Senior Electrical Engineer
Job Opportunity: Senior Electrical Engineer
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Workplace Type: On-Site
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Role Overview
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting electrical systems at a manufacturing site in Indianapolis. This position provides leadership and technical expertise across power generation, distribution, equipment optimization, and reliability. You'll support major project implementations, maintenance outages, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role reports to the Maintenance and Reliability Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead electrical projects from concept through execution, ensuring safe and reliable operation of power systems.
- Design, optimize, and troubleshoot electrical distribution systems and equipment.
- Provide technical support for plant operations, including maintenance and reliability improvements.
- Maintain documentation for power systems, including design data and performance history.
- Manage the Arc Flash Safety program and maintain ETAP power system modeling software.
- Drive continuous improvement through Preventive Maintenance Optimization (PMO) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Support project engineers and maintenance teams with electrical design and implementation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering.
- 5-7 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in manufacturing or utilities.
- Strong knowledge of power generation and distribution systems.
- Experience with electrical preventive maintenance and outage planning.
- Skilled in troubleshooting MV and LV motor starters, soft starters, and VFDs.
- Familiarity with HV & MV equipment and switchyard facilities.
- Experience with ETAP modeling software is a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across diverse teams.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $98,800 - $131,733 annually (final offer based on experience, skills, and internal equity).
- Incentive Compensation: Eligible for annual performance-based bonus.
- Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with competitive company match.
- Relocation Assistance: Available within the country for qualified candidates.
- Career Development: Access to training, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities.
- Employee Programs: Recognition initiatives and discount programs for everyday products and services.
Commitment to Inclusion
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and respectful workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process for applicants with disabilities.
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