Electrical & Controls Engineer

Andritz AG; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ AG in Alpharetta, GA is seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineer to support mills’ electrical and control systems, and to design, develop, and deliver high-quality projects that boost productivity, reliability, and energy efficiency for North American customers.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, 5+ years of industrial experience, and the ability to travel 5–20%. Proficiency in design, programming, and commissioning of DCS/PLC systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or diploma in electrical engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in industrial engineering.
• Experience with pulp & paper industry is a plus.
• Willingness to travel 5–20% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Audit facilities and develop preliminary designs and estimates for electrical and control system upgrades.
• Design MV/LV power systems, room design, equipment specs, and grounding systems.
• Design, program and configure DCS/PLC/HMI applications.
• Perform protection and control system calculations and settings.
• Develop electrical and instrumentation drawings (P&ID) and system architecture.
• Support commissioning, testing, and handover of projects.
• Prepare tender and construction packages with drawings and specs.
• Collaborate with site operations for upgrades and troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer licensure (PE)

Tools

Foxboro DCS

PLC/HMI software

P&ID and control systems software

Job description

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Job title: Electrical & Controls Engineer

Job family: Engineering

Business area: Automation & Digitalization

Contract location: Alpharetta, GA, US

Location type: Office Location / Office-based

Contract type: Permanent

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

Brief Description

Our Automation & Digitalization division is currently seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineers in Alpharetta, GA. This position would be responsible for the supporting the mills electrical and control systems as well as 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.
• Support mill operations with upgrades and troubleshooting electrical systems and control systems

#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);
• Ability to register as a Professional Engineer would be considered an asset.
• 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%).

Other Valued Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Preferred)

• Foxboro DCS programming and/or configuration experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.