POSITION SUMMARY:
The Electrical Design & Quality Control is responsible for designing the electrical and structural requirements of products to meet customer and code requirements in a timely manner. The incumbent is authorized to make decisions relating to the design but have them approved by the Electrical Manager (in Canada). The Electrical Design & Quality Control possesses technical proficiency in the specification and design of electrical systems, prepares detailed design calculations and drawings with little supervision. Responsible for performing electrical tests and documenting test reports.
POSITION DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop project electrical design criteria
- Prepare detailed design drawings including:
- Substation layouts (high, medium and low voltage switchgear, power transformers, structures and buswork, grounding and instrument transformers)
- Underground and overhead MV collector/distribution lines
- Schematics (protection & control, DC elementary, etc.)
- Auxiliary systems layouts (equipment, cabling, cable tray, grounding, lighting, etc.)
- Single and three line diagrams
- Interconnection wiring diagrams (equipment and panel wiring)
- Communication block diagrams
- Protection control
- Prepare calculations for sizing/selection of commonly used power and control systems (lighting, cabling, batteries, chargers, etc.)
- Prepare cable schedules, panel schedules, drawing lists, specifications, and datasheets
- Coordinate with other team members, vendors, clients
- Select appropriate major electrical equipment and materials
- Perform testing on electrical products using various test equipment
- Generate test reports
- Estimate and adhere to budgets for electrical engineering work
- Plan and coordinate discipline design activities and working within schedule deadlines
- Lead/coordinate with design team on projects
- Interface directly with project manager, clients, electrical utilities and regulatory agencies (Electrical Safety Authority, municipalities, etc.)
- Occasional site visits to acquire information for design and installation of new equipment and retrofits
- Managing proposal timeline requirements ensuring all deadlines are met
- Follow the REV safety rules and quality procedures
- Other duties and tasks as assigned by the manager to ensure REV’s goals and objectives are met
- Performs all duties so as to meet the responsibilities listed in REV’s Safety and Human Resources Policy Manual
- Performs duties according to REV’s quality system procedures and work instructions
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in electrical engineering or equivalent
- Minimum five (5) years of relevant industry experience
- In-depth knowledge of construction methods and installation details related to electrical equipment and with codes and standards
- Proven people and technical management experience
- Ability to sort through complex issues, evaluate information, and make tough appropriate decisions
- Ability to clearly provide information written or oral to ensure accurate conveyance of the message
- Ability to make decisions quickly on available information using judgment and realistic understanding of the issues and take action; keep commitments, deal with emergencies as necessary
- Be an effective change agent in driving a positive work culture
- Ability to communicate and interact with others in a positive and constructive manner while simultaneously building credibility and rapport in the relationship
- Ability to influence and inspire the actions and opinions of others in a desired direction
- Ability to manage several different tasks and deadlines while meeting deadline priorities
- Ability to deliver and act in a consistent and trustworthy manner
- Experience in an industrial capacity with a notable willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Active and energetic team player interested in furthering their experience within a manufacturing environment
LOCATION: Arlington, TX
START DATE: As Soon As Possible
WAGE / SALARY: Competitive Wages & Comprehensive Benefit Package
DURATION: Full-Time
ITEMS TO INCLUDE IN APPLICATION: Resume / Cover Letter
HOW TO APPLY: Email
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Will remain open until suitable candidate is found.
If you feel that you are uniquely qualified for this position please submit your resume for review.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those who most closely match REV’s requirements will be contacted.
All information submitted to REV will be reviewed and remains in strict confidence.
For more information on REV please visit our company website: www.reveng.ca
This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.