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Aggreko Electrical Engineer - Early Career in New Iberia, Louisiana
We're a global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive.
We work as a team and we’re proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world.
We’re looking for an Electrical Engineer – Early Career, in New Iberia, LA or Pearland, TX, to help design and install temporary industrial and commercial electrical power and control systems.
Why Aggreko? Here are some of the perks and rewards.
Full-time position
Competitive compensation package
Annual bonus program
Robust technical training programs, in person and virtual, on engine-driven generators, compressed air machinery, power and control systems, HVAC, microgrid & storage and more
Safety-focused culture working on brand new technology
What you’ll do:
Participate in 1-year of training rotating through many aspects of the business from engineering to project management to sales to technical support in order to understand the business
Use mandatory codes, industry consensus standards, and relevant experience to design safe, reliable, economical, and efficient electrical power generation and distribution systems that fit our clients’ needs.
Help the sales team secure contracts by visiting client project sites, giving technical sales presentations, analyzing the clients’ needs, problems, or requests for proposals, and crafting creative cost-effective solutions.
Manage the design and procurement of new power generation and distribution equipment, including creating conceptual layouts, schematics, and bills of material, and review and provide feedback for upgrades and other products including electric air compressors, chillers, and cooling towers.
Provide technical support to technicians and customers by phone and in person at Aggreko’s service centers and jobs sites.
Help to install and commission systems, including but not limited to pulling and terminating power cables, performing insulation resistance and turns ratio testing of transformers, determining protective relay settings, and troubleshooting switchgear, automatic voltage regulators, variable frequency drives, motor starters, and PLCs. This routinely includes climbing ladders, lifting and carrying loads of 50 lbs, and sometimes includes working in remote environments.
Perform light drafting duties using AutoCAD to create and modify single-line diagrams, location plans, grounding plans, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Think outside the box to create new equipment designs and to create new and more efficient applications utilizing existing hardware.
Analyze test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.
Inspect equipment and systems for electrical code and safety deficiencies.
Continue to learn advanced engineering practices and keep abreast of technical changes and developments in industry consensus standards.
Use computer engineering and design software (ETAP) to perform engineering studies, including load flow, short-circuit, protective device selection and coordination, motor starting, transient stability, arc-flash, and grounding electrode systems.
Travel 25% - 35% of the time, be able to travel to other US states, Canada, Mexico, and some Caribbean islands, and be involved with projects at quite a variety of settings, including refineries, chemical plants, utility substations, construction sites, silver mines, wind farms, automotive factories, rock concerts, and golf tournaments.
We’re experts, which means you’ll have the following skills and experience:
Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited or approved equal)
No professional experience necessary
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English language
Availability to travel to support business needs and for training.
Possession of valid local Driving License as per the need of the business
Ability to work in various weather, temperatures, and terrain
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high level of accuracy
Takes responsibility of HSE requirements for self and others. Leads others towards raising HSE standard
We recruit the best talent. Apply now and help us keep the power on.
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Equity, diversity and inclusion at Aggreko
We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.
We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.