Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Distribution

Job Summary

Drive the reliability and performance of critical electrical systems by using data and engineering expertise to reduce unplanned downtime and lifecycle costs. Lead planning and execution of major outages, upgrades, and capital projects while providing hands-on technical support and mentorship to maintenance teams. Serve as a trusted electrical subject-matter expert, solving complex problems, improving standards and practices, and partnering with project teams to deliver safe, on-time, and on-budget plant improvements.

Position specifics

• Location: Cleveland
• Shift: First Shift, Monday through Friday with two planned outages per year where flexibility is required
• Travel: Up to 10%
• Relocation: Relocation support may be provided for qualified candidates

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance: With electrical codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Subject matter expert: For electrical systems
• Specify, design, and support: Electrical feed, control, and power distribution systems
• Maintain: Electrical drawings, documentation, and system records
• Reliability and operational performance: Support plant goals
• Preventive and predictive maintenance: Programs for electrical systems
• Arc Flash program: Maintain and improve
• Repairs and system modifications: Meet code and performance specifications
• Control systems and components: Design and evaluate
• Electrical components: Specify key components, including SCRs, rectifiers, capacitors, and resistors
• Test equipment: Operate and provide training on electrical test equipment
• Contracted maintenance activities: Coordinate across critical plant systems and equipment
• Technologies and advancements: Stay informed on relevant technologies and industry advancements
• Confidential information: Protect
• Essential job requirements: Provide project-related oversight to electricians, technicians, and contractors
• Office tools: Use standard office tools, hand tools, and plant equipment as needed
• Diagnostic and troubleshooting: Perform duties as assigned
• Environmental, Quality, and Safety Management System: Follow requirements

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Seven plus years’ industrial electrical related experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to interpret and apply electrical regulations on a practical basis
• Knowledge of high and medium voltage power distribution systems
• Proficient in the use and interpretations of test equipment such as DVM, process meters, oscilloscope, megger and Hipot
• Knowledge of drives, controls, motion controllers, PLCs, and motors
• Ability to lay out control panels using schematics and I/O mapping
• Demonstrated expertise in project management execution
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Proficient in the advanced features of Microsoft Office products including MS Project

Nice to have

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related advanced degree
• CPM certification or related project management certification
• Supervisory experience in an engineering or maintenance capacity
• Demonstrated ability influencing others without direct authority
• Basic knowledge and aptitude on hydraulic, pneumatic, combustion, machining and mechanical systems
• Experience in development and integration of plant MES systems

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing
• Company-paid life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO)