ROLE SUMMARY

In this role you will support the utilities team in all things related to electrical infrastructure and power distribution. This includes input on the full lifecycle of equipment from project conception to construction to long-term reliability analysis. You will be responsible for the continual operation and improvement of equipment such as switchgear, bus duct, motors, drives, lighting, and more. This role will work in tandem with the other engineers for new construction projects and existing infrastructure support. The opening is located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to the Manager of the Utilities Maintenance department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate across disciplines and management teams, while maintaining professional presence in representing the department
• Complete electrical design deliverables for brownfield projects including single line drawings, wiring diagrams, relay settings, arc flash studies, load calculations, and equipment selection
• Prepare bid sheets, equipment specifications, obtain proposals, and contracts for construction
• Manage and administrate facility electrical infrastructure project budgets
• Frequently interact with electricians and maintenance technicians to clarify scope and respond to Requests For Information
• Serve as the End User representative in design reviews of major modifications to the facility electrical system
• Develop commissioning, acceptance testing, and functional checkout documentation to validate properly installation of electrical components
• Research new equipment, tools, and software that can be leveraged to improve equipment reliability and ease of maintenance 
• Support in planning and coordinating outages related to infrastructure improvements and equipment maintenance activities
• Evaluate operational systems to improve system efficiencies in alignment with company sustainability goals
• Identify, quantify, and propose solutions for potential power quality issues 
• Serve as a technical resource for NFPA 70E and Electrical Safe Work Practice questions
• Provide electrical guidance for plant maintenance technicians through the development of preventive maintenance plans and electrical operating procedures
• Perform root cause investigations on electrical failures and present findings
• Support design, construction, operations, and manufacturing teams as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical engineering with 0-3 years’ experience
• Plant maintenance and/or project management experience preferred
• Previous experience in industrial or manufacturing sites preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot complex practical problems in situations where only limited standardization and documentation exists
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as governmental regulations (Local, State, & Federal), safety rules, operations and maintenance manuals, blueprints, and procedure manuals
• Demonstrated experience of low & medium voltage design and utility engagement.
• Basic understanding of protective relaying, protection, and control
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus
• In the performance of the duties of this job the employee is required to travel, drive a motor vehicle, communicate using telephone and email