What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Electrical Engineer position at NEXHR?
The purpose of the Lead Electrical Engineer is to provide electrical technical expertise for plant electrical equipment including design, specification, installation, repair, operation and code compliance in Project Engineering and Execution.
This position will primarily provide value to the organization by executing deliverables for project engineers/managers on active projects, This includes providing preliminary power distribution and equipment design/cost bases to the proposal and project managers to the necessary level of detail leveraging 3rd party resources where possible.
This position will also actively work on specifications and standards, and interfacing with other engineering disciplines as required to successfully meet project targets, and develop/mentor junior engineers in their discipline
• Ensure that all implemented systems are done so safely.
• Individual contributor in the design, specification, selection, commissioning and troubleshooting of plant electrical distribution systems.
• Oversight of engineering contractor organizations that support projects, including review of designs, calculations, specifications, schedules and procedures.
• Oversight of equipment vendors and OEM’s
• Interface with the proposals group to generate preliminary design and cost information for projects
• Serve as technical resource for other departments within the group (such as plant operations) as needed for existing electrical equipment.
• Technical resource for creating and reviewing electrical specifications and standards
Job Requirements
• Experience with large industrial plant power distribution systems is a must.
• Experience with Industrial Gases or petrochemical projects is a must.
• Broad knowledge of electrical equipment such as HV substations, High/Medium/Low voltage switchgear, Motor Control Centers, Variable Frequency Drives, Battery & UPS system, DCS & PLC Controls, large motors up to 35,000HP. Excitation controls, and reduced voltage motor starting equipment.
• Experience in creating corporate/department specifications and standards for electrical equipment, services, and installation.
• Extensive experience in electrical short circuit analysis, relay protection settings and coordination, power quality analysis, high voltage motor starting schemes and analysis.
• Experience with PLC and DCS control system for motor operation and protection.
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards such as NFPA, NEC, OSHA, NEMA, NETA, IEEE, ANSI, and ISA
• Must be willing to travel extensively (20-40% of time) or as business requires.
Salary : $140,000 - $165,000
