Tri Project Engineer Electrical

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this position.
With the guidance of the VP Engineering and Senior Electrical Engineering staff, is responsible for designing and estimating unit load conveyor and storage systems and overseeing the installation and turnover of those systems by execution of the following:
• Plans, schedules, conducts and coordinates the detailed activities of the assigned engineering work; after analyzing the system specifications and gaining a complete understanding of the project requirements in the areas of electrical equipment and design.
• Correctly selects equipment and suppliers to successfully fulfill all project or assignment requirements.
• Participates, coordinates or prepares the technical content, schedule, electrical equipment lists, electrical installation, basis of quote, and overall pricing for proposals.
• Maintains up-to-date and complete project files.
• Participates, prepares or coordinates the release of all forms required to obtain the schedule, electrical and controls equipment, electrical installation, spare parts lists and maintenance manuals for assigned tasks.
• Participates and/or assists in areas of concepting, written communications, total electrical pricing and project "estimates to complete."
• Provides engineering and support for proposal development
• Implements orders and manages electrical installation subcontractor agreements.
• Learns all aspects of material handling technology and associated controls to keep our Company positioned as a leader in the material handling industry.
• Evaluates and prepares recommendations for ways to reduce costs in the areas of engineering, equipment, controls and installation.
• Assist in the training of new hires in the areas of Company and departmental procedures, drawing standards, and routine electrical engineering applications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of technical systems experience, including control system design, knowledge of controls.
• PLC and HMI programming experience.
• Panel design experience.
• Skilled at design and engineering of basic controls solutions for material handling systems.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD software.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Individuals in this position must have the ability to
• Communicate verbally and in written form
• Sit or stand for long periods of time as needed
• Walk or move from various locations primarily on a level surface for periods throughout the day
• Move freely around a manufacturing plant and equipment
• Climb up and down a ladder
• Reach above shoulder height or below the waist and
• Occasionally lift objects up to 25 lbs up to an elevation of 36" above the floor.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Up to approximately 50% of the time, this position is confined to ambient room temperatures and lighting as found in a typical office environment.
The performance of this position otherwise requires exposure to extreme increased or decreased temperatures as routinely found in manufacturing and distribution environments.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Travel as required to support Company needs, up to approximately 75%, typically within the contiguous 48 states.
• Proficiency using MS Office products and the internet.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
ADDITIONAL / PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum of 2 years of technical systems experience, including control system design, knowledge of controls.
• Understanding or working knowledge of
• SCADA software
• Bar code scanners
• Network systems
• Warehouse Control System (WCS) and Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The 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)