Description for Internal Candidates

　　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.

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　Design basic projects with guidance.

　　Read and interpret customer project specifications.

　　Order materials.

　　Create and transmit project drawings to manufacturing and customer.

　　Interface with sales, purchasing, customer (with assistance), shop, and service technicians.

　　Completed tasks are checked by more senior engineers.

　　Direct designers in completing wiring diagrams.

　　Available to answer technical questions from designers and engineers.

　　Create project related drawings and documents for manufacturing and customer.

　　Create documentation to support field service when required.

　　Troubleshoot electrical issues with equipment from production to installation with guidance.

　　Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, Safety Rules and Regulations, and vendor products.

　　Attend in house and outside training sessions.

　　Attend local professional associations.

　　Become proficient with 2+ Powell product offerings. Current and legacy.

　　Check completed tasks of other designers or engineers.

　　Create proposal drawings in support of sales and estimating.

　　Perform other related duties as assigned.

　　Provide technical assistance to sales, manufacturing, engineering, inspection, and field service on project issues.

　　Requirements

　　BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology or related area.

　　2-5 years of experience in an Engineering role.

　　Familiarity with 2+ non-Powell product lines.

　　Intermediate understanding of electrical design and circuitry.

　　Intermediate understanding of power system and relay applications as applied to products.

　　General knowledge of Low Voltage (LV) and Medium Voltage (MV) Switchgear, Motor Control Center (MCC), and other related Power Distribution Equipment.

　　Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written.

　　Able to interact on a regular basis with manufacturing and shop personnel.

　　Able to interact on a regular basis with service technicians.

　　Able to apply product knowledge and technical skills to solve intermediate application problems independently with minimum supervision.

　　Intermediate drafting/CAD skills.

　　Able to read, interpret, and modify; electrical symbols, characters, and drawings.

　　Able to apply industry codes and standards (ANSI, NEC, etc.) as applicable to his/her assigned projects.

　　Innovative to adapt existing Powell products and processes to non-standard applications based on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

　　Innovative to improve existing products and processes.

　　Able to travel to customer sites for project specific requirements.

　　Basic understanding of initial project reviews (i.e., acquired knowledge of specs that Powell should take exception to and specs that require special attention; able to accurately interpret customer specs, etc.).

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　　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.