Electrical Designer - Alphanumeric Systems Inc.

• Contribute to proposals based on expressed customer needs.
• Responsible for assisting project leads in the electrical design process of the project.
• Utilize SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL) to design the electrical power distribution network as a database. Successfully develop single-line diagrams, panelboard schedules, electrical loads lists, motors lists, feeder schematics, master cable schedules, master terminations schedules, and other electrical documents best suited for extraction from a database type tool like SPEL under the supervision of the project lead. Experience with similar database driven software will also be considered.
• Use SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) to design the instrument database and signals network. Successfully develop wiring diagrams, control schematics, cable schedules, termination schedules, instrument schedules, instrument data sheets, hook-up drawings, and other electrical documents best suited for extraction from a database type tool like SPI. Experience with similar database driven software will also be considered.
• Utilize SmartPlant 3D (S3D) to design the electrical power distribution system under the supervision of the project lead to successfully develop power system plans, lighting plans, electrical room layouts, elevation drawings, conduit/cable tray arrangements, hazardous area classifications, and other electrical documents best suited for extraction from a database/3D type tool like S3D. Experience with similar database driven 3D software will also be considered.
• Assist project leads in performing calculations, sizing of equipment (i.e.: breakers, overload devices, etc.), sizing of cables/conduits/equipment spacing, illumination level calculations, maintaining bill of materials, and other design duties required by complexity of project.
• Prepare specifications primarily for electrical wiring equipment (i.e.: cables, conduit/fitting/trays, termination boxes, lighting, etc.) and select qualified vendors. Interface with purchasing and vendors in the modification and approval of component parts and assemblies.
• Perform other such duties as may be required.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures reporting all unsafe activities to Management and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
• Possess current, working knowledge of electrical design for industrial facilities; power plant experience is a plus.
• Interpret and design per code requirements from the authority having jurisdiction over a project's electrical installation. Will need to be able to investigate, understand, and interpret when necessary the applicable electrical code for a project (NEC/NFPA 70, CEC, IEC, etc.).
• Work closely with the electrical team in implementing smart-tool standards, policies, and procedures.
• Develop schedules, coordinate and manage the design for projects of all sizes with minimal supervision from the project lead.
• Communicate with clients regarding project status and be capable of addressing questions within the designer's scope.
• Establish corrective actions to reduce nonconformance and improve quality.
• Meet schedule requirements for project engineering deliverables.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing and commissioning of equipment.
• Protect Company confidential information by not communicating, disclosing, or using for benefit of third parties and maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times.
• Lead junior engineers and interns and support their development.
• Travel - 5%.

• Bachelor Degree (BA) in Electrical Engineering required or similar field. Minimum Three (3) years of technical and/or practical experience in industrial facility power distribution design (up to 600VAC and 220VDC). Individuals with inclination towards computer programming languages is highly encouraged.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, thermodynamics and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Computer Skills: Fluent in MS Office applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, Acrobat Writer, Excel, etc.).  Knowledge of database, project management, graphics, technical diagrams, flow charts, etc.

• SmartPlant Electrical: Expertise of the software is a plus. Significant expertise in registered report creation/modification, symbol creation, filters creation, rules creation, reference data creation, batch mode operations, data maintenance, and overall effective utilization of tool.
• SmartPlant Instrumentation: Past experience of the software is a plus.  
• SmartSketch: Past experience/expertise with the tool is a plus.
• SmartPlant 3D: Minimum 2 years, or significant expertise in creation of electrical tray/conduit specifications, designing of trays/conduits, creation of tray/conduit drawings, and extraction of bills of materials from tool. All related to the electrical module of S3D. Experience with Revit 3d or another comparable 3D electrical design tool will be considered as well.
• Lighting Software (i.e: DIALux, Visual, etc.): Familiarity with lighting calculation software and the capability to perform analyses and interpret the results against code requirements.

Alphanumeric is a dynamic company born of a diverse mindset and held to a distinctly high standard. You may know us as a tech and communications firm established in 1979, but we also lead life science and healthcare organizations toward a more efficient future across the globe, bringing patients and providers together to build personalized relationships that fit their needs.But at our core, we are a family with a shared and passionate dedication to our customers. We treat our candidates as amazing (because they are!)Apply today to join our family and Make Your Mark!