Electrical Controls Engineer

Full Time Kansas City, MO, USA Position Summary Provides electrical engineering decision-making skills for customer projects. This includes collaborating with electrical engineers, draftsman, sub-contractors and other necessary engineering personnel in order to provide a complete turnkey conveyor control system consistent with customer requirements. Works closely with assigned peers and subordinates, the Project Manager, Mechanical Project Engineer, Field Superintendent, and Subcontractors. Duties & Responsibilities Collect and assimilate customer design requirements, needs, and specifications for functionality. Develop a detailed design of a control system to meet customer requirements. Follow directives of Lead Electrical Project Engineer. Develop hardware and software drawings, plans, code, and operational configuration data. Purchase material as needed for shop fabrication, panel fabrication, and field installation. Supervise/review sub-contractor work of control system design and field wiring installation. Assist in the development of a detailed project schedule for the portion of the electrical system of a project. Work closely with Mechanical Engineering to assure Electrical/Mechanical system compatibility. Travel to the job site for coordination meetings, planning, installation support, debug, start-up, and standby. May include working off-shifts, weekends and holidays to support the project schedule. Support shop operations / assist with equipment operation and repair as needed. Assure that all drawings, software and job project files are maintained and archived at job completion. Support company management goals and objectives. Conform to all ISO requirements and R&M documentation requirements. Support continuous improvement in company operations and processes (engineering, shop, and field.) Demonstrate the ability to work professionally as a team player and willingness to assist others. Regular and predictable attendance. 50% travel. Travel may last for extended time periods. Perform other duties and projects as assigned or that become necessary to fulfill the company’s responsibilities and needs with respect to its business. Qualification Requirements A technical BS degree. Must have strong technical comprehension skills to read, analyze and communicate requirements from specifications, drawings, and other design input information. Working knowledge of AutoCAD, PLC control software and related equipment. Must be capable of working independently. Must be willing to comply with customer’s site safety requirements and be comfortable working in an industrial plant environment. Good management and communication skills working with other departments, customers or their representatives. Must have the ability to direct the efforts of others, willingness to follow directions. Good communication skills working with and directing the activities of others. Strong organizational skills to keep project files current. Must be able to pass customs requirements for international travel. Must have a valid State-issued driver’s license, be able to pass jobsite specific drug test, have or be able to obtain a valid U.S. Passport and be available to work off-hours.