Electrical Engineer

JOB SUMMARY The Electrical Engineer will support the various engineering and technical projects as well as selling objectives of Wyoming Machinery Company - Power Systems through direction and coordination by the Power Systems Engineering Manager.To include local project engineering and management, with an emphasis on supporting and managing the installation of the Electrical and Instrumentation (E & I) related scope of Power Systems Projects.This could include specification, design, technical support, cost estimation, ordering, coordinating and selling of E&I scopes of Projects, and will require participation and interaction with other Engineering, Project Management, and Sales Team members on multidisciplinary Power Systems Projects. Various levels of knowledge and abilities listed below are required and will determine job placement. Job placement will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities in accordance with the following guidelines, including prior experience:Electrical Engineer I:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering discipline from an accredited 4-year college or university. Basic understanding of how engines and generators are used in Power Systems applications.Electrical Engineer II: In addition to the above role and responsibilities, Minimum 3 years of professional experience in an Electrical Engineering position requiring engineering / project management. Additional certificates or endorsements from applicable training related to project management, application engineering, and power generation are preferred. Extensive technical knowledge of power systems will be required. Excellent understanding of Electrical Modeling Software used for Power Systems analysis in a professional setting.Electrical Engineer III:In addition to the above roles and responsibilities, Electrical Engineer III will be expected to lead projects that involve heavy percentages of Electrical and Instrumentation scopes of work, and will be responsible for leading multidisciplinary project teams. Minimum 6 years of professional experience in an Electrical Engineering position requiring engineering / project management. Experience in Power Systems design, project management, or sales is required. Advanced understanding of the use of computer software programs, such as, Microsoft, AutoCAD, and Electrical Modeling Software. Additionally, Specific experience creating and managing project schedules and budgets using software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 are expected.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSLearn and understand the installation and application of the various types of equipment and systems that Wyoming Machinery Power Systems provides, installs, and maintains both individually and as part of larger projects:Industrial and Petroleum EnginesElectric Power GeneratorsAutomatic Transfer Switches and SwitchgearCaterpillar Microgrid ProductsSolar Power (PV, Inverters, System Controllers, Racking and Tracking Systems, etc.)Other Power Systems Equipment, such as Power Transformers, Emissions Reduction Systems, Battery Systems, etc.Project Engineering/Management:Follow the applicable Power Systems Engineering Guide for each Project to ensure accuracy and efficiency.Work alongside fellow Project Engineers / Managers within the necessary capacity for that project.Provide communication with the general/ electrical contractors, engineers, customers, and/ or end users, about all aspects of a project, including everything beginning with specifying equipment, creating single lines to drive more detailed design all the way through project execution serving as a technical reference and providing oversight through installation and testing of equipment.Develop a project schedule in accordance with PSD standards and the customers' expectations, most often specific to the Electrical and Instrumentation scope of a project.Review of Customer's specification and allocated requirements by reviewing design drawings, submittals, calculations, component integration and job site details for technical accuracy and completeness.Coordinate meetings throughout the life of the project: Project Kick-off meeting with sales reps to review the requirements of the project, Pre-Production Meeting to review the production requirements for the project and to present the production work order to the PSD Production Manager, Post production meeting with sales, production and service departments to review the overall success of the project.Source, purchase, and expedite package components and accessories, within project forecasted budgets.Track Project costs throughout the life of the project to ensure budgets are met, and upon completion produce a project cost summary.Sales Application Support:Reviewing the customer's specifications against the sales quotation to gain a better understanding of the all requirements and commitments, while at the same time, creating a specification review to identify discrepancies, exceptions, clarifications, and/or special notes.When required, create submittals for the customer's approval prior to final order being placed with PSDor Caterpillar.Generate Necessary equipment drawings for submittals and production (as required by the specification requirements) utilizing PSD resources. To include: general arrangement drawings (GA Drawings), assisting other disciplines with piping and instrumentation diagrams (P & ID), creating or modifying electrical schematics (AC, DC, and Interconnection Diagrams), single and three line diagrams, conduit and cable schedules, system architecture plans, functional specification of systems, as well as developing cause and effect tables and instrumentation lists.Provide sizing calculations for all equipment and their respective component integration, as required by the customer and to ensure each product packaged by the PSD maintains the highest quality, reliability, and most importantly safety levels.Build Operation and Maintenance (O & M) Manuals including as built information to be sent to the customer upon project completion utilizing the PSD resources.Project Reporting:Keep track of all information regarding projects using the required software.Report the progress of each project and its current phase to the Power Systems Engineering Manager, as well as the Lead Project Engineer / Manager in some cases.Following the PSD Engineering Guide, take the Process Phase information to the Power Systems Engineering Manager to review and sign off on each individual phase before the project advances to the next phase.The intent of this reporting is to keep accuracy, efficiency and history of each PSD project for continued future improvement.ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Work on other engineering projects throughout WMC as designated by Power Systems Engineering Manager. This includes the ADAPT product line.Coordinate advertising, promotion and marketing activities with various entities in the Company and with Caterpillar to ensure that a consistent, appropriate message is delivered to the territory.QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITY Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering discipline from an accredited 4-year college or universityWork effectively with others, both inside and outside the companyCommunicate effectively both in writing and verballyBasic public speaking skillsOrganize time and prioritiesBe Self-motivatedSuccessful understanding of how engines and generators are used in Power Systems applicationsHave excellent understanding of the use of computer software programs, such as, Microsoft products: Microsoft Office Suite (including Microsoft Visio and Project), AutoCAD, and Inventor drafting productsPREFERRED Experience in Power Systems design, project management, or sales are strongly preferred.A thorough knowledge of Power Systems (engine, generator and electrical systems), preferably Caterpillar, technical design and process management is preferred.Technical knowledge of other Power Systems features and accessories will be helpful.Understanding of Electrical Modeling software used for Power Systems analysis such as Power Flow, Arc Flash, Protective Device Coordination or Renewable Energy Modeling such as SKM, ETAP, Homer Pro, and Homer Grid are preferred but not required. PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTSMaterial and equipment directly used: company forms for quotes, rental contracts, invoicing, expense accounting and the like. The use of product literature, reference material, and Company files.The PC, telephone, video and teleconferencing software, and other business tools will be used on a daily basis.Visits to Company facilities, PSD locations, customer offices and job sites.Must be able to work long daysSit for 4 to 8 hours per dayUse hands for fine manipulationWalking and/or standing for 1 to 4 hours per dayWalking up and down stairsCapability to see, hear and feel machine condition indicatorsLift up to fifty pounds on an infrequent basisSafely climb on equipment in the shop and/or field.Some travel by automobile and air required, with occasional overnight stay.Operate a company vehicle requiring a valid driver's license (driving record must meet company insurance standards and is reviewed annually).Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)