Electrical Controls Engineer I
Fives Lund LLC is actively seeking a full-time Electrical Controls Engineer I to join their team in Seattle, Washington. This role focuses on researching, developing, designing, and overseeing the implementation of custom-engineered solutions for advanced industrial equipment across various technical industries.
Responsibilities
- Designs and integrates electrical systems for industrial automation
- Uses AutoCAD to produce well laid-out and referenced electrical schematics
- Layouts power cabinets, selects components and size conductors for feeder and branch circuits
- Implements proper design practices per NEC requirements and regulations
- Implements organized filing systems for design drawings (project templates, standard title blocks, drawing lists, bills of material, etc.)
- Oversees and supervises the installation of electrical systems
- Interfaces with mechanical engineers, purchasing agents, electricians and assembly technicians to implement and improve system design and performance
- Works with engineering managers and the finance department to create and manage project schedules and bid proposals
- Develops supplier scope of work (SSOW) documents for electrical contractors as needed
- Troubleshoots and debugs industrial automation systems
- Provides project management/leadership as needed
- Interfaces with customers at project sites during commissioning, acceptance testing, delivery and support
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
- Ability to proactively anticipate potential problems and propose solutions
- Ability to analyze complicated systems
- Experience with servo systems, VFDs, Ethernet networks, PLC and HMI programming
- Experience with 480VAC, 120VAC and 3-phase and 24VDC voltage power distribution and layouts
- Understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to take initiative
- 1-3yrs Engineering Experience preferred
- AutoCAD Electrical experience a plus
Benefits
- Fully Employer-paid High Deductible Health Plan for employees and their dependents
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contributions ($500-$1,000 per year)
- Low-cost Dental, Vision & PPO Medical Plan options
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Holidays (10 days per year)
- Paid Time Off (Starting at 15 days per year)
- Employer-paid Life, AD&D and Disability Plans (including 6-8 weeks of short-term disability for birthing mothers)
- Paid Parental Leave (3 weeks for adoptive or non-birthing parents)
- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Theft & Supplemental Life/Disability Plans
- Employee-funded Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Flexibility and work-life balance (including hybrid eligibility - 3 days in office, 2 non-consecutive days from home)
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