Electrical Engineer III

Job Title: Engineer III, Electrical

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Engineering Manager, Electrical

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

The Engineer III, Electrical is responsible for leading all technical aspects of designing and developing complete electromechanical systems for railroad maintenance of way equipment. They lead the development of the complete electrical system providing technical direction to junior engineers, designers and drafters. Provides engineering support to internal and external customers and performs other tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Functional & Technical Skills

• Translate requirements into a system architecture and detailed design. Provide input to machine concept development and prepare time and scope estimates for design of new projects.
• Design and integrate industrial automation and control systems including PLC controls, motor controls, and general machine controls.
• Determine feasibility of modifying existing or designing new equipment considering costs, time limitations, and other technical and economic factors.
• Validate designs through analysis and testing.
• Develop and ensure standardization and best practices for design methods and documentation.

Operational Excellence

• Coordinate own design efforts as well as other engineers and designers to meet production schedules and provide project task estimates and updates to project team.
• Research, test and recommend new and emerging technologies and processes for systems and components.