Electrical Controls Engineer jobs in San Diego, CA

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry with over $250 M in annual revenue. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nikkiso Fueling & Solutions division designs and constructs alternative fuel stations for fuels such as liquefied natural gas (LNG), compressed natural gas (CNG) and hydrogen (H2). Typical projects involve reinforced concrete mat foundations, installation of 45 ft. vertical or horizontal storage vessels, cryogenic and high pressure systems, ASME B31.3 pipe welding, process system installation, and hazardous area (CL 1 Div. 1 & 2 Group B or D) electrical work. We have an immediate need for CAD Drafters / Modelers to support our large scale commercial projects in the rapidly growing alternative fuel market. Our projects are typically design/build projects. We self-perform all engineering and specialty construction. Because we have a reputation of getting the job done, we are requested to do unique, one-of-a-kind projects.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Develop Controls Engineering quotes and proposals based on customer project needs
• Create Functional Specification documentation
• Design Controls Engineering drawings, included but not limited to:
• Electrical schematics
• Control panel and junction box layouts
• Outline drawings and component details for electrical systems
• Network communication drawings
• Select component parts and materials to be used in controls projects and create Bills of Materials for procurement
• Testing and troubleshooting panels and control systems
• Programming of PLC systems (FactoryTalk View Studio programming software)
• Programming of HMI systems (Panelview, FactoryTalk View SE)
• Programming of Historian systems (FactoryTalk Historian)
• Work with customers to integrate controls solutions into their systems
• Ability to travel to customer sites for field startup and integration of controls systems

Education and Experience:

• Minimum BS in Electrical Engineering
• Three to five years of experience minimum with the electrical engineering in responsibilities listed above
• Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI experience required
• AutoCAD experience required (i.e. Electrical schematics, Control Panel layouts, etc.)
• Experience with control component selection and control panel design (panel sizing, fuse/breaker selection, PLC component sizing and selection, etc.)
• Experience starting up control panels and control systems
• Ability to problem solve and assist customers with control system issues
• VFD drive experience
• Electrical code experience
• Ability to travel to customer sites worldwide
• Fueling Systems (offload, dispensing, fueling stations, etc.) experience preferred, but not required

Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Salary:
$78,500 to $111,000 per Year