Project 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 and at least 5 years relevant experience; prefer educational focus in Power Systems studies or Systems Integration.
• Self-starter that exhibits a high level of initiative, resourcefulness, and ability to generate creative solutions.
• Willingness to take on and complete multiple project assignments quickly and efficiently.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently from problem statement to solution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with multi-level audiences.
• Adaptable, must be willing to remain flexible to accommodate changing business conditions, work requirements and scheduling needs in a rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain clear and accurate documentation.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or working towards obtaining a plus. not required.
• Preferred to have experience in short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc-flash and power quality studies.
• Preferred have experience using SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, EZPower, or other power system modeling software.
• Preferred have knowledge of low, medium and high-voltage up to 500 kV.
• Preferred knowledge of industrial process control and instrumentation
• Understanding of electrical safety standards and equipment related safety standards, hands-on troubleshooting
• Must be able to clearly communicate in English via verbal and written methods, and be comfortable doing so directly to customers and co-workers.
• Availability for occasional domestic travel 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.