Electrical Engineer

BIOFerm™, a renewable energy company, is currently looking for an Electrical Engineer. BIOFerm is a Wisconsin based company providing turnkey anaerobic digestion and gas upgrading facilities. Committed to sustainable and economical organic waste diversion, BIOFerm’s digester technology harnesses biogas from fermenting organics—food waste, manure, biosolids, etc.—and converts it into valuable green energy, vehicle fuel, heat and organic products. Its gas upgrading systems enable biogas producers to profitably upgrade biogas to renewable natural gas (RNG).

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare project specification of power distribution and control panels using Siemens PLCs and related components
• Provide electrical equipment sizing and specifications support
• Evaluate and summarize engineering information for proposals, documentation, or presentations
• Solicit and review bids
• Purchase electrical and controls equipment for projects
• Review vendor documents and FAT
• Oversee and evaluate work performed by subcontractors to ensure compliance with engineering drawings
• Work with other departments, including mechanical and process teams
• Provide onsite commissioning and troubleshooting support
• Attend construction meetings and make periodic site visits
• Assist Operations in troubleshooting instrument/electrical problems, onsite and remotely
• Prepare and update punch lists as required for site execution services
• Communicate with project team and coordinate work, following direction from execution team
• Maintain P&ID's loop sheets, electrical drawings, safety interlock test procedures and other essential E&I documentations, so they are current and complete
• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and other project documentation
• Additional tasks as assigned

Competencies/Qualifications:

Required:

• BS in Electrical Engineering with strong understanding of power systems
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in gas processing, biochemical, petrochemical, solar, or related industry
• Thorough knowledge of process theory and E&I drawings, including electrical schematics, logic diagrams and P&ID diagrams
• Fundamental knowledge of basic process instrumentation selection/specification, calibration, and troubleshooting
• Understanding of or willing to learn how to design and implement process control strategies, PLC programming, Profibus and Ethernet IP networking, HMI programming
• Experience with Ladder Logic, Function Block, and SCADA programming within MS SQL, RSLogix (5500 & 5000), Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, WinCC, STEP 7, and TIA Portal
• Strong background in power distribution system, hardware and equipment
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work within a construction site, lift heavy equipment and follow OSHA site safety standards
• Ability to multitask for many projects and provide cross-departmental support
• Detail oriented and self-motivated
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Valid US driver’s license
• Valid US passport or other document valid for international travel
• Must be authorized to work for any company in the United States. Must not require sponsorship, or continued sponsorship to work for any company in the United States

Preferred:

• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience with power distribution and subsystems, medium to low power systems
• Experience in technical execution on both PRE-FEED/FEED and EPC projects in the chemical and petrochemical industries
• Familiarity with Siemens
• Proficient with Ethernet IP, Profibus, and other industrial communications protocols
• Competent with design, implementation, and troubleshooting of 24VDC control voltage, 4-20 mA, HART, as well as 120VAC and 480VAC voltage systems, including associated safety considerations
• Experience with various software programs, including AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN
• Drive to grow and advance within the company to lead and manage electrical team

Compensation/Benefits:

Compensation is based on experience and is competitive. BIOFerm offers a comprehensive benefits package.

To be considered for this position, you must submit your cover letter, work examples, resume, and salary requirements.

To learn more about BIOFerm™ Energy Systems and other positions available, please explore our website at BIOFermEnergy.com.