Electrical Engineering Project M

Electrical Project Engineer
Reports To: Project Engineering - Electrical Lead
High deductible medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, including spouse and children (modest payroll deductions)

• 10 paid holidays per year
• Supplemental leave (used in conjunction with Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave)
• Quarterly bonus structure
• Tuition reimbursement

Job Description: The Electrical Project Engineer applies knowledge and experience to manage projects. The position is also responsible for implementing new designs and upgrades to electrical systems. The Engineer will manage multiple projects often from conception thru commissioning and close-out. Projects include capacity, process and reliability improvements for areas throughout the facility. The Electrical Project Engineer's essential functions include:

Lead and facilitate cross-functional project teams to develop project scope and requirements
Develop and manage project scope, resourcing plan, budget, and schedule
Develop specifications and evaluate technical engineering and equipment bid packages
Administer engineering, equipment purchase, and installation contracts
Coordinate and manage installations and outages
Track and report project performance, schedule, and cost compliance
Review design packages and drawings for compliance with contract documents and Kaiser standards
Coordinate with internal Operations, Maintenance, Technical, and Engineering resources to achieve project objectives
Participate in the final check-out of new installations. This includes factory and site acceptance testing that will assure adherence to functional specifications
Assist in trouble-shooting equipment control and electrical systems
Support electrical safety initiatives and Kaiser's electrical standards
Comply with all Safety, Quality, and Environmental Regulations.
An undergraduate degree in BSEE or BSET is required.
Minimum of 5 years previous electrical engineering experience
Demonstrated experience managing projects in a manufacturing environment
Experience with functional and performance-based specification development
Familiarity with electrical and control system design including key documents such as schematics diagrams, single lines, P&ID and control narratives
Knowledge of low and medium voltage electrical systems, AC/DC motors and drive systems and National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E
Knowledge of control system theory, instrumentation, PLC based control systems and safety systems
Excellent analytical skills including knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Strong Word, Excel, MS Project skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Personal Attributes

Ability to work effectively with operators, maintenance technicians, other engineers and managers
Energetic, disciplined and focused on a team building organization.
Willing to work occasional flexible hours to support 24 x 7 manufacturing operations
Performance Factors

Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
Approximately 80% of the job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. 20% of the job function is required in the plant. There is exposure to operating machinery and a manufacturing environment.

This position has been determined to be a safety-sensitive position and requires a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen that includes marijuana.
There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing an inclusive culture.