Interest Category: Engineering
Hourly/Salary:     Salary
City:     Chicago
State:     Illinois
Country:     UNITED STATES
Shift:     Days

Job Description:    
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

CANDIDATES MUST BE FLEXIBLE WITH REGARD TO RELOCATION AND UNDERSTAND THAT THE LOCATION OF WORK IS SUBJECTIVE TO MANUFACTURING NEEDS.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES EXTENSIVE TRAVEL.


As our Electro/Mechanical Project Engineer you will be tasked with many challenging opportunities that will contribute to the overall growth of the business. As a member of the Construction Department reporting to the Project Manager, you will work on Capital Projects including new installations and modifications and you will also be responsible for all Mechanical and Electrical equipment components and systems. In order to be effective in this role you will need to be equally capable of performing detailed engineering work in both disciplines. You should be capable of working independently and demonstrate the potential to manage medium to large capital projects in the future.

IMPORTANT NOTE
This is a very “Hands On” position. To be considered, the candidate will need to Demonstrate the ability to perform each and every one of the below tasks on his / her own with the potential to supervise other engineers, consultants, or vendors performing the same tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Design Engineering:
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Supervise mechanical design including plant layout, equipment arrangement, piping and instrumentation, and plant utilities;
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Supervise structural design including buildings, foundations and slabs, access platforms, equipment and crane support structures;
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Supervise power distribution system design including electrical equipment layout, single line diagrams, and wiring schedules;
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Supervise automation system design including programming and operator interface (HMI);
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Satisfy permit requirements including local building codes and FM;

Equipment Purchase:
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Develop specifications and purchase mechanical equipment and systems including process equipment, material handling equipment, complex machinery, fluid systems (hydraulic, pneumatic, and high pressure water), material conveyance systems, dust collection systems, storage silos, tanks, pumps, and valves;
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Purchase electrical power distribution equipment including transformers, switchgear, disconnects, and motor control centers;
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Purchase automation components including hardware (PLC Cabinets, Power Supply, Processors, I/O Modules, Communication Modules, Safety PLC, etc.) and software (Programming and MMI Platforms and Licenses), and field instrumentation.
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Lead project design review meetings;
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Ensure coordination between vendors;
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Monitor and Expedite all mechanical and electrical equipment deliveries;
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Process Invoices and Change Orders

Construction and Startup:
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Prepare Scope of Work for mechanical and electrical installation;
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Bid and award contracts;
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Supervise electrical power distribution and control equipment installation;
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Supervise the installation of buildings and structures, mechanical equipment, and mechanical systems;
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Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality;
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Supervise mechanical and electrical system checkout, equipment startup, and turnover to plant;

QUALIFICATIONS :

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Knowledge of Mechanical Building Codes and OSHA standards (preferred).
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Knowledge of Equipment and Machine Design Standards and Specifications including AWS, ANSI, ASTM (preferred).
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Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC).
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Knowledge of applicable OSHA standards (preferred).
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Knowledge of database systems for process control applications (preferred).
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Installation and programming knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC systems including PLC-5 processors, ControlLogix processors, RS Logix Software and Wonderware HMI software.
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Demonstrated advanced skills with the standard features of personal computers including word processing and spreadsheets (Microsoft Word and Excel, Project, Power Point, Outlook, and Internet Explorer).
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Developed a familiarity with and ability to work in Autocad drawing software including the ability to view and print drawings and make changes. Advanced drawing skills are preferred.
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Well organized, with the ability to multi-task.
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Must be able to lead and be a part of cross functional teams.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE :
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BS Degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)
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4 or more years experience in an industrial manufacturing environment (sheeted process systems such as paper, steel, gypsum is preferred).
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Project Management Experience; Demonstrated Successful Execution including design and specification, purchase, installation, and startup of mechanical equipment.
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Experience with complex machinery and mechanical equipment.
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Experience with Utility and Process Piping Systems including pumps, valves, fittings and in line components, and pipe support systems.
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Experience with mechanical systems including Hydraulics, Pneumatics, High Pressure Water, Compressed Air, and Natural Gas.
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Experience in troubleshooting electrical control systems on continuous production lines including programmable logic control (PLC) and variable frequency drive systems (VFD).
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Experience working with process control system instrumentation - digital and analog.
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Experience with computer network system installation and troubleshooting (preferred).