Sennior Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineer Opportunity
This position is with a leading food manufacturer. In this role, you will be primarily responsible for designing and overseeing electrical and instrumentation upgrades across multiple sites. The position is also responsible for auditing the facilities to ensure they are operating and maintaining the electrical and instrumentation equipment properly.
Essential Functions
- Leading electrical and instrumentation projects from design to full project execution.
- Performing a wide range of engineering tasks by operating computer-assisted design or engineering software and equipment (AutoCAD).
- Collaborating with other engineers and plant personnel for troubleshooting repairs and future projects.
- Ensuring operating and installation standards are met for electrical and instrumentation systems by preparing electrical systems specifications, technical drawings, or topographical maps.
- Performing the necessary detailed calculations in preparing standards, designs, and plans.
- Ensuring compliance with standards, specifications, and codes by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activities.
- Conducting inspections to ensure equipment and systems are in a safe and proper operable condition.
- Preparing reports and compiling data for existing and potential electrical engineering projects.
- Developing specifications for purchases of electrical equipment and materials.
- Supervising and training plant personnel and project team members.
- Estimating material, labor, or construction costs for capital projects and budget preparation.
- Diagnosing and solving electrical problems.
- Working closely with others to install, service, calibrate, and update electrical systems.
- Developing and testing electrical system prototypes or simulated events and making equipment or controls modifications when needed.
Other Requirements
- Working knowledge and experience in designing medium and low voltage systems (12,470V to 24V).
- Working knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E.
- Experience designing PLC cabinets, MCC, and switchboards.
- 10 years of experience in Electrical Engineering in an industrial environment.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology from an accredited school.
- Experience using or willingness to learn necessary software.
- Knowledge of applicable electrical engineering codes.
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Friendly, results-oriented, and collaborative.
- Demonstrates core values including Safety Leadership, Integrity, Openness & Trust, Teamwork, Entrepreneurship, and Social Responsibility.
Working Relationships
This position will build strong working relationships with plant personnel, engineering staff, and third‑party vendors. The role requires strong knowledge and leadership within the industrial electrical field.
Travel Requirements
Up to 50% travel.
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