Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

The Senior Electrical Engineer supports efforts throughout the company to optimize the operation, performance, and efficiency of all manufacturing processes.

Benefits

At CalPortland, we're proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That's why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full-time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental, and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and a retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

$135k-$155k annually DOE

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct and train engineers, plant personnel, and outside consultants in support of electrical, automation, and control projects
• Prepare electrical, control, and instrumentation criteria for plant additions and modifications
• Prepare equipment and installation specifications for electrical projects and the electrical portion of plant additions and modifications
• Evaluate equipment and installation proposals and make recommendations for purchase or contracts
• Prepare estimates of cost for electrical portions of plant additions and modifications
• Design electrical power distribution systems, control systems, and instrumentation for plant additions and modifications
• Prepare, review, and approve electrical building permit and engineering drawings for new plants and plant expansion
• Provide field inspections, coordination, and supervision for electrical work on plant additions and modifications
• Provide project commissioning and start-up services
• Analyze electrical and control problems at company locations and find solutions
• Manage capital improvement projects as required
• Participate in multi-discipline engineering activities of project execution
• Participate on the corporate energy management team and work to identify and implement energy efficiency best practices
• Participate in long term strategic planning for company expansions and growth

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering 

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of electrical experience in cement, construction materials, or related manufacturing industries
• Strong knowledge and skills in the areas of electrical design, power distribution and systems, electrical equipment, motors and motor controls, automation, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Strong knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Will be required to travel to company facilities and other meeting locations
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently
• Must be able to work cooperatively with plant and corporate personnel

Preferred: 

• Professional Engineering license
• Experience in cement, asphalt, ready mix, and aggregate plant operations

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing. In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for work that will be performed in the San Francisco area, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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