Tri-City Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with Industrial Power System project experience for an immediate opening in Davenport, Iowa. The Industrial Power Systems Electrical Engineer is responsible for developing, designing, and executing industrial projects from proposal through commissioning. The Industrial Power Systems Electrical Engineer will provide technical support to our Industrial and Power Testing Solutions divisions and will report to the Vice President, Engineered Solutions.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Electrical equipment specification
- Power distribution system design and layout
- Power system control/automation design
- Protective device settings and coordination
- Project management
- Installation supervision and commissioning
Qualified candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with at least ten years of related experience in electrical design of industrial electrical power systems. Candidates should have experience with the following:
- Specification of low-voltage (<1000V) and medium-voltage (up to 35kV) switchgear and associated controls systems
- SKM Power Tools for Windows or EasyPower Software for short-circuit, load flow, coordination and arc flash hazard analysis
- Specification and programming of protective devices, including trip units and protective relays
- AutoDesk AutoCAD and/or Revit for development of electrical schematics and installation plans
Qualified candidates should also have a thorough knowledge of NEC as applied to industrial electrical design, strong communication skills both orally and in writing, business acumen, strong attention to detail and safety, and be able to represent the company with professionalism and integrity.
Preferred candidates will also have experience with switchgear automation and SCADA/DCS interfaces, and be a registered Professional Engineer (preferably in Iowa or Illinois) with the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) for application for reciprocity licenses in additional states and/or territories as needed. Tri-City Electric Co. will reimburse the candidate for all required professional fees and continuing education requirements required to maintain the candidate’s professional license.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and applicants will need to supply their own steel/composite-toed shoes. Tri-City Group is an equal-opportunity employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with at least ten years related experience in industrial electrical power systems
- Specification of low-voltage (<1000V) and medium-voltage (up to 35kV) switchgear and associated control systems
- Experience using SKM Power Tools for Windows or EasyPower for short-circuit, load flow, coordination and arc flash hazard analysis
- Specification and programming of protective devices, including trip units and protective relays
- Experience with AutoDesk AutoCAD and/or Revit for development of electrical schematics and installation plans
- Thorough knowledge of the NEC as applied to industrial electrical design
- Strong oral and written communication skills, business acumen, attention to detail and safety, and ability to represent the company professionally
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen
- Ability to supply own steel/composite-toed shoes for site work
- Experience with switchgear automation and SCADA/DCS interfaces
- Registered Professional Engineer (preferably in Iowa or Illinois) with NCEES record or eligibility for reciprocity
What We Do
Tri City Group of Companies is a privately owned group of mortgage trusts and land development companies based in Canada. With over 60 years of experience, they employ a capital-preservation investment philosophy to provide alternative investment products with higher yields and custom lending solutions for residential and commercial borrowers, focusing on preserving and growing capital through private mortgage lending and real estate development.
