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related area; relevant years of experience may be considered in lieu of education.
At least 5 years of relevant experience.
Expert-level knowledge of AutoCAD.
Expert-level knowledge of Excel.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to obtain airport security clearance as needed.
Responsibilities
Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional authority for design, planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects within an assignment.
Analyze engineering schematics, specifications, related data, and drawings to determine design factors.
Produce accurate and thoroughly self-verified electrical device and panel layouts, motor, control, and input/output schematics, and bills of materials.
Review designs for compliance with engineering specifications, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
Provide project support to field engineers, project managers, purchasing, and panel fabricators.
Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
Use computer-assisted design and drafting equipment and software to develop designs.
Communicate task completion status to the project team.
Design and develop detailed layouts for electrical circuits, power distribution systems, industrial control panels, and industrial network architectures based on examples and experience.
Interface extensively with customers to support internal and external customers, including installation and commissioning support and design modifications needed for project requirements.
May direct and lead others' work to oversee production of detailed schematics.
Come grow with us! ControlTouch Systems, LLC designs systems for airports that get baggage to passengers at destinations all over the world safely, accurately, and efficiently. We are expanding our Electrical Design Engineering team to support our exponential growth.
JOB SUMMARY:
Design Engineers contribute to the successful completion of projects by utilizing design experience to accomplish technical engineering task work and deliver customer solutions. The Design Engineer Level 3 should rely on their experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals; and is a critical thinker and problem solver, capable of developing electrical diagrams with varying levels of efficiency and elegance, while being able to locate and correct mistakes found in electrical diagrams. This role works under minimal supervision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Direct, coordinate and exercise functional authority for design, planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within an assignment.
Analyze engineering schematics, specifications and related data and drawings to determine design factors.
Produce accurate and thoroughly self-verified electrical device and panel layouts; motor, control, I/O schematics and bill of materials.
Review design for compliance with engineering specs, company standards and customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
Provide project support to the field engineers, project managers, purchasing and panel fabricators.
Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications and drawing releases.
Use computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software to develop designs.
Communicate with the project team regarding task completion status.
Designs and develops detailed layouts for electrical circuits, systems for power distribution, industrial control panels and industrial network architectures from examples and experience.
Interfaces with customers on an extensive basis for support to internal and external customers such as installation and commissioning support to design modifications needed to support project needs.
May direct and lead the work of others to oversee production of detailed schematics.
Other responsibilities as needed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Combination of office and job site settings
Collaborative, engaging and success driven culture
Some travel required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Sitting for prolonged periods of time when in office
Standing and walking for prolonged periods of time when at a jobsite
Climbing may be required when working at a jobsite
Repetitive typing/data entry
Lifting up to 10 pounds
WORK SCHEDULE:
This position offers a flexible work schedule. General office hours are M-F, 7a-4p or 8a-5p. Working hours will vary when working at a job site to meet the requirements as needed.
It is the policy of ControlTouch Systems to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, ControlTouch Systems will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to read and understand written specifications, as well as contract drawings and be capable of developing a complete design that meets these requirements within the electrical design standards and quotation presented for a project.
Ability to travel up to customer facilities as needed and work non-business hours based on project and customer needs.
Possess extensive knowledge of electrical equipment and local building codes such as UL508A, NEC and NFPA.
Extensive knowledge of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures as related to design.
Is detail-oriented and organized; and capable of performing work that is reliable, accurate and thoroughly self-verified.
Posseses knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures as related to design
Ability to exercise a wide degree of creativity and latitude
Strategic thinker and problem-solver
Self-starting instincts and strong analytical skills
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), attention to detail and good organizational skills
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in related area; years of relative experience will be considered for education.
5+ years of relevant experience
Expert level knowledge of AutoCad required
Expert level knowledge of Excel required
Experience in the following Preferred:
Autocad Electrical
HMI graphics
PLC programming experience
Networking experience
Managing a team
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Ability to obtain airport security clearance as needed