Senior Front End Engineer Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

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Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity that also gives you a stake in a company's performance as an employee-owner? Larson Engineering, Inc. has a long-standing record of success since its establishment in 1979 and is a recipient of the PSMJ A/E/C Employer of Choice award.

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Larson Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced Sr. Electrical Engineer to lead front end engineering and detailed design of projects throughout various processing facilities, including pulp & paper, chemical processing, and power production. The ideal candidate will have recent experience in engineering consulting, design engineering of construction documents, and multi-disciplinary project lead and supervision relating to heavy industrial projects.

Description

This position will work directly with multiple disciplines to develop electrical aspects of various projects from initial concept through design and construction. The position will require direct contact with clients, vendors, and contractors to coordinate and meet the necessary project goals. The ideal candidate will be an independent leader in the company and have a growth-orientated personality with a willingness to address all aspects of industrial projects. As an engineering consultant, you will need a broad knowledge of the latest equipment and technology used in industrial facilities, ideally within the pulp and paper industry.

Specific Responsibilities include

• The ideal candidate will have the ability to interface with clients, manage projects, and serve as a technical expert in this field.
• Creating Project Capital Cost Estimating and Project Schedule development for front end engineering and detailed design projects.
• Creating equipment, project, and material specifications.
• Performing field verifications of new designs and existing environments.
• Collecting existing information and interpreting data.
• Creating reports, project summaries and recommendations.
• Developing projects from initial design concepts through construction.
• Providing onsite bid, design, and construction assistance.
• Ability to Travel as needed, typically less than 25%.
• Experience in AutoCAD design and/or 3-D modeling
• Candidate must be experienced in:
• Specification of 15 KV, 4160 V, 480 V electrical gear, including substations, MCC's, and VFD's
• Lighting and grounding design
• Electrical equipment layouts
• Development of single line and motor elementary diagrams
• Development of process control loop sheet drawings
• Electrical cable schedules and cable tray routing
• Electrical cost estimating
• Design proposal development
• Short Circuit and Arc Flash analysis experience is desirable

Qualifications

• Experience in the Pulp and Paper Industry or similar process industry is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is required, along with eight or more years of experience.
• Experience in the design of electrical power systems, lighting, grounding, and process control wiring.
• E. license or ability to obtain licensure within 1 year.

Benefits
Larson is a 100% ESOP company with an environment that challenges and empowers its employees, encouraging their growth while also offering flexibility for their personal lives. The full-time positions at Larson come with numerous benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional development. The firm also offers a 401(k) Plan in addition to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Please Note
This position may be subject to a pre-employment background check.
Larson is an EEO firm that uses E-Verification for employment.