Electrical Engineer at Powell Industries

Powell's Electrical Division is currently hiring an Electrical Engineer to join the team! We are located in Jacintoport- Houston, TX and are hiring immediately! To develop custom engineered solutions using non-standard applications of Powell standard products to safely and economically meet customer specifications.

Posted position does not provide visa sponsorship or relocation.

Job Description

• To create standard products with reference of using customer specifications to design Powell standard products.
• Design Power Control Rooms using Electrical Standards.
• Read and interpret customer job specifications.
• Order materials.
• Create drawings.
• Transmit drawings to shop and customer.
• Interface with sales, customer (with supervisor) and shop.
• Completed task are check by more senior engineers.

Job Requirements

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology or related area.
• Minimum 0-3 years of experience in an Engineering role.
• Ability to interact on a regular basis with shop personnel.
• Able to apply product knowledge and technical skills to solve simple application problems independently with minimum supervision.
• Basic computer skills using Oracle, Word, Excel.
• Ability to order material electronically.
• Advanced drafting/CAD skills, AutoCad preferred
• Proficient with electrical design and circuitry.
• Able to read and interpret electrical symbols, characters, and modify drawings.
• Able to apply (told by others what it means and which code) NEC, ANSI, and Other as it applies to the day to day activity.
• Basic understanding of power system and relay applications as applied to products.
• Ability to apply industry standards as applicable to job and product.
• Innovative to improve existing products.
• Able to design one product in the most economical way while achieving quality.
• Attend in house and outside training sessions.
• Attend local professional associations.
• Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations, and vendor products.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Working & Environmental Conditions

• The employee typically performs duties in a normal office environment. There will be some work in a shop environment and exposure to the elements of our shop. Additionally there may be some work performed in the field with exposure to construction sites or active customer facilities.
• It is the policy of Powell Industries to promote safe working conditions for ALL employees, to make available where necessary special equipment to protect employees against specific hazards, to reduce accidents through prevention programs and to establish rules that are designed for the safety of all. It is the responsibility of each employee to adhere to this policy, as well as to observe all safety practices and exercise every precaution for the safety of accidents.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, carry or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; talk or hear; walk; sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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About Us

In our 70+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated and assembled to customer specifications!

Powered by Innovation - Powell's culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story, and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all of our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability

If you need an accommodation in the hiring process, you may contact 713.378.2685. Application status inquiries will not be accepted in this manner.