Electrical Controls Engineer I

Fives Lund LLC is actively seeking a full-time Electrical Controls Engineer I to join their team in Seattle, Washington. This role focuses on researching, developing, designing, and overseeing the implementation of custom-engineered solutions for advanced industrial equipment across various technical industries.

Responsibilities

• Designs and integrates electrical systems for industrial automation
• Uses AutoCAD to produce well laid-out and referenced electrical schematics
• Layouts power cabinets, selects components and size conductors for feeder and branch circuits
• Implements proper design practices per NEC requirements and regulations
• Implements organized filing systems for design drawings (project templates, standard title blocks, drawing lists, bills of material, etc.)
• Oversees and supervises the installation of electrical systems
• Interfaces with mechanical engineers, purchasing agents, electricians and assembly technicians to implement and improve system design and performance
• Works with engineering managers and the finance department to create and manage project schedules and bid proposals
• Develops supplier scope of work (SSOW) documents for electrical contractors as needed
• Troubleshoots and debugs industrial automation systems
• Provides project management/leadership as needed
• Interfaces with customers at project sites during commissioning, acceptance testing, delivery and support

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
• Ability to proactively anticipate potential problems and propose solutions
• Ability to analyze complicated systems
• Experience with servo systems, VFDs, Ethernet networks, PLC and HMI programming
• Experience with 480VAC, 120VAC and 3-phase and 24VDC voltage power distribution and layouts
• Understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to take initiative
• 1-3yrs Engineering Experience preferred
• AutoCAD Electrical experience a plus

Benefits

• Fully Employer-paid High Deductible Health Plan for employees and their dependents
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contributions ($500-$1,000 per year)
• Low-cost Dental, Vision & PPO Medical Plan options
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Holidays (10 days per year)
• Paid Time Off (Starting at 15 days per year)
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D and Disability Plans (including 6-8 weeks of short-term disability for birthing mothers)
• Paid Parental Leave (3 weeks for adoptive or non-birthing parents)
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Theft & Supplemental Life/Disability Plans
• Employee-funded Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Flexibility and work-life balance (including hybrid eligibility - 3 days in office, 2 non-consecutive days from home)

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