Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar with 7-10 years of relevant experience, or a 2-year degree with 10+ years of experience., Proficient in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical for electrical design., Strong management, collaboration, and communication skills, both written and verbal., Experience with conveyor control processes and standard design of material handling equipment..

Key responsabilities:

Lead and support multiple projects through the design and implementation phases.

Direct project teams in developing detailed electrical design packages and installation support.

Contribute to electrical drawings and documentation that meet project requirements and customer expectations.

Conduct site visits for installation support and attend client meetings as necessary.

Job description

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach.

The Senior Electrical Engineer at FORTNA is a key member of the Electrical Engineering team, responsible for overseeing the design and documentation of electrical controls deliverables for FORTNA’s Material Handling Systems. The ideal candidate has significant experience and background in Electrical Engineering design and is experienced and/or capable of providing leadership and direction to the Electrical Engineering project team during project implementation. Leadership tasks shall be aligned with Fortna’s Integrated Design Methodology to ensure successful project implementation. This role requires design tasks direction utilizing standard design tools to provide high quality electrical designs in support of Clients’ needs.

Responsibilities:

Leading, directing, delivering, and supporting multiple projects through the detail design and implementation phase.
Directing project teams and support resources during development of RFP/Supplier Selection, detailed electrical design packages, equipment procurement activities, installation drawing packages, and support of installation contractor, Project Manager, and Site Manager with installation efforts
Providing input and influencing Description of Operation (DOO) & Functional Specification Documentation (FSD) to ensure documents align with Electrical Engineering implementation plans
Contributing electrical drawings, BOMs, and design content that meet the project requirements and customer expectations.
Identifying project meetings cadence and resource requirements:
Developing Electrical Engineering work plan and resource requirements to ensure successful project milestone achievements
Ensuring deliverables meet Drawing Quality Control (DQC) requirements:
Electrical device layout package
Control panel fabrication package
Electrical installation package
As Built documentation
Leading electrical prototype efforts for complex solutions, including development of prototyping plan and communication of scope
Conducting site visits to assist with installation and commissioning support activities
Attending Client meetings as required
Supporting development of lessons learned document
Utilizing AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical for drawings
Proactively seeking work to maintain project utilization
Following current design practices for material handling systems
Adhering to all FORTNA and department standards

Qualifications:

Electrical Engineering Bachelors degree (or similar engineering program) from an accredited college with 7-10 years of relevant experience, or 2-year degree from an accredited college with 10+ years of relevant experience
Conveyor control process experience (photoeyes, solenoids, variable frequency drive, line scanner, print and apply application)
Knowledge of and ability to work with and manage multiple suppliers
Ability to work effectively on a team and support high levels of performance
Strong management and advanced collaboration and communication skills (written and verbal communication)
Extensive experience working with MS Project and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience in standard design of relevant material handling equipment for position
Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical for electrical design
Ability to self-motivate
Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
Ability to travel nationally and internationally in support of our projects
Ability to perform essential functions of the job

Desired Qualifications:

Experience managing Engineering projects requiring collaboration between multiple Engineering work streams
Experience managing and directing Engineering support resources to achieve project milestones
UL, NEC, NFPA, OSHA design requirements
480VAC motor control panel design experience
Strong comprehension of Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet IP, network design and requirements

Required profile