Electrical & Controls Engineer

ANDRITZ; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ in Alpharetta, GA is seeking an experienced Electrical & Controls Engineer to design, develop, and deliver electrical and control projects that boost plant productivity and reliability for North American customers. The role requires a bachelor's in electrical engineering, 5+ years in industrial engineering, PE license, and strong communication skills.

Travel up to 5-20% may be required, with work onsite in the USA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in industrial engineering.
• Experience in pulp & paper is a plus.
• Resourceful, self-managed, and goal driven but able to work in a team.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills (English).
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required.
• Practical knowledge of North American standards.
• Legally entitled to work in the USA.
• Ability and willingness to travel to domestic and international sites (typically 5-20%).

Responsibilities

• Audit industrial facilities and develop preliminary engineering designs and estimates for electrical and control system upgrades.
• Design MV and LV electrical power systems, including electrical room design, equipment specs, motor control and grounding systems, and cable/raceway layouts.
• Perform protection and control systems design and settings.
• Complete electrical control and instrumentation system design including P&ID drawings, control system architecture, and instrumentation systems.
• Design, program and configure DCS and PLC/HMI applications.
• Perform system checkout, testing, and commissioning.
• Prepare tender and construction packages with drawings and installation specifications.

Skills

Communication skills

English (written & spoken)

Travel flexibility

Self-managed

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Our Automation & Digitalization division is currently seeking an experienced Electrical & Controls Engineer to join our Alpharetta, GA office. This position would be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of high quality, innovative electrical and control engineering projects that improve plant productivity, reliability, and sustainability for our North American customers.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Audit industrial facilities and develop preliminary engineering designs and estimates for electrical and control system upgrades;
• Design industrial MV and LV electrical power systems, including electrical room design, equipment specifications, motor control and grounding systems, and cable and raceway sizing and layouts;
• Perform protection and control systems design and settings;
• Complete electrical control and instrumentation system design including P&ID drawings, control system architecture, and instrumentation systems;
• Design, program and configure DCS and PLC/HMI applications;
• Perform system checkout, testing, and commissioning;
• Prepare and evaluate tender and construction packages, including electrical and instrumentation drawings, installation specifications, and other supporting documentation.

#1ANDRITZway Core Behaviors

• Customer Focus
• Ownership for Performance
• Shared Commitment

#1ANDRITZway ALeaders Behaviors

• Lead by Example
• Lead the Business
• Care for People
• Guide the Team

Job Specific Competencies

• See Key responsibilities and qualifications

Qualifications (Required)

When selecting candidates, we will be looking for the following essential skills, abilities, and experience:

• Graduate of a bachelor's or diploma program in electrical engineering (or similar);
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in industrial engineering;
• Experience in pulp & paper an asset;
• Resourceful, self-managed, and goal driven but still able to work effectively in a team;
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills (English);
• Registered as a Professional Engineer is a requirement
• Practical knowledge of North American standards;
• Legally entitled to work in the USA;
• Ability and willingness to travel to domestic and international sites (typically 5-20%).