Electrical Engineer
Who We Are:
Integrated Power Services (IPS) is the leading North American solution provider for power management, electro-mechanical and rotating assets. Serving customers across a wide range of industries, including power generation, utilities, water and wastewater, petrochemicals, air separation, oil & gas, metals, mining, paper, aggregates, and cement.
IPS defines world-class electric motor and generator repair, and Power Management every day. When you work for IPS, you can learn from industry experts and discover your potential while being part of a winning team committed to upholding our core values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, Entrepreneurial Spirit.
Key Responsibilities and Expectations:
As an Electrical Engineer, you will work independently and as part of a team with other engineers on the development of standard and prototype equipment that will be manufactured to meet customers’ needs. Research, develop, design and test electrical components, equipment and systems to match client specifications including switchgear, auxiliary components from 480V to 15kV, automatic transfer schemes, standby generators and paralleling equipment, motor control centers, transformers and UPS.
- Research new design concepts from customer specifications and create conceptual design packages, conduct site surveys, support manufacturing, installation and set-up.
- Design electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, and military purposes.
- Develop applications of controls, instruments, and systems for new commercial, and military uses.
- Direct activities to ensure manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
- Direct and coordinate operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems in field installations.
- Work with vendors and in-house procurement and sales team to create BOMs.
- Work within a team environment to ensure a cohesive final project; team to include Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Engineer Interns and/or Co-Ops, Operations, Production, Quality, Purchasing, etc.
- Assures product quality by designing electrical testing methods in concert with Quality Control; testing finished products and system capabilities.
- Ensure product meets third party specifications, expectations and standards.
- Follow safety guidelines and procedures in office and plant environment.
- Travel to client sites as needed.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Bachelors’ degree in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related degree, plus five to ten years’ electrical engineering experience in design and testing preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge of control system design including MV switchgear, PLC’s, VFD’s, programming, panel layout, component selection, testing and modification.
- Some knowledge of panel board, lighting, outlet, grounding, conduit and wiring design.
- Ability to create, read or modify layout drawings, schematics, wiring and interconnection diagrams.
- Ability and willingness to travel as needed
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proficient computer skills including MS Office and AutoCAD; experience with AutoCAD Electric and SolidWorks a plus
- Ability to work with unit teams in various levels and manage projects as needed
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401k Employer Match
- Bonus Incentives
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- And more!
IPS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.