Title: Electrical Engineer
Location: Kansas
Duration: Contract, 1-2 years
Start: ASAP
OVERVIEW:
Contract Electrical Engineer to prepare designs and specifications related to industrial electrical equipment, distribution systems for electric power and control systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Make recommendation for equipment changes that will improve reliability and efficiency.
- Develop designs and layouts of electrical systems.
- Write specifications for and requisition material and equipment.
- Perform liaison work with Purchasing Department and Warehouse on equipment and materials involved in designs.
- Oversee work of Contractor drafters on electrical work.
- Confer with Maintenance Department concerning new construction and maintenance problems.
- Make field inspections of new construction and maintenance projects.
- Confer with Non-electrical Disciplines regarding design projects.
- Check invoices of outside contractors.
- Make cost estimates on new construction and maintenance work.
- Participate in Process Safety Management (PSM) electrical areas of concern including area electrical classification, arc-flash studies and requirements for PPE, electrical relay coordination, and LOTO of electrical systems and equipment.
- Keep abreast of new technology as relates to electrical equipment and distribution systems.
- Direct contractors for work activities.
- Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year college or university
- 10-15 years of electrical engineering experience in a industrial plant
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including respirators.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with power and power distribution equipment in industrial environment with medium and lower voltage applications
- Familiarity with relay coordination software and reliab