Contract electrical engineer job description
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Contract electrical engineer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in contract electrical engineer job postings.
Sample contract electrical engineer requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical engineering
- Working knowledge of electrical design software
- Expertise in National Electric Code (NEC)
Sample required contract electrical engineer soft skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
Contract electrical engineer job description example 1
PDS Tech contract electrical engineer job description
**PDS is seeking an Electrical Engineering Contractor 4** **for open positions in Savannah, GA.**
**Position Purpose** :
+ Guides successful completion of major engineering programs, or conceives research in areas of considerable scope and complexity supporting the development and production of our company products and services.
**Job Description:**
**Essential Functions:**
+ Selects appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues .
+ Is consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field .
+ Anticipates and resolves complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities .
+ Approach to problem solving balances technical product, cost and schedule .
+ Works without appreciable direction; work is reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results .
+ Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments, and makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative .
**Additional Functions:**
+ Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product .
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**Education and Experience Requirements**
+ Bachelor's Degree in engineering or technical related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
+ 10 yrs in specific technical discipline or 15 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors.
+ Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters and 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.
**Unique Skills:**
+ Preferred Design responsibilities primarily involve the design and development of new and/or derivative versions of interior furnishings and amenities as part of outfitting new, custom, and in-service aircraft.
+ Proficient in System level Wire Diagram/Schematic design for aircraft.
+ Experience in Electrical System integration related to Aircraft Avionics, Lighting, and Audio/Video Entertainment systems.
+ Must be experienced with design tools such as Capital Harness (CHS/XC), AutoCad, or similar 2D electrical design software.
+ Ability to complete system level ELA (Electrical Load Analysis).
+ Ability to develop or decipher technical and test specifications.
+ Knowledge of 14 CFR 25 Subpart H - EWIS based design.
+ Knowledge of Catia V5.
+ Part 25 Certification experience for cabin interiors preferred.
+ Familiarity with aircraft STC procedures preferred
+ Ability to employ design standards consistent with company standards and accepted design methods as directed to meet the manufacturing, quality, and schedule requirements.
+ Acts independently to determine improved methods to optimize technical product, cost, and schedule requirements.
**Other Requirements:**
+ Advanced degree in engineering, or related curriculum preferred
+ The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
**Position Purpose** :
+ Guides successful completion of major engineering programs, or conceives research in areas of considerable scope and complexity supporting the development and production of our company products and services.
**Job Description:**
**Essential Functions:**
+ Selects appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues .
+ Is consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field .
+ Anticipates and resolves complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities .
+ Approach to problem solving balances technical product, cost and schedule .
+ Works without appreciable direction; work is reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results .
+ Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments, and makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative .
**Additional Functions:**
+ Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product .
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**Education and Experience Requirements**
+ Bachelor's Degree in engineering or technical related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
+ 10 yrs in specific technical discipline or 15 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors.
+ Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters and 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.
**Unique Skills:**
+ Preferred Design responsibilities primarily involve the design and development of new and/or derivative versions of interior furnishings and amenities as part of outfitting new, custom, and in-service aircraft.
+ Proficient in System level Wire Diagram/Schematic design for aircraft.
+ Experience in Electrical System integration related to Aircraft Avionics, Lighting, and Audio/Video Entertainment systems.
+ Must be experienced with design tools such as Capital Harness (CHS/XC), AutoCad, or similar 2D electrical design software.
+ Ability to complete system level ELA (Electrical Load Analysis).
+ Ability to develop or decipher technical and test specifications.
+ Knowledge of 14 CFR 25 Subpart H - EWIS based design.
+ Knowledge of Catia V5.
+ Part 25 Certification experience for cabin interiors preferred.
+ Familiarity with aircraft STC procedures preferred
+ Ability to employ design standards consistent with company standards and accepted design methods as directed to meet the manufacturing, quality, and schedule requirements.
+ Acts independently to determine improved methods to optimize technical product, cost, and schedule requirements.
**Other Requirements:**
+ Advanced degree in engineering, or related curriculum preferred
+ The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024