Sr. Electrical Engineer

Sr. Electrical Engineer

Plug Power

Alphen, Netherlands

Position Summary

The Senior Electrical Engineer is a key member of the Engineering team and requires close interaction with the cross-discipline engineering, delivery, manufacturing, construction, and new product introduction teams. In this position the individual is responsible for the specification, design, integration, testing and continual support of high voltage & low voltage electrical equipment for the power distribution or process control of PEM electrolysis-based hydrogen generation systems. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, able to handle multiple assignments and willing to learn and adapt in a fast-paced product engineering organization.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops electrical system requirements, electrical schematics, single line drawings, and field wiring diagrams;
• Responsible for the technical design, including cost efficiency and conformity to customer specifications, as per agreed schedule;
• Responsible for clear and correct engineering documentation;
• Responsible for handling technical communication with external engineering parties and where applicable with clients;
• Responsible for the technical review of supplier quotations;
• Takes ownership of design and additional department requirements;
• Early identification to department head of areas of concern with necessary corrective action identified;
• Ensuring an adequate knowledge level is maintained in the field of expertise;
• Is well-versed with (International) Codes & Standards, e.g. CE, IEC, ATEX, EMC and ensures that designs complies with applicable electrical codes & standards/legislation;
• Is able to specify equipment such as:
  • Electrical substations;
  • AC/DC Power Converters, Medium Voltage Transformers and Switchgear, Low Voltage Distribution systems;
  • Motors and heaters.
• Developing knowledge and skills to be able to address current and future project and market demands;
• Responsible for informing Engineering Manager regarding possible (technical) problems, risks and additional work. Escalating issues to the appropriate management level;
• Is able to delegate work to electrical engineers in Plug Netherlands or Plug India;
• Mentor team members on design work and act as senior technical resource for guidance;
• Represent Plug Power in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions; support the philosophy of the organization to provide high-performing technology to maximize customer satisfaction.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering;
• Has at least 5 years of experience as an electrical engineer, preferably in the renewable energy sector;
• Is interested in pioneering in a rapidly developing industry and is self-driven, intrinsically motivated and committed to enable the clean energy transition;
• Working knowledge of high voltage equipment such as transformers, rectifiers, power supplies, and switchgear required;
• Experience with EU directives (CE, ATEX, EMC, LV) preferred;
• Experience with hazardous area codes & standards (CE, IEC, ATEX, EMC etc.) preferred;
• Experience reading Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s) preferred;
• Must be capable of working independently, in a fast-paced environment, with minimal supervision;
• Sound organizational skills for completing tasks as scheduled;
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written for the purpose of explaining challenges and solutions internally;
• Good interpersonal skills to successfully interface other engineering disciplines and customer.

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