The Role
Entry-level Project Design Engineer supporting mobile projects: design and model components using AutoCAD and SolidWorks, create drawings, parts lists, and prototypes, provide technical support to manufacturing and field installation, conduct research and design proposals, and develop into lead on multiple projects under Chief Engineer oversight.
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Job Summary:
The Project Design Engineer I will work closely with the Chief Engineer and Project Management Engineer as well as collaborate with the other Project Design Engineers in the engineering team to execute mobile projects. This position is an entry-level Project Design Engineer role and requires familiarization with electrical design, machine design, thermal dynamics, and structural analysis. This role will work closely with the Chief Engineer, the Project Management Engineer, and the team of more experienced Project Design Engineers in the group.
Essential Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Thank you for your interest in Southern States LLC. At this time, we are only considering candidates who are authorized to work in the United States and who will not require sponsorship now or in the future. We appreciate your understanding and wish you success in your job search.
The Project Design Engineer I will work closely with the Chief Engineer and Project Management Engineer as well as collaborate with the other Project Design Engineers in the engineering team to execute mobile projects. This position is an entry-level Project Design Engineer role and requires familiarization with electrical design, machine design, thermal dynamics, and structural analysis. This role will work closely with the Chief Engineer, the Project Management Engineer, and the team of more experienced Project Design Engineers in the group.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Executes mobile projects as either assistant or lead Project Design Engineer with oversight and assistance from Chief Engineer and other, more experienced Product Design Engineers.
- Develops into lead Project Design Engineer for multiple mobile projects (up to $5M annual load).:
- Authority to review and approve internal assembly, component, and fabrication drawings for purchase or fabrication up to $500.
- Design, draft, and model using AutoCAD and Solidworks for existing and new projects.
- Conduct research and create design proposals for projects.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing and field installation under the supervision of the Chief Engineer.
- Create concepts, performance, and production criteria.
- Produce firsthand drawings and specifications.
- Create parts lists.
- Make samples of working models for demonstration.
- Improve usability of new and existing projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
- Experience: 2 years of related work experience (would consider Southern States Co-Op experience).
- Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD/SolidWorks.
- Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience: 4 years of related work experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in an FEA computer program.
Thank you for your interest in Southern States LLC. At this time, we are only considering candidates who are authorized to work in the United States and who will not require sponsorship now or in the future. We appreciate your understanding and wish you success in your job search.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
- 2 years of related work experience (Southern States Co-Op experience considered)
- Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks
- Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude
- Familiarity with electrical design, machine design, thermal dynamics, and structural analysis
- Demonstrated proficiency in an FEA computer program
- 4 years of related work experience
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The Company
What We Do
Southern States, LLC is the world's largest manufacturer of high-voltage disconnect switches and a provider of essential products and services to electric utilities in the U.S. and Canada. The company specializes in high-voltage switching solutions and grid-resiliency technology designed to transfer bulk power, balance loads, and protect critical power infrastructure assets from damaging overcurrents, supporting the electric power grid for over a century.
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