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Within the limits of established objectives, policies, budgets and project requirements, the Senior Engineer shall assume responsibility and take commensurate authority, as delegated by the Manager of Engineering, for the performance of the following activities:

• Specify and design electrical systems and components for ethanol facilities and related installations, and coordinate the efforts of electrical engineering performed by 3rd Party engineering consultants.

• The work shall include: Specification of medium voltage and low voltage components and systems, development of installation drawings for the electrical systems, development of relay settings, development and coordination of the project electrical systems, assisting with the development of the general arrangement and underground conduit system drawings, development of other documentation to allow the installation of the electrical system, review of startup and commissioning procedures for the electrical switchgear, oversight of 3rd Party engineering consultants performing detailed engineering work, and acting as the technical liaison with vendors, suppliers, engineering staff, and clients.

• Other duties include: Participating in projects to update or modify existing facilities, including recommending new electrical systems, identifying bottlenecks or other issues regarding the electrical system, assisting the operating staff with troubleshooting of existing or new switchgear, motors and variable frequency drives, documenting changes to the electrical system to assist the operating staff, and coordination of design and installation work at existing facilities with other engineering disciplines and the operating staff.

• Coordinates power requirements with local utilities and assists Project and Construction Managers with identifying the appropriate requirements and equipment for new or upgraded utility services.

• Writes and maintains master electrical design criteria, electrical equipment procurement specifications, and electrical installation specifications.

• Writes and maintains the electrical scope of work documents for 3rd Party engineering firms and to define the engineering work products for clients and Project Managers.

Qualifications

• A BSEE or equivalent degree is required, and a minimum of five (5) years of progressive design experience in a related industry. Possession of or completion within one (1) employment year of the PE exam is required. Must be able to organize work to meet deadlines. Good oral communication skills required.

• Must be able to interpret and apply the National Electric Code. Experience with computer applications including Microsoft Office and AutoCAD is required.

• Engineer shall obtain additional, state-specific professional engineering licenses as required to support the KLE business plan.

• Experience in Controls and Instrumentation in a plant environment desired.

• Salary: $50,000-70,000+
• Benefits: Great benefits!
• Location: Sioux Falls, SD
• Qualifications: BSEE required
• Contact: Craig Libis
• Contact phone: 605.428.6150
• Contact email: craig@ercjobs.com