Senior Electrical Engineer

Conception to Reality Inc is currently seeking an Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Westminster, Colorado (80031).

Who we are:

Conception to Reality, Inc. (CTR) offers project management, engineering, and construction management expertise to large-scale food and beverage packaging and process manufacturers. Established as the premier manufacturing engineering company since 1994, CTR has an impressive record of driving success to our clients. The success is apparent in the cost savings, the increased production capacities, and the increased line efficiencies for the customers we have served. Our projects have spanned over 1000 job sites since inception, across world-class packaging operations throughout North America.

We hold each other accountable and work together to problem solve. We roll up our sleeves, get dirty, work hard and move fast. We care about each other, our clients, and the environment we live in.

About the role:

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide support to project managers and assist Director of Engineering in the design and field execution of power & control wiring for packaging production lines.  The position’s priorities are divided between 50% interfacing with clients and vendors, 25% time spent on controls and networking, and 25% on power distribution.

What you'll do:

• Scope electrical projects.
  • Evaluate existing conditions and define the power distribution and calculation requirements for each project/site.  This includes layout and sizing of the following systems:
    • Conductors/wiring
    • Electrical pathways
    • Overcurrent Protection
    • Short-circuit ratings
  • Review network communication infrastructure and design plans to interface equipment to those networks
  • Review control systems for packaging lines
  • Sequence of operation: identify sensor locations and how sensors control equipment
  • Review schematics, proposals and layout drawings for specification and safety compliance
  • Provide support for start-up and the production of the packaging line
• Conduct field audits to document existing conditions and develop as-built and new detailed engineering documents including one-line diagrams, panel schedules, and load calculations per N.E.C. standards
• Offer engineering and design consultation based on sound electrical engineering practices
• Assist in maintaining project schedules, assuring work is completed on time and under budget
• Communicate with vendors, clients, and contractors
• Perform technical writing duties to document project requirements

Our ideal candidate:

Education and experience

• B.S Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5 years of relevant experience in a high-speed packaging manufacturing, or system design environment
• Technical manufacturing knowledge and practical project management experience preferred
• Manufacturing field experience, especially in the food and beverage industry, is strongly preferred
• A background in a production environment as a project engineer, maintenance manager, and/or production manager preferred
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Project; AutoCAD
• 25-30% travel expected to client sites, depending on project needs.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Experience with safety measures
• Experience with developing permit drawings for submittal to city & county plan checks
• Proficient in Auto CAD and the N.E.C.
• Proficient in RS Logix programming software is a bonus
• Ability to operate successfully with minimal supervision
• Outstanding written skills
• Exceptional organization and time management skills
• Excellent technical skills and knowledge of manufacturing project planning, process systems, equipment, and operations
• Ability to build and maintain successful relationships both internally and externally
• Ability to resolve problems, make decisions and be creative to keep activities moving forward toward a positive result
• Ability to read, interpret and mark up manufacturing line drawings
• Ability to successfully prioritize and execute against an organized plan

Skills and abilities:

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay; commensurate with experience     
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD
• 401k with up to 4% employer match
• Flexible and Hybrid work schedule

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand or walk for long periods of time (6-8 hours); climb stairs and ladders and navigate all areas of a construction zone and functioning plant environment; operate measuring equipment; work at a computer; talk and hear, and to comply with all safety regulations. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The work usually is performed in an office environment, occasionally in a manufacturing or construction environment, with frequent travel to sites required.  The manufacturing environment is usually noisy and may be hot, cold, and/or wet.  Long and off-shift hours are occasionally required.  Safety shoes, safety vests, and safety glasses, as well as ear protection, are required when on-site at client manufacturing or construction locations.  Hair nets and beard nets are also required when on-site at client manufacturing locations.