Remote Power Engineer

3 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Insight Global Full time

Job Description

Insight Globals large manufacturing client is looking for an Electrical Engineer focused on Power and Power System Studies with 15+ years of experience to work within a manufacturing companys corporate electrical engineering team. The individual will report to and take direction from the companys resident Power Engineer and the Electrical Design Manager. The Electrical Engineer will work with office and plant personnel, Project Managers, and other disciplines to develop and modify electrical designs and update the arc flash study files in SKM Power Tools software. They will perform plant walkdowns to gather data for arc flash studies, conduct calculations, create/modify drawings, write scopes of work, coordinate with outside contractors/vendors, and make site visits to plants as needed. Additionally, they will write equipment specifications, develop preliminary designs, MTOs (material takeoffs) and man-hour estimates. The position also requires knowledge and ability to provide on-site and remote guidance to safely troubleshoot the power systems of the companys 50 North American industrial manufacturing facilities. Responsibilities include:

Serve as a technical resource for the company for efficient electrical power distribution operation consistent with overall company safety objectives

Conduct site walkdowns and collect all relevant data to complete an Arc Flash Study

Update, modify and/or create Arc Flash Study Project Files in SKM Power Tools

Generate reports for short circuit analysis, arc flash analysis, under-rated equipment analysis, a coordination

study and a list of value engineered corrective recommendations

Responsible for the electrical power distribution specifications and designs that are safe, high quality, practical

and cost effective for the application

Recommend, develop, and implement electrical power distribution maintenance and capital improvement plans

Work with outside consultants as assigned on various capital and plant projects

Provide the design and/or specification of equipment and processes

Provide technical input for engineering design

Review and approve engineering drawings and plans

Work closely with other engineering disciplines on multi-discipline projects

Work as a key part of a project team to meet project objectives

Work with plant personnel to ensure compatibility with plant equipment and procedures

Develop project scope definition

Work with and educate less-experienced engineers in the execution of engineering functions

Ensure the companys safety values and practices are adhered to in all designs and plant modifications

Lead and provide technical input to 3rd party engineering design firms to maintain company standards of

quality, safety and scope adherence

Utilize department resources, experience and existing engineering designs in the performance of assignments

Provide troubleshooting and technical assistance to manufacturing plants

Meet discipline commitments regarding schedule and budget

Provide disciplines contribution of labor and material quantities for capital project cost estimates for

engineering and equipment

Assist in providing input to the Safety Department for the maintenance of the Electrical Safety Model Program

Ability to travel 50% of the time mainly within North America.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to .

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Skills and Requirements

15+ years of experience in power distribution design.

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.

Strong experience with high voltage design above 480v, design from utility feed to low voltage substations, and down to the MCC level.

Medium voltage protection strategies and medium voltage motor control.

Experience with SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower.

Strong experience conducting full Arc Flash studies.

Ability to read and work with MCC schematics.

Creation of Equipment Layouts (power, instrument and grounding plans).

Sizing of power equipment.

Proficient in performing electrical calculations.

Develop and update Single line diagrams from information gathered.

Ability to develop a Motor list.

Ability to perform site assessments and plant walkdowns.

Assist in preparing scope definition document.

Ability to coordinate with thirdparty engineering personnel, vendors, contractors, project manager, construction manager.

Preparation of fabrication packages for Substations.

Design of cable tray. PE license.

Development of wiring block diagrams.

Design of lighting layouts.

Design of power panel schedules.

Preparation of fabrication packages for VFDs, MCCs, etc., including equipment specifications.

Preparation of MCC, VFD, and IO/PLC components equipment specifications.

Electrical portion of P&ID.

Control Panel/Station layout and IO schematic creation. null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to

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