Electrical Engineer - Protection and Control

Grid modernization programs are replacing aging lines and adding smart meters. Public utility commissions regulate rates and service standards. Storm duty is mandatory, and overtime during outages can run for weeks.

Role overview:

We are replacing a colleague who is moving away. The Electrical Engineer - Protection and Control will own electrical design for new production lines and upgrades at our Reading facility. On site, Reading.

Main duties:

• Test prototypes using oscilloscopes, power analyzers and logic analyzers.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems on the plant floor with maintenance techs.
• Create schematics and PCB layouts in Altium or OrCAD.
• Review submittals and answer contractor RFIs.
• Write specifications and design narratives.
• Develop one-line diagrams, panel schedules and riser diagrams.

Required qualifications:

• 3-5 years of electrical design experience.
• Comfortable in the field, including plants, substations and job sites with PPE.
• Able to read and mark up drawings from other disciplines.
• EIT required; PE in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain within 12 months for consulting roles.
• Experience with power system study software such as SKM, ETAP or EasyPower.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong problem solving and documentation habits.

Preferred:

• Hardware design for UL or CE certification.
• Rockwell or Siemens PLC programming.

Pay: $113,000 - $148,000 a year

What you get:

• Health insurance.
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 5%.
• Paid holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Applications are reviewed as they come in.

This position requires a background check.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Westbury Power.