Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Source, qualify, and onboard electrical, mechanical and other subcontractors for control system installations.
• Negotiate contracts, rates, and terms with subcontractors.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with company standards, project specifications, and safety regulations.
• Monitor and evaluate subcontractor performance, addressing issues proactively.
• Develop and manage procurement strategies for electrical components and installation services.
• Create purchase orders and manage resources to align with project schedules.
• Optimize procurement processes to reduce costs while maintaining quality.
• Work with subcontractors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of schedules.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and site supervisors to ensure smooth execution of electrical installations.
• Track project timelines, budgets, and resources, reviewing change order requests and providing recommendations for change orders to clients as needed.
• Facilitate clear communication between internal teams and external subcontractors.
• Provide guidance on electrical standards, codes, and best practices.
• Assist in troubleshooting installation challenges and recommending solutions.
• Stay informed on industry advancements and integrate new technologies or methods.

Leadership

• In charge of the technical and design execution of the project.
• May assign or delegate work to project personnel to specific phases or aspects of project such as technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans, and product testing. Be responsible for all delegated work and verify designs of all delegated work. Also track and be able to report to management personnel on the status of all workflows and who is where on work.
• Participates in detailed design as needed.
• Works with the customer on design details for the project, reports discrepancies to the project manager.
• Reviews all engineering and designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Ensures that the information, such as drawings, programs, HMI screens, documentation and bills of materials are accurate and complete before delivery to Project Manager or his designee for distribution to purchasing, production or customers.
• Establishes and maintains communications with customers and/or end users to ensure that system design is following system requirements.
• Responsible for following work orders and procedures as determined by the Quality Managements Systems standards for ISO 9001
• Reads a Scope of Work and compares it to quote so they can understand what was quoted vs. what was purchased. When major discrepancies are discovered, the PE should know to bring this to the attention of the PM.
• Directly and appropriately communicates with the customer, end user, project team, etc.
• Maintain project scope of work and watch out for project creep or doing work beyond the project scope that we should be getting paid to do.

Other Duties

• Exemplifies Kasa Values including Teamwork, Integrity, Relationships, Play, Improvement, Perseverance, Conscientiousness and Excellence.
• Demonstrates Kasa's Behavioral Norms including Be Present, Speak Your Truth, Attend to Safety & Be Open to Outcomes.
• Complies with all safety policies and procedures.
• Complies with all attendance standards and company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Attend all required contractor or customer meetings to represent Kasa and report on issues and concerns.

Training Required

Completes Industrial safety & lock out/tag out.

Completes company LEAN training and participates in Kaizen events as needed.

Understands Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements and how it applies to this position as determined

by ISO 9001 and to facilitate continuous improvement.

Completes Kasa Process Manual training

Completes UL508A Level 1 training.

Completes UL508A level 2 training

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from four-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two years controls engineer experience preferred.
• PLC hardware and programming experience preferred.
• Prior experience in the conveyor, material handling or related industries desired.
• Experience with GuardLogix or PanelView desired.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook required.
• High School diploma/GED required.

Additional Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in an electrical project management or project engineering role.
• Proven experience in electrical procurement, subcontractor management, or project coordination within the controls industry.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, schematics, and installation processes.
• Excellent negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and subcontractor relationships simultaneously.
• Proficiency with procurement software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with industry safety regulations and quality standards.
• The ability to travel to job sites up to 40% of the time or as needed to support projects.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Electrical Journeyman, Project Management Professional) are a plus.

Work Environment

This position operates in an office and job site setting. It routinely requires using standard office equipment, such as computer, phones, copiers, fax machines etc. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm, but are project work dependent. Occasional evenings and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Travel is required. Start-ups or job site setting hours will vary based on project and location. Field hours can vary from 10 to 20 hours per day in addition for the need to work weekends and 7 or more days in a row depending on specific start-up schedules on projects and customer demands, which can vary. Customer interaction is required. Frequently, startup situations become very stressful under deadlines to meet a customer's schedule or to overcome a situation where our customer may not be satisfied with progress or performance that is out of our control. Engineers are expected to handle these situations in a calm and helpful manner.

Physical Demands

Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to occasionally climb permanent and temporary stairs, climb ladders, negotiate work areas under construction, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally requires use of construction personnel hoists. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job regularly requires use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects in pocket, tools, or controls, sit, talk, hear, stand. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weight. Employee must be capable of using tools, and able to help install equipment and make adjustments/modifications to that equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works on-site at the construction worksite where the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in this work environment can be moderate to very loud.

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In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law."

Statement of Understanding

I understand the description of this job and the essential job functions stated above. I also understand that all duties are not described in full detail and that I will perform these duties as directed by my supervisor or management.

This job description may be amended or changed without advance notice.

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