Senior Electrical Engineer

The Senior Electrical Engineer is expected to collaborate effectively with key stakeholders in the development of quality engineering drawings to meet client and regulatory requirements. The incumbent in these roles will be expected to work with QA and Testing, to ensure a continuous improvement in the level of quality in design and related efficiencies and be prepared to be a hands-on collaborator with members of the production team(s). The Electrical Engineer will be an effective multi-tasker and highly organized with process documentation. This role will be instrumental in mentoring junior engineers and promoting a culture of collaboration within the department.

Job Status (FLSA): Full-Time, Exempt

Location:  As assigned

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

The following list of responsibilities is not all inclusive, additional projects and/or tasks may be assigned to meet operational needs. DVM retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position should operational needs warrant.

• Create designs specific to medium voltage electrical switchgear assemblies/systems, replacement breakers, and related equipment mostly from scratch.
• Effectively collaborate with the key stakeholders (mechanical engineers, production, purchasing, vendors, etc.) to develop complete drawings, submittals, and BOM packages that meet customer, manufacturing, regulatory, and project requirements.
• Work with QA and Testing group to develop and review testing plans.
• Follow and develop standard design processes and documentations to improve quality and efficiency in engineering design.
• Make changes and corrections in electrical design throughout the life of the product.
• Effectively support other departments such as project management, production, and sales.
• Detailed-oriented and organized in documentations.
• Work closely and proactively with a hands-on approach with the production team to resolve identified issues quickly.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of collaboration.
• Complete projects and performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical (required).
• Ability to work independently and assume a team lead role. Manage complex projects with little guidance.
• Lead the design peer review and improve the design guideline document.
• Effective communication and presentation skills and the ability to work with stakeholder teams of various levels of technical understanding
• Attend workshops and conferences to continuously grow their industry-related skillsets and up-to-date technical knowledge.

Education and Experience:

• 4-year bachelor’s degree and EIT (Engineering in Training) certificate (required)
• 4-8 years of design experience in the relevant industry (switchgear, control circuit, electrical design, etc. preferred)
• Experience with UL891, and UL1558
• Experience with REVIT and Inventor (preferred)
• Experience in generator and automation controls, specifically PLC/HMI knowledge of Rockwell/Siemens and Woodward (preferred)
• PE license in power systems and controls a strong plus or demonstrated ability to acquire one
• Satisfactory completion of additional background screening (if applicable).

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the assigned facilities.
• Must be able to communicate effectively using phones or computer software.
• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift to 50lbs. at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the assigned facilities.
• Must be able to travel between DVM locations as needed

DVM Manufacturing LLC is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, and any other protected classes stated by applicable federal and state laws. DVM is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The undersigned employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.