Sr. Electrical Project Engineer

Job Summary:

The Senior Electrical Engineer is a position within FORTNA’s Electrical Engineering team responsible for directing the design and documentation of electrical controls deliverables of FORTNA’s Material Handling Systems. The ideal candidate has significant experience and background in Electrical Engineering / design and is experienced and/or capable of providing leadership and direction to the Electrical Engineering project team during project implementation. Leadership tasks shall be aligned with FORTNA’s Integrated Design Methodology to ensure successful project implementation. This role requires design tasks direction utilizing standard design tools to provide high quality electrical designs in support of Clients’ needs.

  Responsibilities:

• Leading, directing, delivering, and supporting multiple projects through the detail design and implementation phase.
• Directing project teams and support resources during development of RFP/Supplier Selection, detailed electrical design packages, equipment procurement activities, installation drawing packages, and support of installation contractors, Project Manager, and Site Manager with installation efforts
• Providing input and influencing Description of Operation (DOO) & Functional Specification Documentation (FSD) to ensure documents align with Electrical Engineering implementation plans
• Contributing electrical drawings, BOMs, and design content that meet the project requirements and customer expectations.
• Identifying project meetings cadence and resource requirements:
• Developing Electrical Engineering work plan and resource requirements to ensure successful project milestone achievements
• Ensuring deliverables meets Drawing Quality Control (DQC) requirements:
• Electrical device layout package
• Control panel fabrication package
• Electrical installation package
• As Built documentation
• Leading electrical prototype efforts for complex solutions, including development of prototyping plan and communication of scope
• Conducting site visits to assist with installation and commissioning support activities
• Attending Client meetings as required
• Supporting development of lessons learned document
• Utilizing AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical for drawings
• Proactively seeking work to maintain project utilization
• Following current design practices for material handling systems
• Adhering to all FORTNA and department standards

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Conveyor control process experience (photoeyes, solenoids, variable frequency drive, line scanner, print and apply application)
• Knowledge of and ability to work with and manage multiple suppliers
• Ability to work effectively on a team and support high levels of performance
• Strong management and advanced collaboration and communication skills (written and verbal communication)
• Extensive experience working with MS Project and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience in standard design of relevant material handling equipment for position
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical for electrical design
• Ability to self-motivate
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally in support of our projects
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job

Education and Experience:

• Electrical Engineering Bachelors degree (or similar engineering program) from an accredited college with 7-10 years of relevant experience, or 2-year degree from an accredited college with 10+ years of relevant experience

Other Qualifications Desired:

• Experience managing Engineering projects requiring collaboration between multiple Engineering work streams
• Experience managing and directing Engineering support resources to achieve project milestones
• UL, NEC, NFPA, OSHA design requirements
• 480VAC motor control panel design experience
• Strong comprehension of Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet IP, network design and requirements

Physical Requirements:

•  Ability to walk, kneel, crouch and balance frequently. 
• Ability to climb, ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, etc., using feet, legs and/or hands and arms frequently. 
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 75lbs occasionally. 
• Ability to sit/stand frequently for long and/or intermittent periods of time. 
• Time spent between general office environment (with normal sitting, standing and minimal, nominal lifting) and active construction site visits.  
• Time spent on active job sites includes subject to noise, being in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical power and control systems, and high places. 
• Personal Protective Equipment required at active job sites. 

The base salary range for this role is $87,600 to $131,300.  This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance. This is a remote position.  Please review this posting for information on travel requirements.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.