Entry Level Electrical Engineer Jobs in Schenectady, NY

POSITION: Entry Level Mechanical, Electrical, Physics Engineer for Controls PLC programing

Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the world's fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.

As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we're eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

Work with a team of Mechanical, Electrical, Thermal and Network engineers in developing control systems. The team works together closely in programing and testing control logic for industrial systems. The team will use simulations to test and represent real world operational conditions of electrical power plants.

Job functions include:

• Desired Experience in programming controllers, like an Arduino, Allen Bradly, Siemens, GE Vie or any Industrial controllers with HMI interface. 
• Working knowledge of instrumentation circuits, ex thermocouples, pressure transmitters, 
• Reading logic diagrams and programing ladder logic from them
• Reviewing wiring diagrams for instrumentation installs
• Interpret P&ID/Electrical Schematics and experience with basic instrumentation.
• Collaborate with design engineers of various disciplines to develop control system requirements 
• Support Field Engineering Services in technical resolution of field problems
• Providing input to quality assurance on projects
• Review and interpret customer specifications on mechanical systems
• Operational Knowledge of Steam or Gas Turbine Power Plants
• Ability to interpret functional requirements and translate into control logic.
• Ability to interpret P&ID/Electrical Schematics and experience with basic instrumentation

What You Will Bring:

• Preferred Hands-on experience programming controllers, GE Mark V, VI, VIe series turbine control and Cimplicity HMI software or other industry related controllers. 
• Demonstrate experience working in the industrial controls or power generation industry
• Have a fundamental understanding of Steam Turbine and Power Plant construction
• Technical skills in engineering design and construction practices
• Proven team player with solid cooperation, flexibility and demonstrated capacity to learn complex information quickly
• Field experience in related equipment
• Strong organizational / project execution skills and prior success in working with or leading cross-functional teams
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and lead others
• Passion for continuous learning and a passion for how systems work.

Pay Range: $65000-$75,000 a year

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements:

We offer flexible work options, including hybrid arrangements, to support the need of the role and align with company policies. This position is located in posted locations, and may be considered hybrid based on local regulations.

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.  

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

      401(k)

      401(k) matching

      Dental insurance

      Health insurance

      Life insurance

      Paid time off

      Referral program

      Vision insurance