The purpose of the Corporate Electrical Project Engineering position is to support capex type projects and departmental project managers by generating and providing electrical conceptual designs and budgets along with producing overall electrical engineering design and construction installation packages primarily via the use of outside engineering firms. The position will also be responsible to generate specifications and perform procurement activities for both electrical equipment and outside electrical engineering and contracting services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Directly implement and support all capex and plant level projects that are assigned.
• Support corporate Project Managers in the successful implementation of the electrical portions of both capex and/or plant level projects assigned.
• Take responsibility for and create conceptual project electrical scope and design documentation necessary for MV-LV Power, LV Control, and Instrumentation systems, field PLC/IO cabinets, along with Field Installations (excluding automation).
• Generate budgets for electrical potential or actual projects assigned.
• Create project specific electrical scopes of work, divisions of responsibilities and specifications, which define overall electrical guidelines and requirements for engineering, equipment supply, installation, and testing.
• Assist in the creation and generation of contracts as may be required for outside electrical engineering, electrical construction, and testing services.
• Oversee, direct and validate all in-house and out-sourced engineering design services.
• Specify, procure and purchase electrical power distribution, control/instrumentation and PLC/IO hardware types of equipment such as:
  • Power Services, Substations, Transformers, Switchgear, Protective devices, Motor Controllers, Motors, Field Control and Instrumentation devices, PLC IO and network cabinets, general Branch system distribution equipment, Lighting, Heat tracing, etc
• Initiate and take responsibility for the development of final electrical design and installation related document packages. Key documents may include:
  • Electrical Flow Diagrams, PIDs, Load and Equipment/Device lists, Power One-Line diagrams, Schematic Wiring Diagrams, Field Wiring Diagrams, PLC/IO Cabinet Assemblies, General Arrangements, Electrical Room arrangements, Raceway/Equipment Block Diagrams, Raceway and Cable Arrangements along with associated Cable Schedules, Grounding and Lighting Arrangements, Heat tracing, etc.
  • Package such into electrical installation contractor bid packages as may be required.
• Assist in project status reviews and oversight with a focus on quality, budget, schedule, and cost control forecasting.
• Generate monthly project reports for upper management review.
• Update monthly job accounting reports for projects assigned.
• Travel to plant sites to attend project meetings, and to offer project oversight and technical support as required for project scopes of work and constructability requirements.
• Support project on-site commissioning and startup activities.
• Assist all plant level electrical personnel in electrical equipment and operations issues as can be helpful and beneficial.
• Assist in developing and/or updating corporate electrical standards (Project, Equipment, Installations)

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required
• At least ten (10) years of electrical experience in heavy industrial projects, with a preference of such being in the cement or mineral industries
• A strong working history in the technical areas of industrial electrical systems with a preference to that of Power Distribution along with general Controls/Instrumentation and Electrical Installations
• Knowledge of large industrial motors and associated motor control is preferred
• A proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Products is required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Schedule)
• A working knowledge of AutoCAD is preferred
• A working knowledge of SKM Power system Study software and associated design methods is preferred but not required
• The candidate is to have good inter-personal communication, verbal and written skills (English Language)
• Knowledgeable in engineering design, construction oversight and construction execution are required
• Capable to multi-task and support multiple projects concurrently
• Working knowledge of the NFPA NEC National Electrical Code and other Industry accepted Electrical Standards (IEEE, IAS, NEMA, UL, etc.) is required
• MSHA Safety certification is preferred but not required. Training will be provided if necessary.
• A knowledge of cement plant operations and equipment types utilized in such is preferred
• Candidate is to be motivated, well organized, and detail oriented
• Candidate must be willing and able to work independently to develop, coordinate, and perform project activities with the help and interaction of other corporate engineers and managers, site and plant representatives, engineering firms, testing firms, contractors, and equipment suppliers