Job Abstract

Electrical Project Engineer (Carlisle, PA)
Our client, a premium manufacturer and supplier of premium building products and related technologies, is currently in need of an Electrical Project Engineer (30% travel, hybrid role).  This is a newly-created role due to growth. 

The Electrical Project Engineer will be primarily responsible for the implementation and installation of capital equipment, and other facility equipment, including ownership of all phases of a project from initiation and planning through installation, commissioning, and closeout. This position will provide engineering expertise to assist plant-level Maintenance, Production/Operations, EH&S, and management personnel in identifying and solving technical process issues. Technical assistance will require basic understanding of plant power distribution systems and process/machinery control systems. A practical level of understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles are to be applied to assigned project work.

Essential Duties:                                                                                
Capital project management that includes scope development, funding requests, budget tracking, schedule tracking and project execution.
Coordinate day-to-day activities of contractors and plant maintenance personnel during project execution.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with existing process equipment and control systems.
Provide training and technical assistance to plant-level Maintenance, Production/Operations, EH&S, and management personnel to ensure all project goals are successfully attained.
Design using the latest hardware and software components, design machine control systems to maximize equipment productivity and assure all code requirements and safety standards are strictly met.
Travel to other Construction Materials facilities outside of home base office, in support of project planning, equipment installation, startup, and training (30%, not more than once a month for not more than a week at a time, no weekends).

Essential Full Performance Skills:
Interpretation of mechanical design drawings for electrical requirements.
Understanding and evaluation of component, equipment or installation proposals.
Programming of basic control system logic (ladder logic, structured text, function block).
Configuration and tuning of variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Interpretation of electrical/controls drawings.
Development of detailed equipment/installation specifications and RFQs.
Utilize and interpret technical data sheets and manuals.
Basic problem-solving skills.
Basic analytical comparison and value judgment skills.

Core Competencies:
BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
Minimum of five years industrial/manufacturing experience in a controls engineering capacity.
Proficient in Rockwell Automation software and Allen-Bradley hardware.
Proficient in general industrial controls, manufacturing processes.
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
Industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus).
Project Management.
Basic understanding of AutoCAD (or ability to learn Autocad).

Preferred:
Basic understanding of open/closed control loops (PIDs).
Understanding of electrical wiring principles based on the National Electric Code (NEC).
Data Historian development.
Basic understanding of low-voltage and high power distribution (high voltage is key).
Software/Data communication protocols (OPC-UA/OPC-DA).
Ability to stay abreast of new development in controls/technology.

Client is a diversified manufacturer and supplier of premium building products, and other related technologies for the commercial and residential construction markets.  In 2022 they were included in Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2022, which recognizes top-performing companies that make a difference through their environmental, social and governance actions.

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