Electrical Controls Engineer

Company Overview: LAYCO Electric Innovations, a well-established $30M electrical products and services company headquartered in Tulsa, OK, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Manager. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes company-paid health insurance, nine paid holidays, a 401(k) plan, and much more.

Overview: The Controls Engineer will be responsible for providing electrical and power expertise for a variety of product related inquiries. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of electrical and mechanical components.
• Design Industrial Control Panels (ICP) utilizing UL508a as the bases of design.
• Specify & document the installation of electrical conductors, equipment, and raceways for Industrial Prefabricated Buildings (IPB) and Structures.
• Equipment includes panel boards, switch boards, switch gear, motor control centers, UPS, and Drives.
• Execute all calculations found in UL508a or NEC
• Measuring and designing up to 1000 V
• Review project engineering and sales packages to determine the scope of equipment to supply to the customer
• Develop one-line drawings in coordination with the project, sales, and process engineers to meet the company and customer's specification requirements
• Perform inspection and test of equipment prior to shipment; customer may be present

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology from an ABET accredited college or university.
• Understanding of the application of the National Electrical Code to designs and deliverables.
• A minimum of 3 years of Electrical Engineering experience, time as a journeyman, or instrument tech could be substituted for experience in Engineering.
• At least 2 years of experience must be in design.
• Pursuing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam (seeking PE licensure) a plus
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Mechanical & Software Engineers, Technicians, Trades people, and Project Managers to ensure seamless integration of electrical system with other components.
• Experience with hazardous atmospheres, international electrical standards and configuring drives & programmable controllers
• CSA and NFPA application experience a plus
• Must be proficient in standard personal computer skills and professional correspondence.
• Ability to travel 25% to 30%
• Familiarity with - Programmable Logic Controllers, Power Distribution, Relay Logic, Variable Frequency Drives, Voltages: 12VDC up to 480VAC, Local and federal codes, regulations and specifications, NRTL application such as UL/cUL, Standard wiring practices and installation methods in both unclassified and classified areas.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to quickly traverse manufacturing areas.
• Must be able to stand, bend, crawl, stretch, lay, and squat.

• Equal Opportunity Employer: LAYCO Electric Innovations is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.