Careers @ Hinz

Posting # D08RHI002 (04/11/2008)

Project Engineer - Electrical and Controls - Material Handling Systems - Denver, CO

Our Denver office has immediate needs for Project Engineers (Electrical and Controls) who are experienced in aspects of large bulk material handling equipment, such as is found in the mining and cement industries. All these technical positions require current hands-on experience with electrical and control systems design.

Hinz Inc. is a highly respected engineering firm leading the way in the management, design, programming, and commissioning of medium to large material handling system projects for major industrial clients. The Hinz Denver office has been servicing the Rocky Mountain Region for over 14 years and in industry since 1971. Our staff works with the latest technologies, applying innovative and creative thinking to provide solid engineering solutions to our clients. We continue to experience solid market growth, and are looking for personnel who are experienced in power system, control/automation system, PLC, HMI, network, and communications design.

Our Material Handling project work includes the follow process aspects:

  • Overland conveyors
  • Belt conveyors
  • Tube conveyors
  • Ship loaders/ship unloaders
  • Stackers
  • Reclaimers
  • Excavators
  • Crushers
  • Bulk storage and retrieval systems
  • PLC, HMI, DCS, and OIT architecture design and software programming
  • Project commissioning, startup, and training
  • Generation of project documentation
  • Other aspects of electrical/controls as necessary

Successful candidates will be expected to handle a wide-range of project responsibilities, requiring the following technical skills and experience:

  • General principles of equipment operation and operating environment
  • Specification of controls and instrumentation for materials handling projects
  • Drawing design for P&ID's, electrical and instrumentation interconnections, power and control schematics, system layout, system design, etc.
  • Design of safe electrical systems
  • Familiarity with low voltage and medium voltage systems
  • Familiarity with variable frequency drives
  • Familiarity with electrical standards such as NEC and IEC, lighting, riser diagrams, and cable/conduit schedules
  • Generalist skills in both PLC and HMI configuration
  • Field troubleshooting and commissioning skills for large materials handling equipment
  • Field testing of control systems and project field commissioning, including formal and informal training on configuration, maintenance, and operations of automation systems
  • A willingness to participate in international travel to client offices and project jobsites.
  • Generation of associated project documentation
  • Project scope definition and cost estimating for industrial clients
  • Current experience with electrical system design, instrumentation, PLC systems, HMI configuration, instrumentation and power distribution for a variety of materials handling systems.
  • Ability to lead, motivate, and work within a technical team environment
  • Ability to apply the latest technologies and methodologies to the design stages at the onset of the project, by applying independent thinking and visionary design
  • Ability and willingness to execute projects according to a Hinz defined Project Execution Methodology
  • Proficiency with customer interface, fiscal responsibility, and adherence to project schedule, budget and manpower planning.
  • Structured control system design experience, with a structured approach to problem solving and project execution
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Proficiency in both written and oral communication
  • Proficiency with computer operating systems, networks and electronic information handling
  • Proficiency with a variety of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Excel, Access, Word, Visio, Projects, and PowerPoint

We are located in Highlands Ranch (southwest corner of Denver), one of the fastest growing suburban areas of the US. The office is quickly accessible to major freeways and transportation arteries. Quality of life in Highlands Ranch is high, with an abundance of new housing, shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and a wide array of other services.

We prefer 5 or more years of technical experience, but will seriously consider all outstanding candidates. An engineering degree would be a benefit, but not a requirement. An organized approach to problem solving, an attention for detail, a healthy work ethic, and an aptitude for computer/software are all essential.

Applicants must have superior oral and written communications skills in English. Knowledge of German would be beneficial, but not necessary.

Our recruitment strategy is to attract outgoing and ambitious individuals who thrive in a team environment. These individuals will participate in project teams which are applying innovative thinking to the latest control and communications technologies integrating system components from a wide range of equipment and software vendors into cohesive systems for our clients.

The position offers a full complement of benefits and competitive salaries. If you have the above qualifications we want to hear from you, apply in confidence to our Human Resources at DenverHR3@hinz.com