UL508A Panel Designer

DEI is seeking a UL508A Panel Designer to join our Products and Technology Division. The Products and Technology division is responsible for developing new products, maintaining and improving our established product lines, and providing design support for DEI’s Consulting, Special Projects, and Major Projects groups. Take a look at our website (www.domeng.com) to see examples of the types of equipment and technology we develop.

Job overview:

This role includes a mix of creative problem solving, engineering analysis, component selection, CAD design and drafting, and practical hands-on testing of the systems we build. You will be working alongside our team of design experts to turn ideas into real parts and to find novel solutions for unique challenges. That creative aspect of design pairs with strong engineering fundamentals as you perform calculations to ensure components (e.g., pumps, transformers, etc.) are sized appropriately and make sure that electrical panels are designed according to industry standards. After your drawings turn into physical assemblies, you can help assemble and test the prototype. There are even opportunities to travel with the team implementing our equipment in the field.

Responsibilities:

• Design electrical panels for control of mechanical systems, including generation of assembly drawings, component layout drawings, wiring diagrams. Execute equipment design activities with respect to component selection and sizing in accordance with UL508A standards and NEC Code Compliance.
• Complete standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment (e.g., transformer sizing, circuit breaker sizing, enclosure cooling, cable tray fill).
• Finalize CAD and generate fabrication drawings and assembly drawings.
• Research, read, and interpret manufacturer directions, diagrams, schematics, engineering drawings, and manuals to incorporate technical details into design documentation, completing assigned projects in an effective, efficient manner.
• Understand and evaluate capabilities, strengths, and compromises for common electromechanical components (e.g., pumps, instrumentation, PLCs, etc.). Understand functional requirements of the equipment/system and select components/vendors based on technical evaluations.
• Demonstrate competence in core electro-mechanical engineering fundamentals as required to document the proposed component design will satisfy the acceptance criteria for use, including: electrical load calculations, thermodynamics, heat transfer.
• Develop and execute Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and/or Site Acceptance Test (SAT) procedures to confirm the hardware prototype satisfies the functional design requirements of a customer contract.
• Support equipment assembly and testing activities, including: assembly of prototype materials to design drawings, set up for and execution of factory acceptance testing, troubleshooting equipment operational challenges.
• Demonstrate experience in all aspects of project execution, from conceptualization through final design, procurement, technical documentation, assembly, and testing

Competencies:

• Strong competency in UL508A panel design.
• Strong electro-mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Familiarity with drafting standards for wiring schematics.
• Ability to identify process gaps and propose/develop improvements on a continuing basis.
• Ability to articulate technical ideas and abstract concepts with clear written and verbal communication.
• Preferred: Comprehensive understanding of nuclear work environment and the unique design challenges/requirements thereof.
• Preferred: Drafting experience in AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical experience and a minimum 3 years of engineering experience.
• Experience designing and building tooling and equipment for industrial applications (minimum 3 years).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $81,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reston, VA 20191