Monday, April 8, 2013

Electrical Engineer Position with Williamson & Associates



Williamson and Associates (WASSOC) has traditionally been the provider of specialist deep--‐ water services including marine geophysics and oceanography. In recent years WASSOC has played an increasingly larger role in the manufacture of highly specialized deep--‐water engineering equipment and the pursuit of innovation in developing deep--‐water solutions.
WASSOC is a small player in a large industry and is able to use its small size and multi--‐ talented staff to respond quickly to industry needs. Operating primarily in the international market, WASSOC staff members are frequent travellers with a wide variety of clients. 

Key to WASSOC’s survival is the anticipation of industry needs, and the overlapping between survey, manufacture, operation and innovation. Based in Seattle, the W&A office provides the central hub of operations that span multiple disciplines in many nations. 

Williamson and Associates are currently seeking suitable applicants for the position of Electrical Engineer, a key position in our in--‐house engineering team. 

Position Summary:
The successful candidate will be part of an integrated engineering team and performing general engineering services to major company projects such as the design, development and construction of deep--‐water equipment. We are looking for a good team member for the position of Electrical Engineer who can support the Senior Electrical Engineer. As an E.E. you will function independently, provide support to the Sr. E. E, collaborate on a team level, contribute to multiple assignments, and represent the company to a high professional standard. 

Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. in Electrical Engineering. Applicants with experience in electrical design will be given preference. 

Desired Skills:

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Experience with generating electrical drawings using AutoCAD.
  • Knowledge of creating manufacturing drawings for assembly.
  • Excellent PC skills including Excel and Word
  • Knowledge of electrical system design and power management.
  •  Ability to follow sequenced work associated with complex design tasks
  • Demonstrated team player qualities
  • Experience with engineering changes and documentation processes
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong orientation towards safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Position Description. 

  • Contribute to the design and build of complex electrical systems for use in deep water environments
  • Provide excellent professional support to the Senior Electrical Engineer.
  • Contribute to the wider engineering team and W&A staff.
  • Apply knowledge of electrical engineering principles, and the use of computer--‐aided design to complete specific design tasks.

Salary Package
The full salary package will be commensurate with and determined by the successful applicants previous experience and relevant qualifications. W & A is able to offer a competitive salary, full medical benefits (medical, vision and dental), 401k, paid vacation and sick days. W&A is an equal opportunity employer. 

To submit your resume, please email Jeff Epler at: jepler@wassoc.com