Chief Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Reports To : Director of Engineering

Seeking an experienced Professional Engineer to be the Chief Electrical Engineer at PENTA. He / she will have a minimum of 10+ years of positions with increasing responsibility. We require :

• Expertise in industrial plant power, controls, and automation systems.
• Technical excellence and in-depth understanding of good engineering practices.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to coordinate work with staff, clients, and contractors.
• Strong organizational skills to manage time and resources efficiently and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and need for high level of accuracy.
• Excellent people management and motivational skills. Must coach, mentor, and train staff; perform staff evaluations and provide recommendations semi-yearly.
• Full commitment to maintaining the company's professional image and reputation with accurate and error-free work.
• Require travel within the US and occasionally overseas to clients and facilities.

Required Skills and Primarily Responsible for :

• Familiarity with latest U.S electrical codes and safety requirements, including NEC code and IEEE standards.
• Electric power distribution & grounding, design, and operation of low and medium Voltage Systems in heavy process industries.
• Power transmission, full electrical product cycle, power control and protection systems.
• Setup of GE Multilink Protective Relays or equivalent for medium voltage (5kV) feeder, transformer, and motor protection.
• Maintenance of Electrical systems.
• Safety guidelines related to industrial plant power distribution.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, SKM Power Tools.
• Proficient in the design of industrial control and automation systems
• Electrical power distribution, MCC, controls, and instrumentation.
• Power and control schematics development.
• Hardware specification and control panel design.
• Electronic device configuration, PLC program development, HMI configuration
• Preparation of equipment specifications, cable list, I / O List.
• Development of functional description, load list, one-line diagram, device location, grounding, and lighting plans.
• Preparation of Electrical Design Criteria for all projects; attend all kickoff meetings; assist in proposal preparation and CAPEX for electrical / controls.
• Maintain and update database / deliverables from earlier projects and add to as needed.
• Near and long-term Department planning.
• Establish Goals and Programs for each Department Personnel.
• Maintaining Electrical Department Knowledge Database.
• Travel to Construction Sites to Assist with Systems' Commissioning.

Education and License Required

• M.S in Electrical Engineering preferred or B.S. with relevant applicable experience will be considered.
• P.E. registration required. Must be able to obtain registrations across USA.

Company Benefits :

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance package including Long Term Disability & Basic Life / AD&D coverage.
• 401(k) Plan with Company match.
• Three weeks (prorated for the first year) Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Relocation assistance available.
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