Electrical Engineer

Doppelmayr Seilbahnen Gmbh - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time - Entry Level

Salt Lake City, UT

About the position

The Electrical Engineer position at Doppelmayr USA involves developing electrical control system schematics and parts lists for aerial ropeway systems. The role requires collaboration with customers, regulatory authorities, and international colleagues, emphasizing a strong work ethic and commitment to quality. The engineer will ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards while supporting the Customer Service department and maintaining communication with other offices to promote efficient design.

Responsibilities

• Ensures design and implementation of control circuits (24 VDC and 575VAC and below) are compliant with applicable codes and standards (i.e. ANSI B77.1, Z98, NEC, etc.)
• Provides support as needed to the Customer Service department with troubleshooting and resources
• Establishes and maintains communication channels with key personnel in other Doppelmayr offices to promote efficient design that is consistent with global standards
• Ensures that the company and internal department quality objectives are met
• Performs electrical project engineering activities for projects with increasing complexity, commensurate with experience
• Other tasks as circumstances dictate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or a related engineering discipline
• 2-5 years of experience, preferably in control systems engineering
• Clear understanding of PLC and relay logic control system design principles and practices
• Clear understanding of AC and DC power, control circuitry, and electrical circuit diagrams and symbols
• Understanding of PLC and HMI software and hardware integration
• Understanding of safety PLC and standard PLC programming practices
• Proficiency in InterCAD, E-Plan, or equivalent CAD software
• Familiarity with power distribution systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 25% from January to September and potentially up to 100% from September through December during field commissioning season
• Ability to productively work at heights in mountainous environments during any season

Nice-to-haves

• Experience and proficiency with EPLAN drawing software
• Familiarity with hydraulic system controls
• Ability to conduct safety analyses of complex control circuits
• Knowledge of fiber optic cabling
• Experience with structured text PLC programming
• EIT certification (passed the FE Exam)
• Manufacturer training in automation hardware and software
• Manufacturer training in AC and DC drive systems
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and be able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a sometimes-high pressure work environment.

Benefits

• 401(k), including company match
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health savings account
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off