Five Star Electric

Electric Engineer

Five Star Electric San Antonio, TX

Job Description

Job Title: Electric Engineer

Location: San Antonio, TX

Status: Active, Full-Time Position

Since its founding in 1983, Five Star Electric (FSE) has grown from a small motor distributor to become a dominant leader in the application of low and medium voltage systems involving variable speed drives, reduced voltage solid state starters, switchgear, power transformers, DCS / PLC systems, motor control panels and integrated power control rooms. FSE has earned a strong reputation in the industry for providing well engineered, reliable and cost-effective control systems and service.

DESCRIPTION:

Mission: To utilize both electrical and mechanical skills toward interpreting theoretical schematics, P&ID’s and/or process control narratives/descriptions in order to create a highly effective motor control panel/system for applications ranging from simple motor starting to complex control and monitoring systems.

Goal: To design motor control panels/systems that are superior to competition and to provide effective solutions by:

  • Understanding the customer’s needs/requirements
  • Working with vendors and equipment suppliers to provide the best available components at the best available price
  • Taking pride in every task within a project

RESPONSIBILITES:

To design power and control circuitry

To design control panel mechanical layouts

To determine size of power components, wire, and over current protection

To determine heat loading and enclosure cooling requirements

To create bill of materials

To research and investigate control options and new technologies

To provide technical support, as well as Field support when required

To assist sales with pricing information

To assist/train wiring technicians when required

To assist with final testing when required

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma

1-3 years of experience in electrical control design and system implementation. Additional Field support experience preferred

Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical or AutoCAD LT design software

Experience with UL508A & NEC

Must Have Advanced Computer Skills. PLC/HMI Programming Experience Preferred.

Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Windows in general

Must work well with others on any level and show respect at all times

Only Candidates With The Right Experience Will Be Considered

Preferred Qualifications:

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree

Electrical controls field service background

VFD knowledge and programming experience

PLC/HMI knowledge and programming experience

SCADA Knowledge and programming experience

Wireless telemetry knowledge and programming experience

Instrumentation experience

IT and Networking experience

Control Manufactures training credentials

COMPENSATION:

Competitive pay, paid medical & dental benefits, long term disability, short term disability, 401K

Five Star Electric-www.vfd.com

Company Description

Since its founding in 1983, Five Star Electric (FSE) has grown from a small motor distributor to become a dominant leader in the application of low and medium voltage systems involving variable speed drives, reduced voltage solid state starters, switchgear, power transformers, DCS / PLC systems, motor control panels and integrated power control rooms. FSE has earned a strong reputation in the industry for providing well engineered, reliable and cost effective control systems and service.

Since its founding in 1983, Five Star Electric (FSE) has grown from a small motor distributor to become a dominant leader in the application of low and medium voltage systems involving variable speed drives, reduced voltage solid state starters, switchgear, power transformers, DCS / PLC systems, motor control panels and integrated power control rooms. FSE has earned a strong reputation in the industry for providing well engineered, reliable and cost effective control systems and service.
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Oil and Gas

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