Senior Electrical Engineer (Controls)

Overview

Hawkins, Inc./WaterSurplus has been a trusted and well known leader in the chemical industry for over 80 years. We offer opportunities for motivated hard workers to learn and develop a career with our Water Treatment business segment. Our route sales and delivery approach to supplying products and equipment to customers in 27+ states ensures superb customer service and support. Our customers include water and wastewater treatment systems, municipal and commercial swimming pools, industrial process and wastewater facilities, and industries such as oil/gas and agricultural farmers/growers. Learn more about us at www.hawkinsinc.com (NASDAQ: HWKN).

Responsibilities

• Designs or reviews customer specifications to ensure project requirements align with company capabilities.
• Completes electrical engineering design, PLC programming and hardware selection, HMI screen development, wiring, and cabinet design.
• Engineers projects by selecting and designing electrical hardware and software, developing detailed plans, and supporting technical integration.
• Negotiates with customers on product designs and changes; presents proposals, reports, and findings.
• Collaborates with functional areas and production staff to meet customer requirements and project specifications.
• Prepares sales estimates for new, rental, service, and surplus contracts; responds to customer inquiries on electrical controls and instrumentation.
• Assists the Electrical Engineering Manager with training, development, workload, and assignments for junior design staff.
• Handles administrative tasks, including reviewing and writing reports, creating purchase requisitions, and approving material or service purchases.
• Can create CAD drawings for wiring and cabinet layouts, or provides sketches/details for CAD staff to create as needed.
• Supports rental startup services, including installation, follow-up service calls, customer training, and system startup to fulfill contract requirements with regards to electrical design and programming.
• Prepares budgets, cost estimates, bids, and contracts for new and existing customers with regard to controls and electrical/instrumentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required, B.S. in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ training in automation systems, mechatronics, or electrical technology preferred.
• Experience in a process industry with a preference for water/wastewater industry desired.
• Comprehensive technical knowledge of all company products and services.
• Experience working in a team environment where teamwork and collaboration are essential to complete the work and achieve goals.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external customer relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the overall business strategy and make recommendations within the scope of position responsibility.

Technical Competencies

• Engineering and Technology: Practical applications of engineering science and technology, including principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment for designing and producing goods and services. Strong knowledge of mathematics (arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics), physical principles, laws, and applications in fluid, material, atmospheric, mechanical, and electrical processes.
• Tools and Equipment: Ability to use power tools, wrenches, cutters, saws, cement, volt meters, pH/conductivity meters, hand tools, computers, current sources, and power supplies.
• Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and processes for creating precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware/software, including applications and programming.
• Administration and Management: Understanding of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of customer service principles, including needs assessment, quality standards, and satisfaction evaluation.
• Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, cost management, and techniques for efficient manufacturing and distribution.
• Software and Systems Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, controls programming software, troubleshooting, and use of personal computers.

Technology Used

• ERP Systems: Winman ERP
• Analytical/Scientific Software & Hardware: PLC programming (Allen Bradley Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View Studio ME/SE, PlantPAx DCS), Siemens, Red Lion, Maple Systems; Fieldbus protocols (Ethernet/IP, IO-Link, Profibus, Profinet, Modbus, HART, AS-i)
• CAD Software: Autodesk AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Pro-E, SolidWorks
• Document Management: Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Project Management: Microsoft Project, Primavera

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently must walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required include near and far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. May lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Travel

This position requires approximately 30 to 35 percent of monthly travel, including potential international trips of three or more days per month.

Compensation and Benefits

Expected compensation: $100,000 to $145,000 per year, depending on experience (DOE) plus 10 percent bonus eligibility.

Hawkins/WaterSurplus offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, and more. Additional benefits include a 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.

Location

Loves Park, IL 61111

Application Information

All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.