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PowerSecure, Inc. · 13 hours ago

Controls Design Engineer II (LV/MV Design, PLC, HMI, DC Systems)

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers. They are seeking a Controls Design Engineer II to provide electrical/controls design for product improvements and coordinate site-wide drawings to ensure compliance with engineering documents and standards. This role involves independent and collaborative work, contributing to complex project aspects and guiding lower-level engineers.

ElectronicsEnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturing

Responsibilities

Confirm and review construction drawings. Engineer should bring concerns to EPC and/or Operations team in a timely fashion to mitigate any potential delays

Coordinate and communicate with other engineering groups, sales, marketing, and operations. Be an active participant in project meetings including handoff, release review, and design meetings as required with the necessary stakeholders

If made aware of long lead material, notify appropriate personnel

Create and verify the BoM (Bill of Materials). Coordinate with the SCADA team to ensure appropriate communication components are ordered. Coordinate with the Systems team to ensure appropriate communication components are ordered. Design is responsible for setting up Vault structure (folders, items, ECOs) and coordinating with Manufacturing Support

Review and verify the drawing packages prior to submittal and release

Ability to design electrical circuits for LV, MV, and DC applications ensuring compliance to common design standard

Review Powered Electrical components and drawings. Including Fire Alarm drawings and Panel Schedules

[AutoDesk] AutoCAD Electrical, Inventor, Vault and IFS

Work on the electrical/control systems defined in the construction documentation or product specifications for the following

Controllers, PLC, Woodward, HMIs, Switches, Industrial PCs, etc

House Power. Transformer, Panel Board, distribution and conduit, receptacles, lights and switches, HVAC, and switchgear heaters. Interface with switchgear controls, Engine block heaters, alternator strip heaters, Gas Train electrical needs, etc

DC Systems. Station Battery, Racks, consoles, chargers, DC panel Boards and distribution details

Special electrical/control needs such as Comms, gas leak detection, ventilation, fire detection and alarm interface to controls

Develop document set; including BOM, schematics, wire/conduit schedules, and other drawing details that will ensure the safe and efficient installation of this equipment

Identify and execute processes that reduce the overall cost to manufacture, install and operate our products

Ensure schedules and milestone dates are achieved in the ERP system. Provide feedback to Engineering Manager if issues arise

Prepare engineering drawings from sketches, verbal descriptions, specifications, and technical information

Available to work 40 hours and overtime when needed

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringControls DesignAutoCAD ElectricalUL StandardsNEC StandardsPLC ProgrammingHMI DesignAnalytical SkillsMS Office ProficiencyCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering required, electrical preferred

3+ years of related experience

Ability to read and interpret documents such as: construction drawings, construction specifications, single lines, product manuals, sequence of operations, control drawings, work instructions, written directions, and markups to electrical/control drawings

Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills with a desire for continuous improvement

Detail-oriented, accurate, and have a positive can-do attitude

Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including collaborating with other teams

Occasionally required to inspect products in-progress in manufacturing

Occasionally assist in moving materials and equipment that weigh ~40 lbs

Proficient with 2-D [AutoDesk] AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent software

Knowledgeable with UL, NEC, and NFPA 79 standards

Proficient with MS Office applications like Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage

Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan

Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days)

Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account

Wellness Incentive Programs

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Company

PowerSecure, Inc.

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers.

Founded in 1991

Wake Forest, North Carolina, USA

501-1000 employees