Electrical Engineer/Designer

From concept to design to execution, be part of the team that gets everyday products to people.
Do you want to have an impact on creating products from today’s top brands? Does having a company care about your career today and into the future motivate you? Does an environment where your opinions matter excite you? Are you a natural born tinkerer? If so, you have found your next calling!!
Grantek is a recognized leading provider of integrated automation, smart manufacturing and industrial information solutions in the global marketplace. Our clients are some of the worlds most respected Fortune 100 companies and recognized consumer brands: Mondelez, Brita, MolsonCoors, Coca-Cola, Kraft-Heinz, to name a few.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package, retirement plan, company paid benefits, flexible work hours, and an education/career development program. The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000 per year, complemented by benefits, bonuses and additional extra hours payments. For more information on what Grantek offers, visit:
We are committed to providing a positive and healthy corporate culture, one that empowers employees, promotes knowledge-sharing, and encourages strong friendships and social connections amongst all team members. We are a team of dedicated Engineers and Designers with an average of 7 years’ tenure at Grantek. The vast majority of our employees have started off their careers at Grantek and have grown into successful senior team members who are integral to our client's manufacturing processes.
Job Description
Design, develop, analyze and specify electrical control systems and associated hardware, safety systems, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other mechanical systems
Create bidding and scope documentation;
lead the development and write-up of user and system design functional specification documentation
Perform risk assessments, oversee material procurement and logistics;
perform panel fabrication specification
Troubleshoot electrical installations per project scope and complete commissioning summaries with client approval, as per the project
Carry out technical surveys and inspections, including more complex assignments, and prepare reports
Generate contractor schedules and work plans;
run bidding meetings and perform contractor walkthroughs, ensuring required permits and site requirements are met
Generate budgets and requirements for construction activities
Monitor on-site subcontractors for safety compliance, quality of work, and budget
Establish guides, devise new approaches, apply existing criteria in new manners, and draw conclusions from comparative situations
Perform independent studies, analyses, interpretations and conclusions involving very difficult, complex, or unusual matters or decisions
Make responsible decisions not usually subject to technical review on all assigned matters, including those involving long-range objectives and some financial accountability
Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced system designers on a regular basis
Technologies Used
AutoCAD 2012/2014 or later
Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, SLC 500), Siemens (S5, S7, TI), Omron, Modicon, GE, and similar
PLC I/O modules and PLC I/O buses (Profibus, Fieldbus, DeviceNet, etc.)
PLC communications (Ethernet)
Motor starters, overloads, relays, and operator controls
Field sensors (Level, Pressure, Temperature, Proximity switches, Encoders, Resolvers, etc.)
Variable Frequency Drives
Servo motion control products (AB, Reliance, Pacific Scientific, Emerson, etc.)
Pneumatic control products
Hydraulic control products
Safety monitoring relays, PLCs, Category 3
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical education
6+ years of experience in electrical control system design
Extensive knowledge of electrical design and its reciprocal effects on other disciplines
Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Fully technically literate across all relevant technical areas with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies, projects, and industry changes
Strong knowledge of Grantek's business offerings, including Industrial IT and Systems Design
Experience performing independent studies, analyses, interpretations, and conclusions on complex or unusual matters
Demonstrated ability to make responsible decisions on matters involving long-range objectives and budget
Experience mentoring and providing guidance to less experienced designers
Willingness to travel b/w 30- 50%
Additional InformationWe are committed to the principals of equal employment opportunity and to fostering a workplace where all Grantekians feel respected and included. To ensure a fair and consistent hiring process, applications are reviewed through a blend of thoughtful human evaluation and trusted AI-assisted tools.
This posting is to add an additional team member to an established role.
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