Senior Electrical Engineer

Company Mission

At Clean Energy, our mission is to create a healthier planet by eliminating carbon emissions in the dairy and transportation industries. We are shifting Carbon into reverse!

Our office is located on a beautiful campus in Newport Beach, California.

Benefits Offered - 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and more. Competitive compensation in the range of $130,000-$145,000.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop control systems for RNG/CNG fueling facilities, including compressor controls, dispensing controls, ESD, data communication, fuel management systems and SCADA.

• Knowledge of diary RNG process is a plus.

• Produce instrumentation drawings, define I/O to P&IDs, and develop block-wiring, ladder logic, P&ID and termination diagrams.

• Prepare cause & effect diagram, controls narrative, and PLC/HMI programs.

• Work with equipment suppliers in order to set corporate automation policies and develop best practices and standards.

• Set best practices and standards for mounting, design, and layout of local HMI data displays.

• Coordinate and facilitate system designs and validate interconnectivity and inter-functionality of purchased sub-assemblies and equipment.

• Provide technical guidance to less experienced engineering, design, and drafting personnel.

• Facilitate and help coordinate activities of others to ensure that control system installations and operations conform to functional specifications.

• Coordinate work of consultants including liaison with vendors.

• Prepare status and progress project reports for the Director of Engineering and company management.

• Advise management regarding engineering problems and potential ways to solve them.

• Work closely with management and colleagues to ensure quality of design drawings.

• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field plus 6-8 years of related experience in Controls and Electrical System design and implementation; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Good knowledge of codes and standards for electrical hazardous classifications in the United States and Canada.
• Working knowledge of SCADA systems, HMI's and PLC's, design and interconnection of all communications systems among equipment pieces required.

Preferred knowledge and experience

• RNG, CNG, and/or LNG experience would be a plus
• Licensed Professional Engineer would be a strong desire

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook. AutoCad, Etap, and Procore knowledge is required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Licensed Professional Engineer

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behaviors:

Quality: Consistently produces high quality work (accurate, neat, and thorough). Strives to improve productivity, processes and quality. Demonstrates strong knowledge and skills related to the job. Presents a professional image with dress, demeanor, and manners. Maintains clean work space, company equipment and company vehicles. Safety is a high priority; performs job safely.

Teamwork: Fosters the spirit of working with each other. Displays respect, courtesy, politeness, tact, and openness. Handles conflict in an appropriate and professional manner. Builds relationships, promotes cohesiveness, models collaboration with others. Considers impact and issues for our customer and other departments. Engages other impacted departments early for solutions.

Leadership: Provides clear direction around a vision. Creates actionable plans and is proactive & anticipatory. Demonstrates innovative approaches and solutions. Is an example for employees and others. Accepts responsibility for individual and team performance. Makes appropriate and timely decisions and takes action on decisions. Sets clear and reasonable performance expectations. Motivates and empowers others. Delegates tasks appropriately. Recruits staff of a high caliber. Provides feedback to subordinates that is timely and direct. Recognizes subordinates for their contributions and effort. Encourages continuous growth and learning in others. Shows respect for others and their ideas. Helps others manage through change.

Passion: Is excited and creates enthusiasm about the company's future. Promotes a sense of company pride. Displays sense of pride in the department and its contributions. Displays passion for the job.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Always practice good judgment and refer to the safety guidelines.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Always practice good judgment and refer to the safety guidelines.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.