Electrical Project Engineer

About the role

The Electrical Project Engineer will implement projects in the converting and shipping areas, starting from the idea/concept phase through design, installation, commissioning, and optimization. They will utilize engineering expertise to complete detailed design, PLC programming, VFD and HMI development, and will solve complex problems to support customers.

Responsibilities

• Partner with manufacturing engineers during the conceptual phase of projects to assist in project feasibility.
• Partner with project managers to determine scope of work, deliverables, and project execution strategies.
• Develop engineering and capital cost estimates and schedules for the electrical portions of assigned projects.
• Manage multiple projects in different phases at the same time, flowing to the work as required.
• Utilize innovative thinking for detailed design engineering.
• Provide safety and reliability solutions up front in every project.
• Review/verify engineering standards for OEM supplied equipment.
• Develop bid packages for project installations.
• Identify project risks and assist in mitigating impacts to the project.
• Apply economic thinking when evaluating alternatives, equipment, vendors, and contractors.
• Field support on major milestones in engineering, construction, startup, and commissioning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or 5+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Academic or professional experience with Industrial Control Systems (PLCs, VFD’s, HMI’s).
• Knowledge in Rockwell Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View, Ignition, Rockwell Powerflex and Kinetix drives, Cognex vision systems, and Ethernet/IP, deviceNet, ControlNet communication protocols.
• Experience in interpreting and applying NFPA and OSHA requirements pertaining to electrical safe work practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering.
• Project Management experience in forecasting, budgeting, project closeout.

Skills

• Industrial Control Systems (PLCs, VFD’s, HMI’s).
• Rockwell Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View, Ignition, Rockwell Powerflex and Kinetix drives, Cognex vision systems, and Ethernet/IP, deviceNet, ControlNet communication protocols.
• Interpretation and application of NFPA and OSHA requirements.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.