What are the responsibilities and job description for the Switchgear Control Engineer position at Planet Forward?
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, as well as relevant work experience. Key requirements include:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
Experience:
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience in electrical field service, especially with switchgear controls and stand-by systems.
Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of electrical switchgear, control systems, and backup power solutions.
- Proven expertise in troubleshooting and repairing complex electrical systems.
- Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics.
- Familiarity with PLCs and ladder logic programming.
- Ability to make revisions and mark up drawings as needed.
- Experience with network protocols like Modbus, Ethernet, and fiber optics.
- Working knowledge of SCADA and HMI systems.
- Understanding of industry standards and safety regulations.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time, including weekends and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or similar certification (not required).
- Experience with specific brands of switchgear and control systems, particularly Siemens, ABB, Eaton, and Schneider.
- Additional certifications in electrical safety or related fields.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, as well as relevant work experience. Key requirements include:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
Experience:
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience in electrical field service, especially with switchgear controls and stand-by systems.
Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of electrical switchgear, control systems, and backup power solutions.
- Proven expertise in troubleshooting and repairing complex electrical systems.
- Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics.
- Familiarity with PLCs and ladder logic programming.
- Ability to make revisions and mark up drawings as needed.
- Experience with network protocols like Modbus, Ethernet, and fiber optics.
- Working knowledge of SCADA and HMI systems.
- Understanding of industry standards and safety regulations.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time, including weekends and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or similar certification (not required).
- Experience with specific brands of switchgear and control systems, particularly Siemens, ABB, Eaton, and Schneider.
- Additional certifications in electrical safety or related fields.
