Electrical Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering
paid time off, paid holidays, short term disability, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), profit sharing
United States, Colorado, Westminster
Jan 14, 2025
Description Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is: 100% employee-owned company with over 40 years of industry history A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant AN ENR top 500 firm at #170 We have an Electrical Engineer position available in Westminster, CO. This person will interact directly with customers and a team of Wunderlich-Malec engineers and drafters in identifying electrical requirements, developing specifications, 480 VAC system and MCC design, designing and overseeing panel fabrication and FATs, managing site electrical contractor, and testing installations. The engineer researches systems ideas and draws up plans for power and control at 480 VAC and below, including instrumentation and control devices. The engineer is responsible for reviewing and developing system specifications and drawing packages. The engineer conducts factory tests as needed. In addition, they provide support throughout the manufacturing and commissioning of the electrical and control systems they have designed including installation and wiring, check-out support, and commissioning/qualification. Ideally, the candidate is also interested and experienced with PLC or DCS programming, HMI/SCADA programming, network design, and/or IT/OT equipment. Major Responsibilities Responsible for 480 VAC designs and drawings including motor branch circuits, power distribution and transformation, MCC design and specification, and electrical equipment specification. Responsible for hazardous area design including Class I Div. 1 and Div. 2 code and design requirements. Instrument specification, wiring, troubleshooting, and calibration. Develops schematics detailing control system configuration and wiring, and design equipment panel layouts. This effort includes the ability to architect and specify control system designs and give work direction to technicians creating the drawings Knowledge of the NEC and associated national, state, and local code requirements Work at customer sites to perform the system checkout and start-up of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems Develop the final record system documentation and provide system training to the customer Individual will be working on electrical and control system integration projects for clients across multiple industries including life sciences Must have a diverse engineering skill set with the ability to work independently. Should be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously. May act as Technical Lead or Project Manager on smaller projects ranging from $50K to $250K. This includes but is not limited to: Develops and executes implementation plans for the project Assigns work to meet overall project deadlines Ensures that all project team members clearly understand the scope of W-M responsibilities Develops schedules for W-M and customer requirements Evaluate progress on projects and details changes Responsible for all purchasing and subcontractor requirements Responsible for the development of costs and proposal of change orders to contract scope Minimum Requirements Education A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent experience is required. Interest in progressing to a PE license is preferred. Experience Three to seven years' of experience with capabilities in below areas: Preparation of electrical, instrumentation, and PLC control panel specifications for purchase of materials and equipment and/or the solicitations of labor. Experience in design of electrical schematics, including power distribution 480VAC and under Experience in the installation, checkout, and commissioning of electrical, instruments, and control systems Knowledge of the NEC and associated national, state and local code requirements; includes hazardous area requirements Familiar with construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements Familiar with construction and installation standards and specifications for use by electrical contractors Document and organize projects according to established procedures using various tools including computer software such as CAD, Excel, and Visual Manufacturing Review of fabricator and external design drawings, documentation and fabrication sequence Provide cost estimates for electrical controls according to established guidelines Monitor status and ensure delivery of project deliverables within budgeted cost and schedule Experience in industries such as Life Sciences, Building Automation, Food and Beverage, Oil & Gas and Mining Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills needed. Ability to communicate and work with both team members, subcontractors and clients Experience with PLC programming is preferred Experience with AutoCAD is desired Professional references, preferably one from each of the following: a subordinate, a peer, and a manager Ability to travel up to 35% Physical Demands of Position Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, ability to mount/dismount equipment, pushing and pulling. Working Environment Standard office environment, on-site office environment, diverse industrial environments, frequent use of personal computer, facsimile/copy machines, phones. Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance. Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits:* Medical * Dental * Vision * Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D * Long Term Disability * Voluntary Short Term Disability * Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts * Health Savings Account * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Tuition Reimbursement * Referral Bonus Program * 401(k)/Profit Sharing * 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) * Employee Assistance Program * Will Preparation Resources * Worldwide Travel Assistance The expected salary range is $90,000 - $105,000 per year depending on qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program. Applications are being accepted through January 20, 2025. #LI-DW1 #LI-Hybrid Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)