Electrical Engineer/Designer in Burlington

From concept to design to execution, be part of the team that gets everyday products to people. Grantek is a recognized leading provider of integrated automation, smart manufacturing and industrial information solutions in the global marketplace. Our clients are some of the world's most respected Fortune 100 companies and recognized consumer brands.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package, retirement plan, company paid benefits, flexible work hours, and an education/career development program. The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000 per year, complemented by benefits, bonuses and additional extra hours payments.

We are committed to providing a positive and healthy corporate culture, one that empowers employees, promotes knowledge-sharing, and encourages strong friendships and social connections amongst all team members. We are a team of dedicated Engineers and Designers with an average of 7 years’ tenure at Grantek.

Job Description

• Design, develop, analyze and specify electrical control systems and associated hardware, safety systems, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other mechanical systems.
• Create bidding and scope documentation; lead the development and write-up of user and system design functional specification documentation.
• Perform risk assessments, oversee material procurement and logistics; perform panel fabrication specification.
• Troubleshoot electrical installations per project scope and complete commissioning summaries with client approval, as per the project.
• Carry out technical surveys and inspections, including more complex assignments, and prepare reports.
• Generate contractor schedules and work plans; run bidding meetings and perform contractor walkthroughs, ensuring required permits and site requirements are met.
• Generate budgets and requirements for construction activities.
• Monitor on-site subcontractors for safety compliance, quality of work, and budget.
• Establish guides, devise new approaches, apply existing criteria in new manners, and draw conclusions from comparative situations.
• Perform independent studies, analyses, interpretations and conclusions involving very difficult, complex, or unusual matters or decisions.
• Make responsible decisions not usually subject to technical review on all assigned matters, including those involving long-range objectives and some financial accountability.
• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced system designers on a regular basis.

Technologies Used

• AutoCAD 2012/2014 or later.
• Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, SLC 500), Siemens (S5, S7, TI), Omron, Modicon, GE, and similar PLC I/O modules and PLC I/O buses (Profibus, Fieldbus, DeviceNet, etc.).
• PLC communications (Ethernet).
• Motor starters, overloads, relays, and operator controls.
• Field sensors (Level, Pressure, Temperature, Proximity switches, Encoders, Resolvers, etc.).
• Variable Frequency Drives.
• Servo motion control products (AB, Reliance, Pacific Scientific, Emerson, etc.).
• Pneumatic control products.
• Hydraulic control products.
• Safety monitoring relays, PLCs, Category 3.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical education.
• 6+ years of experience in electrical control system design.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical design and its reciprocal effects on other disciplines.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Fully technically literate across all relevant technical areas with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies, projects, and industry changes.
• Strong knowledge of Grantek's business offerings, including Industrial IT and Systems Design.
• Experience performing independent studies, analyses, interpretations, and conclusions on complex or unusual matters.
• Demonstrated ability to make responsible decisions on matters involving long-range objectives and budget.
• Experience mentoring and providing guidance to less experienced designers.
• Willingness to travel between 30-50%.

We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to fostering a workplace where all Grantekians feel respected and included.