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:

1. 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.
2. Electrical Standards Leadership: Develop, maintain, and enforce site-wide electrical standards, championing a culture of safety and compliance.
3. Electrical Safety Champion: Lead initiatives to uphold and enhance our electrical safety culture, driving safety-first practices across the team.
4. Utility Collaboration: Serve as the primary interface with the local utility company, managing high voltage sources and ensuring reliable power delivery.
5. Technical Troubleshooting: Collaborate closely with operations and the electrical team to diagnose and resolve control issues, leveraging your expertise in electrical systems.
6. Infrastructure Evaluation & Strategy: Assess and maintain substation and motor control center infrastructure, developing a forward-looking 5-year strategy for upgrades and enhancements.
7. Capital Project Design: Support capital improvement projects with electrical design expertise, ensuring adherence to local and standards. Potential for expanded involvement in large-scale projects.
8. Reliability Program Leadership: Guide reliability programs for electrical equipment, creating and refining preventative maintenance procedures to ensure long-term operational success.
9. Arc Flash & Coordination Settings: Finalize and maintain arc flash settings using advanced software, and implement coordination settings for 480V substations to optimize performance.
10. Failure Analysis: Lead in-depth failure analysis efforts related to site power distribution, identifying root causes and driving corrective actions.
11. Code Compliance: Interpret and apply NEC, local electrical codes, and NFPA standards to ensure all site operations meet regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

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

Preferred:

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

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

1. Full-time, Monday to Friday.

Location Requirements:

1. 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.