Electrical Engineer

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Electrical Engineer . If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for fire protection and safety, we invite you to apply today.

The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property all around the world. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States. With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standard of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment. Our team remains laser-focused on one goal - making the world a safer place.

Job Summary:  The Electrical Engineers are responsible for the planning and design of marine fire detection (alarm) systems, considering the complexities of production, installation, operation maintenance and repair, testing, and other electrical equipment. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Reviewing all the documentation received from the client to ensure that the information is sufficient to design a system that meets their contractual requirements.
• Developing and implementing design schedule for each project.
• Monitoring and maintaining schedules.
• Producing sketches, schematics, preliminary layouts, system function, connection details.
• Ability to provide block diagrams, wiring diagrams, Battery loading conditions (calculations)
• Ensuring that Production has the necessary information and drawings for their project, providing technical and engineering guidance to group leader and other assigned personnel.
• Understanding the resources required and monitoring overall resource levels for the design effort.
• Prepare Data Sheets and purchase requisitions.
• Reviewing and developing Subcontractor Data Requirements Lists (SDRL’s).
• Collaborating with the Engineering Manager throughout each project on any cost or schedule issues.
• Responding to and resolving all owner comments and regulatory comments and issues.
• Ensuring that all Regulatory and Classification material certificates are received of all projects and that they are correct.

What we are looking for: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Certificates/Degrees in fire protection design are a plus, but not required.
• NICET Certifications in any fire system designs is a plus, but not required
• Demonstrated practical understanding of fire detection/alarm system design.
• Good working knowledge of planning, with the ability to schedule and monitor tasks
• Excellent time management and people management skills and the proven ability to work under pressure.
• Effective budget and cost control management skills.
• Proficient use of AutoCad, MS Office programs including Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.

Hiller is a drug-free workplace, an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant.

We are proud to operate according to our Core Values:  Passion to Perform, Trust to Act, Act Responsibly and Make It Fun.

Most employee benefits start from the first day of employment, including:

• Competitive compensation package, including pay advancement opportunities for industry certifications and continuing education
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental & vision insurance, retirement plans, company paid & voluntary life insurance, company paid short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability, critical illness & accident insurance and paid time off
• Company-provided training, tools and equipment, including $150 annual boot allowance for employees required to wear safety boots in their jobs
• Career advancement potential within a growing company.

Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive fire protection solutions and peace of mind to our customers and together let's make the world a safer place.