Electrical Designer

Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) is a global market leader in energy from waste (EfW) and renewable gas. HZI acts as an engineering, procurement and construction contractor and project developer, delivering complete turnkey plants and system solutions for thermal and biological EfW recovery. HZI’s Service Group combines its own research and development with comprehensive manufacturing and erection capabilities to support our clients throughout the entire life cycle of their plant.

• Provide E&IC design support to proposal/project teams in the planning, execution, and commissioning for projects related to HZI Anaerobic Digestion, Power to Gas, Waste Fuel Boilers, Flue Gas Treatment and other product opportunities.
• Review and coordinate work of other E&IC design, internal and external, in the execution of proposals and projects ensuring cost, quality, and schedule requirement are satisfied.
• Assist with determining engineering scope for the electrical discipline on complex projects for Front End Engineering and Design (FEED), Engineering-Procure (EP) and Engineering-Procure-Construct (EPC), and Build-Own-Operate (BOO) type projects.
• Preparation of E&IC documents such as Specifications/Datasheets, Electrical Load Lists, Instrument Lists, I/O Lists, Control Logic and Functional Descriptions, Single Line Diagrams, Instrument Location Drawings, Schematics, Interconnection and P&IDs for both proposals and projects.
• Ensure HZI equipment and system designs are compliant with HZI Standards, contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and local or national codes.
• Assist in developing EI&C standard symbology and structures for P&ID, PFD and other design-based templates within COMOS engineering application. Maintain related databases for generation of project and proposal documentation. Identify and evaluate improvement opportunities related to cost and/or schedule alternatives, options, and solutions and present clear and concise fact-based recommendations.
• Assist in the coordination and maintenance of E&IC core knowledge-base for HZI products as well as adapt and configure established European designs to comply with North American market requirements.
• Participate in Site Layout, 3D Model, and P&ID Reviews, as well as safety reviews (HAZID, HAZOP)
• Identify issues (problems, value improvement opportunities) and help clarify areas of complexity during all phases of the engineering design work.
• Seek ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness in all work. 
• Assist with the development and maintain compliance of work instructions, standard practices, policies and procedures, endorsing a safe work environment.

• Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar. 
• Proficiency with MS Office Software. 
• Some knowledge of NEC required
• Working knowledge of P&IDs required
• Knowledge of hazardous area classification and protection techniques a plus
• Knowledge of Functional Safety (IEC 61511) a plus
• Knowledge of DCS, PLC, HMI/MMI, SCADA, programming, control and systems design is a plus.
• Knowledge of COMOS a plus
• 2+ years of engineering experience in relevant industries
• On-site/field experience preferred.
• Experience in some or all of the of the following industries, in order of preference;
  • Process
  • Power
  • Renewable Energy
  • Gas Processing
  • Chemical
  • Waste Management
• Good organization skills with the ability to multitask in an environment with changing priorities.
• Working knowledge of NEC, IEC, IEEE, ANSI/ISA, NEMA, etc. codes and standards for electric motors, components, instruments, monitoring/control systems, hazardous area classifications, etc.
• Work with minimal direct supervision.
• Must facilitate good working relationships with superiors, peers, and direct reports.
• Ability to work as an individual contributor in a team environment.
• Exhibits high degree of initiative.

We Offer:

• Responsible challenge with diversified field of activity
• Team-oriented working atmosphere in an international Company
• Personal development opportunities through own Inova Academy
• Opportunity to gain an insight into various technical disciplines
• Excellent employment conditions
• Attractive working place (central, good transport links)
• Modern infrastructure

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to talk or hear, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Working Conditions:                   

• Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Statement regarding individuals with disabilities:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate the physical and mental limitations of an employee or an applicant.  However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health safety or environmental risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

Statement regarding Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer, all applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation or status with regard to public assistance.

Note:   This job description is not intended to fully and completely describe all duties of the position. Other duties not specifically described herein may be required from time-to-time or as required. 

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.