Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

QuickPro Staffing is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a direct-hire opportunity with a leading industrial manufacturing company.

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer will provide electrical engineering support focused primarily on process control, electrical design, project execution, and technical support for plant operating units. This position will manage capital and expense projects from concept through completion while supporting manufacturing operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and reporting of capital and expense projects, including product upgrades, cost-saving initiatives, and process improvements, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

• Partner with Plant Operations and Maintenance to develop detailed project cost estimates, budgets, equipment installation designs, and project scopes.

• Coordinate project implementation by organizing resources and leading contractors, maintenance personnel, inspectors, and regulatory representatives.

• Analyze electrical equipment, power systems, and control systems and develop solutions to correct issues and improve plant processes.

• Provide engineering and technical support to Mill Operations and Maintenance Teams during equipment upsets, outages, and critical operating conditions.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, safety, and cost reduction.

• Develop or oversee the development of control system strategies, instrumentation, hardware selections, electrical power systems, designs, drawings, and specifications.

• Investigate and troubleshoot recurring electrical system problems and failures and oversee corrective actions.

• Coordinate and oversee electrical installations and modifications while ensuring project performance, cost, schedule, and safety objectives are met.

• Procure electrical equipment and materials required for assigned projects.

• Manage and coordinate outside contractors, subcontractors, and vendors while serving as the company representative.

• Perform SAP responsibilities assigned to the Electrical Engineer role.

• Develop project scopes and cost estimates and prepare Appropriation Requests for capital projects.

Key Skills & Competencies

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong desire to execute capital projects and improve control systems in an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Strong technical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and control system issues.

• Working knowledge of personal computer systems and related software.

• The ability and willingness to develop advanced knowledge of CAD, DCS, PLC controllers, and associated software.

• Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.

• The ability to work effectively with Operations, Maintenance, contractors, vendors, and other technical teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).

• 3+ years of project engineering experience.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation engineering principles.

• Experience with project design and implementation practices.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in an industrial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electrical, power, and instrumentation systems.

• Experience in a paper manufacturing or paper mill environment.

• Experience with industrial PLC, DCS, CAD, and process control systems.

• Experience managing capital projects, contractors, and vendors in a manufacturing setting.