Electrical Facilities Engineer

Job Purpose

Electrical and Project Engineer with capabilities to lead, implement, and communicate an operational plan for completing a project, monitor progress and performance against the project plan; minimize delays, identify, develop and gather necessary resources to complete the project. Lead and direct electrical engineering activities such as evaluation and improvement of electrical systems within the HDMA Facilities team scope.  Leading and supporting electrical equipment installation, and replacements. Types of equipment involved are electrical panels, meters and software, busways, breakers, transformers, and substation equipment. Develop work scope with contractors to ensure the design and construction of new electrical systems meet specifications, code and performance expectations. Estimate costs, resources and time required to complete. Ensures controls architecture consistency between sites. Analyze technology trends. Involvement in business planning process and long-term investment planning.

Key Accountabilities

• Apply Electrical and Facilities engineering expertise in HDMA business planning operations. Facilitate the sharing of knowledge and best practice to impact decisions at Site / Unit / Dept level. Support FAC Operations with mechanical/electrical equipment design and specification. Apply analytical and trouble shooting skills to minimize mean time to recovery. Manage short circuit analysis and arc flash ratings database.
• Support operation of Facilities electrical systems including but not limited to electrical panels, busways, transformers, breakers, and lighting and controls.  Manage and maintain documentation for the site electrical systems.  Communicate critical updates to site system operators. Identify deficiencies to develop scope of design and construction for renovation or upgrade of existing industrial systems. Responsible for critical thinking, troubleshooting, data collection, experimental procedures, and data analysis techniques to solve problems and recommend facilities improvements
• Train FAC Associates on enhancements to operations related to controls and mechanical/electrical systems.  Provide support on an as-needed basis.  Ensure reference documentation is available and easily accessed.  
• Work with departments outside of facilities on planned and unplanned projects requiring electrical equipment modification to help improve production process, equipment efficiency, safety, reliability, and delivery. Assure that building electrical systems meet capacity and reliability requirements of the customer.
• Lead and/or support in the bidding, evaluation, and selection process of contractors for the design and construction phase of a project. Review, verify and approve engineering/design drawings at the various design completion levels. Determine and prioritize project tasks and develop project schedule and timelines in order to achieve project's final goals on time and within budget. Generate projects' progress tracking and control documents, maintain an organized project file, present and update facility and plant management on project progress and results.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and/or engineering experience
• 2- 6 years of relevant working experience in Electrical Engineering. 
• Knowledge of: National Electrical Code (NFPA 70); Electrical power distribution components and systems.
• Familiar with Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert
• Demonstrated ability to: effectively communicate ideas to gain consensus from individuals or teams; Demonstrate technical proficiency, with expertise on some topics, within the electrical engineering field, balance multiple projects simultaneously; comprehend technical drawings and specifications; plan and execute special projects and reporting; work well in a collaborative environment.
• Skilled in Oral and written communication; Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc); Analyzing and solving problems; Making effective decisions; Troubleshooting; Teamwork and interpersonal communication; Mechanical reasoning; Organization skills.
• Ability to: Manage multiple projects and tasks, prioritize and organize activities; Provide flexibility and change direction as needed or as directed by management.
• Project planning and management experience.
   

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive base salary
• Annual Bonus
• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement opportunities

• Career mobility 
• Education reimbursement for continued learning
• Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings:

• Wellbeing program
• Community service and engagement programs
• Product programs
• Free drinks onsite