Sr Electrical Engineer

Sr Electrical Engineer

Title: Sr Electrical Engineer
Location: IL-Des Plaines
Honeywell Specialty Materials is a global leader in providing customers with high-performance specialty materials, including fluorine products; specialty films and additives; advanced fibers and composites; intermediates; specialty chemicals; electronic materials and chemicals; and technologies and materials for petroleum refining.

UOP LLC, headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, USA, is a leading international supplier and licensor of process technology, catalysts, adsorbents, process plants, and consulting services to the petroleum refining, petrochemical, and gas processing industries. UOP is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Honeywell International, Inc. and is part of Honeywell's Specialty Materials strategic business group. For more information, go to .

An excellent career opportunity is currently available for an Electrical Engineer within the Modular Equipment group of UOP's Process Technology & Equipment PT&E business unit located in Des Plaines, IL. This senior position affords a unique opportunity to supervise the design and installation of custom electrical and control systems in modular process units sold to the organization's global customer base.

Position Responsibilities:
.Meet budgeted hours, planned schedule and agreed-upon level of quality on assigned project work.
.Communicate with project managers on required changes to budget, schedule or quality level on assigned project work.
.Interface with customer to determine project electrical requirements
.Prepare project electrical design documents for the designer, fabricator and installer incorporating applicable code and customer requirements
.Prepare single-line diagram and electrical wiring schematics for control of motors, electric heaters, panel boards and control panels.
.Prepare electrical hazardous area classification drawings.
.Review and approve engineering of power wiring, instrument wiring, grounding, lighting and receptacle layout design.
.Prepare installation details for electrical construction.
.Prepare cable schedules for power wiring and instrument cable.
.Perform electrical design calculations for voltage drop, short circuit current, lighting, heat tracing, etc.
.Perform equipment-sizing calculations for switchgear, motor control equipment, cable, etc.
.Select and prepare equipment requisitions for NEC( National Electric Code) and IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) type hazardous area electrical equipment with attention to certifications.
.Prepare bid evaluations of equipment from an electrical perspective and participate in the supplier selection process.
.Coach and mentor equipment engineers regarding their electrical deliverables (electric motors, etc).
.Interface with designer and fabricator to check that project electrical requirements are incorporated.
.Identify inconsistencies and problems that may be present on P&IDs (process & instrumentation diagram) during the design phase and record changes on P&IDs in preparation for customer checks and official release.
.Coordinate with the fabricator throughout the fabrication phase of the project on electrical issues.
.Analyze and recommend solutions to technical problems in the electrical field.
.Inspect electrical equipment and fabrication for conformance with project requirements and applicable codes.
.Inspect electrical site construction for conformance with project requirements and applicable codes.
.Developing work processes and tools that improve UOP's products and efficiency.

Basic Candidate Requirements:
.BS degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
.Ten (10) years experience is required with electrical distribution systems and the design and installation of electrical equipment in petroleum refineries or petrochemical plants.

Additional Candidate Qualifications:
.Field experience in petroleum refineries is preferred.
.Experience with NEC,(National Electric Code) and IEC,(International Electrotechnical Commission) hazardous area electrical equipment is preferred.
.Leadership skills in making key engineering decisions for large and complex projects with minimal technical review,
.Experience with reviewing the work of other engineers, checking for technical accuracy and compliance with established guidelines and procedures.
.Excellent oral and written communications skills for working effectively with team members.
.Ability to work in a collaborative team environment for major objectives or expected results.
.Ability to travel up to 10% annually to both domestic and international locations

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce.

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