Electrical Engineer

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THIS JOB (Summary)

 

This position will fill a new role within the TNT Santiago office, providing support the TNT electrical department in Santee, California, on small to large materials handling projects.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Functional Responsibilities

• Provide electrical/controls presence in the Santiago, Chile office, and coordinate with the overall electrical/controls team located in Santee, California.
• Perform electrical/controls lead duties for project proposals based out of South America; including, reviewing RFQ specifications, technical bid evaluations for equipment packages, preparing cost estimates, and technical input into proposal documentation
• Performing engineering design and related duties; including, developing protection and control schemes, equipment specifications and selection, management of vendor / equipment suppliers, power distribution layouts, grounding / lightning design, lighting, schematic and wiring design
• Manage electrical subcontractors and vendors
• Ensure compliance with both client and TNT technical specifications
• Review TNT purchase orders to vendors (suppliers) and approve quantities and technical specifications
• Engineering coordination with structural and mechanical engineering departments
• Identifying scope and schedule changes in accordance with the Change Control Process
• Maintaining and planning cost control for all scopes of work
• Ensuring that designs comply with the relevant Codes, Standards, Regulations and Procedures
• Other duties as assigned

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Some supervision of design and drafting personnel on electrical design projects.

 

Client Focus

• Provide professional and courteous interaction with all stakeholders
• Ensure work is completed in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner

 

Health & Safety

• Work in compliance with all Health and Safety rules and regulations for Cementation and TNT
• Incorporate Health and Safety considerations in all functions and daily activities of the position
• Monitor work environment for health and safety hazards or infractions and reports the same to Health and Safety Department
• Keep work area clean and free of clutter
• Use proper equipment for the job

 

Travel Requirements

• This position has the requirement for occasional travel to project sites and offices
• Travel period may range from one day to several weeks and may include overseas assignments

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education and Experience

• Engineering Degree from a recognized University or Professional Institution, along with a Professional Engineering designation or ability to register as a Professional Engineer
• Minimum of 7 years' industrial, mining, or process plant experience
• Previous on-site construction/commissioning experience required

 

Certificate(s), License(s), Registration(s)

• CET or Professional Engineer with (P. Eng.) designation preferred
• PMP designation or accreditation preferred

 

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Experience writing technical specifications/datasheets, and performing bid evaluations
• Experience creating electrical cost estimates is required
• SmartPlant software experience considered a major asset
• Fluent in both Spanish and English is required
• EPLAN design software experience considered a major asset
• Experience with Microsoft Office software required
• Experience of AutoCAD and 3D design/drafting techniques

 

TNT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.