Electrical Project Engineer

  • Carlisle
  • Carlisle Construction Materials
The Electrical Project Engineer will be primarily responsible for the implementation and installation of capital equipment and facilities to include ownership of all phases of a project from initiation and planning through installation, commissioning, and closeout. This position will provide engineering expertise to assist plant-level Maintenance, Production/Operations, EH&S, and management personnel in identifying and solving technical process issues. Technical assistance will require understanding of plant power distribution systems and process/machinery control systems. A practical level of understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles are to be applied to assigned project work. <br> <br>Duties and Responsibilities: <br> <br>* Capital project management that includes scope development, funding requests, budget tracking, schedule tracking and project execution. <br>* Coordinate day-to-day activities of contractors and plant maintenance personnel during project execution. <br>* Troubleshoot and resolve issues with existing process equipment and control systems. <br>* Provide training and technical assistance to plant-level Maintenance, Production/Operations, EH&S, and management personnel to ensure all project goals are successfully attained. <br>* Design using the latest hardware and software components, design machine control systems to maximize equipment productivity and assure all code requirements and safety standards are strictly met. <br> <br>* Travel to Carlisle Construction Materials facilities outside of home base office, in support of project planning, equipment installation, startup, and training. <br> <br>Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: <br> <br>Essential Full Performance Knowledge: <br> <br>* Project Management Fundamentals <br>* Proficient in Rockwell Automation software and Allen-Bradley hardware. <br>* Proficient in general industrial controls, manufacturing processes. <br>* Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) <br>* Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) <br>* Industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus) <br>* Understanding of open/closed control loops (PIDs) <br>* Understanding of electrical wiring principles based on the National Electric Code (NEC) <br>* Data Historian development <br>* Understanding of low-voltage power distribution <br>* Software/Data communication protocols (OPC-UA/OPC-DA) <br>* Understanding of AutoCAD Electrical <br>* Ability to stay abreast of new development in controls/technology <br> <br>Education and Experience: <br> <br>* BS degree in Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, Controls, Electrical Engineering or related discipline <br>* Minimum of five years industrial/manufacturing experience in a controls engineering capacity. <br>* Project Engineering experience preferred. <br> <br>Working Conditions: <br> <br>The basic work environment is within a manufacturing facility with an average of 30% travel expected. <br> <br>Work Environment: <br> <br>* 80% office - project development, monthly reports, projects updates, team meetings/calls <br>* 20% travel - project support, equipment installation, commissioning, startups, vendor visits <br> <br>Time Worked: <br> <br>* Hours Worked: Normally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | 40 hours/week; Situations will require additional hours worked per day and /or alternate shifts worked (equipment breakdowns, process issues/troubleshooting, equipment commissioning/startups, etc.). <br> <br>Days of Week Worked: Monday through Friday; Saturday/Sunday work to support production needs occurs occasionally<br> <br>Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmJnZW5lcmljLjc1MjIzLjEyNTI0QGNhcmxpc2xlY2l0Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">