Electrical Engineer
Description
Electrical / Controls Engineers: 1 - Entry Level 0-5 Years Experience – E1?
1 - Mid Level 5-10 Years Experience – E2?
Business Divisions: Nortek Air Solutions – OK Based
Time Type: Full Time
Classification: Salary
Reports to: Jeff Short
Travel – Low (1-3 trips per year)
Location – needs to be OK based and able to be in OKC and OKA as needed
About Nortek Air Solutions
Since 1935 Nortek Air Solutions brands have been offering custom HVAC engineering innovation and expertise and is the largest group of custom heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) brands in North America serving commercial, industrial, and institutional indoor environments. Nortek Air Solutions products are custom engineered to bring our customers optimal solutions for maximizing energy efficiency, reducing annual operating costs, improving indoor air quality, and achieving low sound levels. We offer high quality systems in multiple shapes, sizes, and configurations for both new construction, renovation, and retrofit applications. The Nortek Air Solutions family of products is affiliated with industry-leading brands such as: Governair, Huntair, Mammoth, Temtrol, Venmar CES and Ventrol Air Handling Systems.
Job Summary
Position Overview: As a Nortek Air Solutions Electrical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and optimizing power and control systems for custom commercial and industrial HVAC systems. You will learn about the control systems, automation, and the HVAC technology required to ensure the efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly operation of custom HVAC systems. You will collaborate with a team of engineers, technicians, manufacturing personnel, and customers to deliver innovative solutions that meet client requirements and industry standards.
Job Responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal sales and application engineering teams to understand project objectives and ensure that electrical power distribution and control solutions align with overall HVAC system design.
- Develop power distribution designs based on project specifications and requirements.
- Develop control system designs based on project specifications and requirements.
- Select appropriate hardware, sensors, and controllers to achieve optimal performance and energy efficiency.
- Perform electrical calculations to ensure that components are properly selected.
- Write, modify, and test control algorithms and programs for HVAC systems.
- Implement controls communications protocols to seamlessly interface with customer requirements using BACnet, modbus, LON, etc.
- Configure and integrate sensors, actuators, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and other devices to facilitate system automation and communication.
- Assist as needed in a custom manufacturing environment to ensure that equipment is properly constructed and / or to provide technical support.
- Create comprehensive technical documentation, including system drawings and bill of materials.
- Ensure that all systems meet relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations.
- Offer technical assistance and troubleshoot issues encountered by clients and team members.
Job Qualification Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related engineering degree.
- Solid skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate technically, both internally with various departments and externally with customers, as needed.
- Strong organization skills, attention to detail with effective ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines in a timeline driven environment.
- Motivated, creative, and enthusiastic to learn with the ability to work in cross-functional teams.
Job Qualification Preferences
- Experience with DDC (Direct Digital Controller) or PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) systems – with a preference of Automated Logic Controls, Delta Controls, Siemens Climatix Controls.
- Experience with nationally recognized codes, such as: NEC, UL1995, UL60335-2-40, UL508A, NFPA90.
- Knowledge of HVAC systems.
- Experience with creating electrical schematics or designs using CAD software, with a preference given to Autodesk and/or ePlan packages.
- Interest in computer programming, including Python, MS Basic.NET and C#.
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