Electrical Controls Engineer

3 weeks ago


Minneapolis, United States CareerBuilder Full time

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Electrical Controls Engineer - Junior

Power, Instrumentation & Electrical Controls Engineering

Job Location:

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Type:

Full Time, Direct Hire

Reports To:

Department Manager

Matrix Technologies, Inc. is a company focused on providing superior engineering, automation, and systems integration services to its clients, while also offering a great work environment and career opportunities to its employees. The company follows "The Matrix Way," which values doing the right thing and having fun and aims to enhance people's lives every day. Matrix is a designated Top Workplace and offers market-leading compensation, benefits, bonuses, long-term incentives, and growth opportunities.

Position Summary

Electrical Controls engineers at Matrix work with our clients on multiple projects to solve their problems through design of electrical control panels, MCCs, and VFD panels. The position includes designing low voltage (typically 480VAC or less) systems for our client's automated processes. The position will work independently and as a part of a diverse team of multi-discipline engineers to solve problems and execute projects for industrial and manufacturing clients.

Duties & Responsibilities

Competent in the following by proving application of knowledge in the following areas:

Design and develop electrical controls packages based on the project needs and process design documentation (typically P&IDs).

Strict adherence to both client and department established procedures, standards, and work flows.

Application of the NEC standards related to project subject matter.

Act as the point of contact between the electrical discipline, other internal disciplines, and the client throughout the design process to ensure that all of the client's needs are met

Develop PLC I/O schematics

Develop Panel Layouts and Bill of Materials for applications.

Develop three line diagrams for motor circuits.

Develop cable schedules and conduit layouts if required by the project

Develop construction scopes of work for installation contractors.

Work with installation contractors during the installation.

Assist clients with onsite bid walks for contractors.

Assist in field start-ups and I/O checks by travelling to client locations.

Work with Sales, Engineers and potential customers to determine optimal solutions for their applications.

Estimate design and execution time and provide written narrative for sales proposals.

Specifications

Position Requirements

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Must possess a valid driver's license

Bachelors of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEE/BSEET) from an ABET accredited college or university

Experience using AutoCAD preferred.

Basic AutoCAD schematic drawing or electrical package development experience

Experience with AC & DC motor drives, PLCs, HMIs, I/O hardware, MCCs, industrial control networks preferred.

Proficient in MS Office products

Knowledge of industry codes and standards, specifically NFPA

Ability to work individually and as part of a team

Results oriented and innovative

Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and with deadlines

Ability to visualize a process or system from concept to development

Strong planning, organization and decision making skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with customers, vendors and other stakeholders.

Must be able to travel, both locally and overnight approximately 20-25%

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk, and hear.

Specific vision abilities by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

This position must also be able to perform industrial field work which may include hazardous locations, ladders, and stairs.

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