Project Engineer III

Description

We understand some people want a sense of purpose. A place where you feel you’re helping the environment and community you live in. For others, it’s the environment that excites them. A place where you enjoy working and can grow professionally. At Tesco Controls, we believe you can have it all, and we demonstrate that daily!

Our total rewards package includes career advancement and training opportunities as well as our medical/dental/vision coverage for your health and well-being. Our Flexible Spending Account, company paid Life Insurance and 401(k) with company match recognize the desire for financial security. Our wellness program and perks like company sponsored events, vacation & holiday pay, employee recognition and appreciation events, create a sense of community and support our mental health.

Tesco Controls’ core business is designing and building process control systems and power solutions for municipalities and industrial clients to keep critical infrastructure operating efficiently. As a full-service Systems Integrator and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), we design, engineer, manufacture, program, and integrate electrical, power, and process control systems for water/wastewater, transportation, power, and renewable energy facilities. We help clients optimize operations, increase overall efficiency, and reduce operating costs. We employ experts in every control discipline. TESCO’s unique ability to manufacture custom solutions and design and commission equipment, power and control systems provides clients with well-designed systems that work as intended.

Job Summary:

The candidate shall be responsible for supporting/ leading the development, design, and execution of the Engineering scope of the projects. Typical engineering scope includes selecting process instrumentation, designing control panel layouts, creating wiring drawings, designing power distribution and I/O schematics, developing of Bill of Materials, project documentation, and creating detailed designs for Motor Control Centers (MCC), Panelboard, Switchboard, Switchgear, PLC Control Panels, Network & Communications Panels.

Typical engineering responsibilities include reviewing customer specifications and plans, understanding the project scope, and reviewing the project budget, and schedule. The candidate shall be responsible for timely Engineering deliverables meeting the budget and quality expectations. The candidate shall work collaboratively across different functions such as Project Management, Production, Purchasing, and other Tesco departments.

Essential Functions:

• Design complex electrical, controls, and communication equipment and systems to provide automation for water/wastewater industry projects
• Interpret customer specifications and plans and translate them into a defined engineering scope and deliverables.
• Complete all phases of the engineering process to ensure accurate and timely completion of manufacturing drawings.
• Develop detailed engineering documentation including single-line and three-line diagrams, panel elevations, general arrangements, and wiring schematics.
• Lead and mentor engineering and designer teams to convert engineering concepts into working schematics.
• Responsible for Engineering schedule, including the on-time release of equipment specifications, bills of materials, and customer documentation.
• Support the Project Manager to address technical concerns with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide engineering expertise/support during estimation, sales, manufacturing, testing, installation, commissioning, and operations.
• Provide technical direction, serve as a point of contact or business liaison, prepare briefings for senior management and assist in problem resolution specific to the program/project.
• Review Tesco’s design tools, procedures, and processes and ensure engineering deliverables are compliant to design standards.

Requirements

Demonstrated Skills:

• Ability to read and understand schematics
• Attend formal training programs related to the field to help develop new skills or improve existing skills.
• Ability to understand and design all aspects of electrical components, equipment, and machinery.
• Understanding of manufacturing workflow, including planning activities.
• Self-motivated, ability to work autonomously and manage workloads to meet assigned deadlines.

Education and Knowledge:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering design principles and methodologies.
• Working and current knowledge of codes and industry standards.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access) and Adobe Acrobat.
• knowledge of AutoCAD/ AutoCAD Electrical.

Experience:

• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in electrical and controls design
• At least 10 years of experience in designing and analyzing automation systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Experience in a regulated industry is preferred

Tesco Controls is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. TESCO provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.(Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)