Vanderlande · 15 hours ago
Senior Electrical Project Engineer
Marietta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expVanderlande is a company specializing in Material Handling Systems, Warehouse Automation, and Parcel Sortation systems. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to support their North American Distribution Team, focusing on the design and commissioning of automated systems while ensuring compliance with customer specifications and regulations.
ComputerInformation TechnologyLogisticsTransportationWarehouse Automation
Responsibilities
Develop code compliant electrical systems that meet the customer specifications and regulations
Peer review designs created by other engineers to ensure compliance to customer specifications and regulations
Optimize the system functionality from as-sold to a working electrical design within the budget in consultation with other disciplines (Mechanical, Controls, Supply Chain, Installation, etc.)
Perform and review system and component level calculations to size components and equipment for the application (conductor sizing, voltage drop, motor starters, overcurrent and short circuit protection, control panels, control networks, etc.)
Engineering of project specials needed for non-standard design applications
Apply safety regulations
Specify the electrical equipment required for the complete electrical system that operates and controls both Vanderlande manufactured, and third party purchased items
Use software tools (AutoCAD Electrical, Word, Excel, etc.) to develop the electrical designs such as wiring diagrams, termination lists, Bill of Materials, etc
Document all engineering decisions through design plans, complete and clear installation files, and engineering instructions directed to a site supervisor and installation subcontractor
Travel to site as needed to conduct site surveys
Support the installation and commissioning both on site, and from the Marietta, GA office
Project document control using a rights based database system
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
Minimum of 8 years of related work experience (or Associate EE/ET with 12 years related experience)
Must be willing and able to travel domestically up to 25% with occasional international opportunities
Ability to think conceptually (overall system) and translate this into a detailed system design
Ability to work in an entrepreneurial organization where cooperating with others and being a team member is natural
Strong communicator, able to effectively understand and set expectations for deliverables
Able to handle time sensitive situations and quickly set the right priorities, while maintaining a firm grasp of the details
Willingness to learn
Proactive
Ability to work autonomously or in a team
Motivator and ability to work well with team members
Ability to quickly assess a situation and take appropriate action
Strong team mentality and willingness to accept responsibility for project completion (Ownership Culture)
Must have the ability to properly prioritize work/activities
Possess a strong ability to solve problems and research solutions
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills
Ability to drive process improvements
Experience in project management or leading teams
Ability/Experience using Project Planning & Deliverables Tracking tools
Ability to use AutoCAD Electrical or other drafting tools
Ability to use Autodesk Suite of tools, including Navisworks
Expert knowledge of electrical engineering theories and principles
Advanced knowledge/experience with NFPA 70
Preferred
Knowledge/experience with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards
Knowledge/experience with NFPA 70E
Knowledge/experience with NFPA 79
Knowledge/experience with UL 508A
Knowledge/experience with ISO 13849-1
Experience designing UL rated control cabinets, designing low voltage power distribution systems, experience working with and programming PLCs
Company
Vanderlande
Vanderlande is the global market leader for value-added logistic process automation at airports.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2017-03-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Gustavo Quero
NASC Operations Manager
Lisa Bellia
HR Business Partner Lead - Airport and Parcel Solutions, NA
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