Electrical Engineer, Plant Support(Confidential)

Location: Flexible (Corporate + Site-Based Collaboration)

Travel: ~10%

Who We Are

We are a leading provider of sustainable industrial and materials management solutions, helping organizations reduce environmental impact while improving operational efficiency. With decades of experience and a strong focus on innovation, we partner with clients to transform complex waste streams into valuable resources.

Our mission is to deliver forward-thinking engineering solutions that support a more sustainable and efficient future.

About the Role

Reporting to senior engineering leadership, the Senior Electrical Engineer, Plant Support & Reliability will play a critical role in supporting operations and maintenance across a global network of facilities.

This position is heavily focused on electrical system reliability, troubleshooting, and plant support , while also partnering with design engineering teams on system improvements and project execution.

You'll work across:

• High, medium, and low voltage electrical systems
• Power generation and industrial process environments
• Cross-functional plant, maintenance, and engineering teams

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Engineering Support & Design

• Review and support electrical system designs, including:
  • One-line/three-line diagrams
  • Control schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Arc flash, short circuit, and voltage drop calculations
  • Coordination studies
• Assist in developing scopes of work and coordinating with external engineering firms and contractors

Plant Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide direct technical support to plant and maintenance teams
• Troubleshoot electrical systems across complex industrial equipment and power systems
• Analyze root causes of failures and implement corrective and preventative actions

Commissioning & Field Support

• Support equipment installation, startup, and commissioning activities
• Provide on-site guidance for construction and electrical system integration

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain technical bulletins, best practices, and reliability improvements
• Partner with operations and engineering teams to drive plant performance and productivity
• Ensure alignment with internal standards and OEM guidelines

Requirements

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
• EIT required; PE preferred

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in electrical power distribution
• Background in:
  • Industrial plants, power generation, or heavy process environments
  • High, medium, and low voltage systems

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of:
  • Electrical diagrams, substations, and industrial systems (MCCs, motors, transformers, protection systems)
• Experience with:
  • Protective relaying (SEL strongly preferred)
  • Tools such as SKM, SEL event analysis software, GE EnerVista, or similar

Other Skills

• Strong problem-solving and data analysis capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support multiple facilities
• Effective communication across technical and non-technical audiences
• Willingness to travel up to 30%

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus potential
• Full benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off + holidays
  • Parental leave

Why Join

This is a high-impact opportunity to support critical infrastructure across a diverse portfolio of industrial facilities. You'll play a key role in improving reliability, driving operational excellence, and supporting long-term sustainability initiatives.

In accordance with New York salary transparency requirements, the anticipated annual base salary range for positions is: $100k-$125k annually. Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated project leadership background.

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