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PowerSecure, Inc. · 6 hours ago

Controls Design Engineer

Durham, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

PowerSecure, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers. The Controls Design Engineer II is responsible for the electrical and controls design of product improvements and ensuring compliance with engineering standards for manufactured products, while collaborating with various teams to support project execution.

ElectronicsEnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturing

Responsibilities

Confirm and review construction drawings and 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 drawing packages prior to submittal and release

Design electrical circuits for LV, MV, and DC applications ensuring compliance with common design standard

Review powered electrical components and drawings, including fire alarm drawings and panel schedules

Utilize [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 via the Master Production Schedule

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

Qualification

Electrical designAutoCAD ElectricalULNEC standardsEngineering DegreeAnalytical skillsMS Office proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Engineering Degree required

2-5+ years of related experience

Ability to read and interpret documents such as: construction drawings, single lines, product manuals, 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 and accurate and 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

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

Proficient with MS Office applications

Preferred

Knowledgeable of UL, NEC, and NFPA 79 standards

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