Electrical Engineer

DSJ Global; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support a growing chemical manufacturing operation. We welcome applications from recent graduates and early-career engineers with internship or co-op experience, as well as experienced engineers looking to take on a larger role in plant reliability, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This individual will play a key role in supporting and enhancing the facility's electrical systems while collaborating with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Manufacturing or process industry experience preferred.
• Understanding of industrial electrical systems, motors, drives, transformers, power distribution, and control systems.
• Exposure to PLCs and process control systems preferred.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for plant electrical equipment and systems.
• Assist with troubleshooting electrical issues to minimize downtime.
• Support maintenance and reliability initiatives to improve equipment performance.
• Participate in electrical and instrumentation projects from concept through implementation.
• Review and maintain electrical drawings, schematics, and documentation.
• Assist with commissioning, startup, and validation of new equipment and upgrades.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and electrical codes.
• Support root cause analyses and develop corrective actions.
• Track project progress, budgets, and timelines for initiatives.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Electrical schematics

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support a growing chemical manufacturing operation. We welcome applications from recent graduates and early-career engineers with internship or co-op experience, as well as experienced engineers looking to take on a larger role in plant reliability, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives. This individual will play a key role in supporting and enhancing the facility's electrical systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams across the site.

The Electrical Engineer will assist with troubleshooting equipment issues, supporting capital projects, improving system reliability, and ensuring electrical systems operate safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for plant electrical equipment and systems.
• Assist with troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime.
• Support maintenance and reliability initiatives focused on improving equipment performance.
• Participate in electrical and instrumentation projects from concept through implementation.
• Review, update, and maintain electrical drawings, schematics, and documentation.
• Assist with commissioning, startup, and validation of new equipment and system upgrades.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Help ensure compliance with company safety standards and applicable electrical codes and regulations.
• Support root cause failure analyses and develop corrective actions.
• Track project progress, budgets, and timelines for assigned engineering initiatives.
• Work with contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams on project execution and maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Internship, co-op, or hands-on engineering experience within manufacturing, chemical processing, oil & gas, power generation, food & beverage, pulp & paper, pharmaceuticals, or a related industrial environment preferred.
• Understanding of industrial electrical systems, motors, drives, transformers, power distribution, and control systems.
• Exposure to PLCs, instrumentation, and process control systems is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Eagerness to learn, develop technically, and grow within the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or co-op experience supporting plant operations, maintenance, reliability, controls, or capital projects.
• Exposure to Allen Bradley PLCs, DCS systems, or industrial automation platforms.
• Experience reading electrical one-lines, P&IDs, and control drawings.
• Knowledge of NFPA, NEC, and general electrical safety practices.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work in a highly automated chemical manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on exposure to plant engineering, reliability, and capital projects.
• Strong mentorship and career development opportunities.
• Collaborative team culture with significant growth potential.
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits package.