Design Engineer – Power Distribution
Responsibilities:
Design and develop low voltage secondary power distribution systems for industrial projects.
Select and specify equipment such as control panels, panelboards, transformers, circuit breakers, cables, and other electrical devices.
Perform electrical calculations, including:
Voltage drop analysis
Ampacity and Derating
Cable sizing
Raceway fill
Prepare electrical cable schedules, panelboard schedules, equipment layout, raceway routing drawings, wiring diagrams, setpoint schedules, bills of material, and specialized details.
Review engineering specifications to ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards such as the NEC, IEEE, IEC, and internal company standard requirements.
Coordinate electrical designs with heat trace project engineering lead, engineering management, project management, project controls, and construction teams.
Attend customer meetings to provide technical expertise as it relates to secondary power distribution design.
Support procurement by reviewing vendor drawings, technical submittals, and equipment specifications.
Provide engineering support during installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
Review customer drawings, specifications, and write technical requests for information (RFIs).
Occasionally conduct site visits to verify existing equipment, sketch field designs, and support project execution.
Assist in developing power distribution engineering standards, design procedures, and best practices.
Support project schedules, cost estimates, and technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Utilize software such as AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and in-house design tools.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
3 to 7 years of power distribution system design experience.
Strong understanding of electrical codes, standards, and safety practices.
Excellent analytical, communication, and project coordination skills.
Professional Engineer (PE) license, Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or desire to obtain licensure.
Experience with AutoCAD, Navisworks, MS Suites, and SAP is an asset.