Electrical Engineer (Chemical Manufacturing) - On-Board Companies

Position Details:
Position Type: Full Time as part of our nested site support team
Job Location: Richmond, VA (negotiable incentives for out-of-area candidates)
Benefits: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), 401(k), Life Insurance, PTO, Paid Holidays
Compensation: $60 - $85/hr, depending on qualifications

Overview/Summary:
This position is located at our Client's chemical manufacturing site in Richmond, VA. Work will be performed full timeon site.

Under general supervision, independently apply electrical and instrumentation knowledge base to generate issued for construction design packages. Makes decisions on engineering problems and methods and represents the organization in project meetings to resolve important questions with key engineers. Will be consulted with extensively by associates and others with a high degree of reliance placed on scientific interpretations and advice.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for design for electrical systems and components for chemical process facilities
• Responsible for study, design, specification, and services related to electrical systems including power generation, power systems performance and control, power distribution, cabling and wiring, lighting, motor control centers, communication systems, cathodic protection, grounding, lightning protection, heat tracing, etc.
• Assist in conducting Electrical reviews of all project packages prior to IFC to ensure that quality procedures were followed
• Review project design estimates and work scopes for new project
• Consulted on design, specification, selection, and services relating to instrumentation and control systems including basic process control systems, safety systems, control panels, analyzer systems, telecommunications, field instrumentation, valves, etc.
• Provides technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of applicable electrical design experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting
• PE license preferred
• Required working knowledge of the NEC and IBC Codes.
• Experience in 480 volt power distribution systems, lighting, schematic wiring diagrams, cable / raceway sizing, lightning protection and grounding required
• Experience in voltage drop calculations, wiring sizing and conduit fill calculations.
• Experienceutilizing vendor equipment specifications and reading vendor manuals
• Preferred experience in fire alarm system design and installation
• Preferred experience in P&I diagrams, loop sheets, logics, and control schematics
• Experience in working with and mentoring designers/team members
• Experience in communicating job packages/projects with construction and plant personal.
• Experience in developing scopes of work, task analysis, material list and project schedules

Physical Requirements:

• Work is located at a chemical plant and requires exposure to ambient temperature extremes
• Work may require using and wearing personal protective equipment such as fire-retardant clothing, hearing and eye protection, hard hat, and steel-toed boots
• Must be able to completenecessary field work in process areas around the plant site

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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