Plant Automation Project Engineer

Recruiting Engine (MLS)

Charlotte, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adobe Flash, AutoCAD, Automation, Budgeting, Capital Project, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Construction, Construction Drawings, Construction Engineering, Cost Engineering, Customer Relations, Electrical Engineering, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Microsoft Office, Motor Control Systems, Multitasking, National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Configuration Management, Process Improvement, Procurement Specifications, Productivity Management, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Engineering, Project Estimates, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project Start-Up, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Safety/Work Safety, Software Administration, Startup, Switchgear, Team Player, Variable Speed Drive (VSD), Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago
This position is responsible for project management and electrical engineering services. The position will involve projects in their full scope from initial estimating, proposal submission, construction and start-up. The position will also be available to assist manufacturing plants with safety, quality, process optimization and productivity improvements.MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Major focus will be on projects related to the manufacturing plants.2. Develop project scopes; estimate equipment, installations, and engineering costs and prepare project schedules for Appropriation Requests.3. Complete all project assignments within established scope, budget, and schedule.4. Design of and/or oversee preparation of construction drawings packages for capital projects.5. Oversee field construction activities.6. Project start-ups.7. Specification and procurement of equipment and engineering and construction services.8. Work with existing facilities for maintenance, repair and improvement projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:* BS in Electrical Engineering, HMI/PLC programming and troubleshooting skills.* Familiarity with National Electrical Code and how to utilize it.* Familiarity of how to design power and motor circuits.* Knowledge of transformers, switchgear, and major power components and their specifications.* Understanding of utility interface with the customer power systems a plus.* Excellent communication skills.* Computer skills ? Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, networking architecture, setup and troubleshooting, loading software and drivers* Willingness to travel* Experience in wallboard or equivalent manufacturing plant and process a plus* Knowledge of AC variable speed drives and their specifications* Knowledge of Motor Control Centers and their specifications* Ability to specify and setup field instrumentation* Familiarity with ARC Flash requirements and NFPA-70 a plus* Familiarity of electrical system coordination studies and how to interpret a plus.* Ability to plan and coordinate a project from start to finish.* Ability to handle multiple projects.* Excellent Project Management skills* Ability to work in a team environment.* A willingness to travel as much as 50% of the time.* Up to 25 lbs. lifting required

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