Engineer jobs in Gadsden, AL

General Job Description

Plant Power and Control Systems

Status:  Non-Exempt/Hourly

Reports To:  General Manager

Location:  Plant Power & Control Systems 

Plant Power & Control Systems is seeking a senior level project engineer to join our team in a rapidly growing environment.   

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage individual projects including detailed engineering and project management.
• Work within the existing operations and field service team to provide field commissioning services.
• Interaction with customers to provide overall needs and solutions.
• Experience in the design, manufacturing and installation of medium / low voltage switchgear solutions.
• Experience in design, construction, manufacturing, commissioning and troubleshooting of electrical switchgear including a solid understanding of the following principles and equipment: Commissioning, electrical distribution systems, transformers, MV/LV Switchgear, MV/LV Motor Control.
• Assist sales team with the electrical design of projects during quotation phase of project. Respond to client questions during design and cost phase of projects.
• Experience performing relay coordination and programming relay settings for GE Multilin and SEL relays a plus.
• Investigates and analyzes complex technical issues. Applies engineering principles to determine optimal and practical solutions.
• Prepares studies and makes sound recommendations a plus but not required.
• Interprets applicable codes and regulations, assures compliance with National Electric Code, ANSI
• NFPA, IEEE, OSHA, and any other local codes or regulations. Understands the principles of LV/MV Swgr construction
• Support field installations including: developing plans for equipment commissioning, inspection, preventative maintenance,
• Assist in preparing scope of project work, cost estimates, engineering economics, and interfaces with clients
• Experience using Auto CAD

Qualifications:

• Candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or equal experience).

• Desire to work within a team environment.

• Strong technical, mechanical and computer skills.

• Ability to travel 25-30% of time.

• Arc Flash/System study experience a plus.

Position Requirements:

• BS Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
• 8-10 years of applicable experience
• Ability to work with multiple engineering disciplines and operational groups
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to set and achieve goals with minimal supervision
• Solid documentation and organization skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills Job

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disability/

Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Specific Qualifications

Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen, and when applicable if duties involve operating motor vehicle must be able to pass motor vehicle record check.

Company Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2022 fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, IES produced over $2.1 billion in revenue and employed over 8,000 employees at over 130 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions: 

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription
• Short Term Disability Employer Paid
• Long Term Disability Employer Paid
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, Health Indemnity, Long Term Care

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