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Electrical Engineer  Pittsburgh, PA  Posted: 9/13/2024
Job Description
Job ID#:

5427

Job Category:

ENGINEERS

Position Type:

Permanent Full Time

Duration:

Direct


Technical Solutions Inc. is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer for our client in the Pittsburgh area. The Electrical Engineer position is a dual role position that supports capital projects during the conceptual design, engineering review, construction, and commissioning phases and also is our subject area resource for electrical systems in the company.   Projects will be located in US, Canada and South America.  The Electrical Engineer participates in cross functional teams to improve technical knowledge, effectiveness, and results.

Responsibilities & Duties:   
  • Provides technical advice on equipment selection, configuration and troubleshooting of power electrical systems that includes transformers, switchgear, MCC's, starters, VFD's, motors and feeders.
  • Works with Operations/Process/Project Management Teams in development of the Project Electrical and Engineering Scope of Work, Estimations, Specifications, Control Narratives and Conceptual Design.
  • Contributes as subject area resource in a variety of electrical engineering areas providing support for systems design, engineering reviews, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.
  • Assist and advise the company in a variety of electrical engineering functions including analysis of power loading, device coordination, arc flash safety, energy use, short circuit studies, etc.
  • Reviews and approves work of outside engineering consultants including flow diagrams, single-line drawings, P&ID's, schematics, general arrangement drawings, specifications, RFQs, bid evaluations, vendor drawings, as-built drawings and manuals.
  • Assist Operations with process control systems by troubleshooting and propose projects to improve performance, including instrumentation selection, data networks, Wonderware HMI's, PLC operations, instrumentation and other electrical systems and recommend cost effective solutions and repairs.
  • Direct and coordinate internal and external resources assigned to projects.
  • Commissioning of electrical systems. Receive systems from vendors ensuring the scope is fulfilled and the functionality and documentation are complete.
  • Meet company expectations with a focus on safety, environmental compliance, equipment reliability, and cost control
  • Implement consistent internal goals and tasks for company operations.
  • Interface with equipment and system integration vendors including expediting documentation and deliveries.
  • Support training initiatives like the apprentice program and Electrical safety training.
  • Ensure that electrical systems at company perform with a high degree of safety and reliability and comply with safety, environmental and engineering codes.
  • Comply with safety, environmental, construction and engineering standards.
  • Meet or exceed agreed upon goals and targets of a performance management plan on a consistent basis.

 
Job Requirements
 

Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; or Associates degree in engineering with applicable experience
  • 8+ years of experience in electrical, instrumentation, preferably in the lime/cement/bulk material handling industry; project engineering is a plus.
  • Experience with industrial power tasks like power factor correction, grounding, motor tests, power quality, electrical protection settings, VFD configuration, instrument calibration, etc.
  • Proficiency with the National Electrical Code and other NFPA Electrical Standards and Recommended Practices; familiarity with basic MSHA and EPA regulations;
  • Proficiency with process control instrumentation, calibration, and troubleshooting; familiarity with various HMI and PLC programs, in particular Wonderware and ControlLogix.
  • Detail and process oriented with strong problem resolution abilities; ability to use root-cause analysis to troubleshoot electrical systems including medium and low voltage distribution systems, starters, motors and VFD's.
  • Ability to travel up to 35% domestically with some international travel and could include extended assignments during critical construction and start-up periods.

Technical Solutions Inc. provides a wide range of staffing services throughout Western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. Simplify the job search process by letting us do all the work! With 30 years of expertise, we have the resources, techniques and insights to guide your job search. Our staff will work with you one-on-one to understand your needs and discuss your options. We can even send your resume to multiple job openings that you are a fit for, giving you opportunities to choose from. We reach out to hiring managers for feedback, coordinate and schedule interviews, and advocate on your behalf so that you get the best offer possible. At TSI, we genuinely care about our employees and want to see you succeed. No candidate is ever promised something we do not deliver. The best part is that there are no fees or cost for any of our services. For more information on our company and to view all of our exciting job opportunities, please visit www.tsiwork.com or give us a call at 724-733-2100.
 




 

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