Electrical Engineer

at  Shermco Industries

ABOUT SHERMCO

Since 1974, Shermco has become North America’s largest and fastest growing NETA-accredited electrical testing organization. Our focus is to make sure electrical power systems are functioning properly and safely. Add to that our Professional Engineering Group, Rotating Machinery Division, Renewable Energy Services, and Field Repair and local Repair Service Centers, places Shermco in a position to handle all things electrical. All done with an emphasis on safety and client service. That’s why we say… if it’s in the electrical power system, Shermco does it.
Backed by Gryphon Investors, a leading private equity firm focused on profitably growing and competitively enhancing middle-market companies in partnership with experienced management, Shermco is poised for the next decade and beyond.
Shermco U.S. is seeking a Electrical Engineer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Willingness to be hands and work in the field alongside our field technicians.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Must be able to clearly communicate in English via verbal and written methods, and effectively communicate directly to customers and co-workers.
• Prefer educational focus in Power Systems studies.
• Prefer candidate who have passed the FE Exam.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license a plus or working towards obtaining.
• Experience performing protective relay projects a plus.
• Experience in short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc-flash and power quality studies a plus.
• Experience using SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, EasyPower, or other power system modeling software a plus.
• Utility design experience a plus.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, drive regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations
• Should be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam when required
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check
• All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening
• Must be available to work overtime and travel out of town periodically
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, drive regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations
• Must be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam
• Must have a valid driver’s license, and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record
• Must be available for periodic domestic travel; international travel a plus and U.S. passport desired
• Must be able to fluently read, write, and speak English.

• Provide engineering related design, analysis and studies for domestic and international projects.
• Perform power factor analysis and correction, harmonic modeling and analysis, and grounding analysis.
• Conduct short-circuit, protective device coordination and arc-flash studies.
• Interact with customers to gather critical information and review engineering plans.
• Design and troubleshoot protective relaying and controls.
• Occasionally work with our Field Services team on shut-down, startup, installation and maintenance projects.