Senior Electrical Engineer-Hydro Services

Who We Are:  

Integrated Power Services (IPS) is the leading North American solution provider for power management, electro-mechanical and rotating assets. Serving customers across a wide range of industries, including power generation, utilities, water and wastewater, petrochemicals, air separation, oil & gas, metals, mining, paper, aggregates, and cement. 

IPS defines world-class electric motor and generator repair, and Power Management every day. When you work for IPS, you can learn from industry experts and discover your potential while being part of a winning team committed to upholding our core values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, Entrepreneurial Spirit. 

Key Responsibilities and Expectations:  

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer who will provide design engineering support for hydro generator refurbishment projects related to IPS’s Hydro Services business. This is a remote position. As the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will:

•  Provide Engineering’s overall approach for the design of the hydro generator refurbishment (all OEM designs). This includes development of the technical offering/Proposal during the initial quotation phase, conducting design and risk reviews of key components and resolution of technical issues.
• Create/finalize the electro-magnetic design for rewinds, uprates and upgrades of hydro generators, from initial request for quote through project execution
• Provide design leadership to Drafting organization for all component part/assembly drawings and Parts Bills of Materials
• Develop design standards and practices for use by the Hydro Services business
• Provide technical solutions to customers on a wide array of topics (i.e. unit uprate capability, insulation systems, generator repair techniques, stator bar/coil designs, etc.)
• Maintain/continue development of quality suppliers (i.e. understand drawing requirements, raw materials, tolerances, etc.)
• Provide support to site Field Engineer and winding team throughout execution phase of projects

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of study from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in hydro generator design
• Ability and willingness to travel, as needed
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred 
• Considerable experience with the design, manufacture and service of Hydro generators (all OEM designs)
• Strong knowledge of:
  • stator bar/coil insulation systems related to hydro generators
  • electromagnetic designs related to hydro generators
  • hydro generator construction, including stator core and windings, rotor poles and mechanical components
  • all winding supplies supporting stator rewinds, their installation sequence and test requirements
  • Hydro Generator Work Instruction documents and ability to support on-site craft labor and Field Engineers
  • Industry standards (i.e. IEEE, IEC, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • simplify and improve design and site installation procedures
  • handle a diverse workload
  • support training of Hydro Field Engineers
  • analyze technical specifications, tender documents, and proposals, and develop detailed design/service offerings

 Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time    
• Ability to lift, push, pull, carry items up to 50 lbs.

Benefits:  

• Paid Time Off
• 401k Employer Match
• On-the-job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Safety shoe & glasses reimbursement
• And more!

IPS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.  

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation. As a federal contractor, our company is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace. Candidates for this position are required to complete a pre-employment drug screen successfully. The drug screening process will include testing for substances that may impair one's ability to perform the job safely and effectively.

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