Electrical Engineer

Doppelmayr USA Inc is currently seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer to work in our Salt Lake City, Utah office. The electrical engineer will be responsible for the development of electrical control system schematics & parts lists, and the specification of power distributions, electric motors, VFDs and related electrical components for various types of aerial ropeways. The ideal candidate will maintain a professional attitude while working with customers, authorities and international colleagues. A high degree of enthusiasm to work hard, long hours, and taking pride in one’s work will help make the ideal candidate successful.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures design and implementation of control circuits (24 VDC and 575VAC and below) are compliant with applicable codes and standards (i.e. ANSI B77.1, Z98, NEC, etc.)
• Provides support as needed to the Customer Service department with troubleshooting and resources
• Establishes and maintains communication channels with key personnel in other Doppelmayr offices to promote efficient design that is consistent with global standards.
• Ensures that the company and internal department quality objectives are met.
• Performs electrical project engineering activities for projects with increasing complexity, commensurate with experience.
• Other tasks as circumstances dictate.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Clear understanding of PLC and relay logic control system design principles and practices
• Clear understanding of AC and DC power, control circuitry, and electrical circuit diagrams and symbols
• Understanding of PLC and HMI software and hardware integration
• Understanding of safety PLC and standard PLC programming practices
• Proficiency in InterCAD, E-Plan, or equivalent CAD software
• Familiarity with power distribution systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 25% from January to September and potentially up to 100% from September through December during field commissioning season
• Ability to productively work at heights in mountainous environments during any season.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Familiarity with hydraulic system controls
• Ability to perform safety analysis of complex control circuits
• Familiarity with fiberoptic cabling
• Leadership and management skills

EDUCATION:

• Required
  • BSEE or alternative engineering discipline with proven competency in the electrical discipline through work experience
• Preferred
  • EIT Certification (passed FE Exam)
  • Manufacturer's Training in automation hardware and software
  • Manufacturer's Training in AC and DC drive systems

EXPERIENCE:

• 0-5 Years, preferably in control systems engineering

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS:

• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and be able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a sometimes high-pressure work environment.
• The Electrical Engineer will join the USA Electrical Engineering team and report directly to the team lead for project assignments
• This is a full time, in-office position