Electrical Project Engineer
DS Smith
- Riceboro, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Technical:
- Perform electrical design in compliance with codes such NEC and NFPA.
- Design Electrical, instrumentation and control systems including switchgear, MCCs, cable sizing, cable trays, grounding systems, VFDs, PLCs, DCS, process instrumentation, etc.
- Prepare electrical schematics, single line diagrams, general arrangements, technical specifications, and formal engineering calculations according to project requirements.
- Ability to interpret P&IDs.
- Ability to study industrial processes/control strategies and audit the performance of equipment and systems.
- Execute design of upgrades and replacements to support capital expansion plans.
- Project Engineering:
- Serve as the electrical capital project engineer subject matter expert (SME) throughout the North America paper division (Riceboro, Ga and Reading, Pa), as assigned.
- For assigned projects, lead as project manager to Develop project scope, roles & responsibilities.
- Generate TIC (total investment cost) estimates and implement capital projects on time and within budget.
- Establish and maintain project schedule partially or in whole using scheduling software by studying project plans, monitoring progress, sequencing project elements and resolving problems.
- Perform competitive bidding process to procure equipment and construction services for projects.
- Supervision of external resources and Support/Manage project construction activities against schedule and budget.
- Interpersonal Skills/Coordination:
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to collaborate with Plant/Mill operations and maintenance personnel, OEMs, project team, insurance and other design consultants, external resources, and construction contractors.
- Ability to work within a team and independently.
- Be willing to lead the project teams.
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering.
- 5 years of Project Engineering experience.
- Self-motivated, detailed oriented, and able to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
- Teamwork and the ability to achieve successful results by supporting the overall business.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs.
- PE license is a plus.
- Full-time
- Travel time: 5-10%, depends on project location