Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: Kinston, NC

Salary: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Electrical Engineer to take on a pivotal role in driving power distribution and electrical safety at our manufacturing site. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with both cutting-edge technology and legacy systems, contributing to the ongoing reliability and continuous improvement of our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Power Distribution Expertise: Provide comprehensive engineering support for all aspects of power distribution, including medium and low voltage systems, ensuring seamless operations across the site.
• Electrical Standards Leadership: Develop, maintain, and enforce site-wide electrical standards, championing a culture of safety and compliance.
• Electrical Safety Champion: Lead initiatives to uphold and enhance our electrical safety culture, driving safety-first practices across the team.
• Utility Collaboration: Serve as the primary interface with the local utility company, managing high voltage sources and ensuring reliable power delivery.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Collaborate closely with operations and the electrical team to diagnose and resolve control issues, leveraging your expertise in electrical systems.
• Infrastructure Evaluation & Strategy: Assess and maintain substation and motor control center infrastructure, developing a forward-looking 5-year strategy for upgrades and enhancements.
• Capital Project Design: Support capital improvement projects with electrical design expertise, ensuring adherence to local and national standards. Potential for expanded involvement in large-scale projects.
• Reliability Program Leadership: Guide reliability programs for electrical equipment, creating and refining preventative maintenance procedures to ensure long-term operational success.
• Arc Flash & Coordination Settings: Finalize and maintain arc flash settings using advanced software, and implement coordination settings for 480V substations to optimize performance.
• Failure Analysis: Lead in-depth failure analysis efforts related to site power distribution, identifying root causes and driving corrective actions.
• Code Compliance: Interpret and apply NEC, local electrical codes, and NFPA standards to ensure all site operations meet regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience in a plant manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with E&I drawings, including electrical schematics, logic diagrams, and P&I diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for power distribution systems, using a combination of drawings, diagnostic data, and field observations.
• Experience in sizing electrical installations and specifying equipment for site upgrades.

Preferred:

• Proven track record of safely executing electrical work in an industrial setting.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, single-loop controllers, and process interlocks.
• Knowledge of electrical standards and Process Safety Management (PSM) procedures.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting substation diagnostics and working with B-phase grounded and high resistance ground systems.

Benefits

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: $90,000 - $130,000 per year.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including 401(k) matching, dental, health, vision, and life insurance, as well as paid time off.
• Impactful Role: Be a key player in maintaining and enhancing the safety and reliability of our manufacturing operations.
• Growth Opportunities: Expand your role to include design for large capital projects and become a mentor to the electrical team.

Schedule:

• Full-time, Monday to Friday.

Location Requirements:

• Must be able to commute to Kinston, NC, or be willing to relocate before starting work.

If you are a dedicated Electrical Engineer with a passion for safety, innovation, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our team.