Electrical Engineer

Georgia Pacific; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join its Design Services Group in the Southeast US. You will support Building Products, Cellulose, and Corrugated divisions, focusing on machinery controls across the project lifecycle from development to startup, improving safety, reliability and cost efficiency at our facilities.

The role requires hands-on electrical design, project leadership, and collaboration with internal teams and external consultants, with travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or similar with 4+ years of industrial electrical engineering design experience, or 6+ years designing and supporting industrial electrical systems.
• Capable of designing, programming, and troubleshooting systems based on Rockwell ControlLogix and FactoryTalk View platforms; SME on projects.
• Knowledge of grounding, lighting, LV power distribution, and NEC requirements for industrial electrical installations.
• Competent in creating Electrical Plans, Schematics, Interconnection Drawings, PLC sets, and Single-Line Diagrams.
• Experience assembling specifications, standards, and compliance documentation for bid packages.
• Proven ability to work in heavy industrial facilities, with travel up to 30% and field readiness.

Responsibilities

• Project Execution: Develop, design, procure, construct, and commission electrical projects per specs, safety codes, and customer needs.
• Design Leadership: Provide SME support and validate designs produced by external firms.
• Engineering Design & Collaboration: Use CAD software to create deliverables and coordinate with customers and stakeholders.
• Compliance & Standards Management: Ensure installations meet standards and regulatory codes; manage testing procedures.
• Cost Estimation & Budgeting: Estimate engineering, equipment, material, labor, and construction costs for approvals.
• Safety & Reliability Focus: Drive electrical initiatives to improve safety, reliability, and cost-efficiency.

Skills

Rockwell ControlLogix

FactoryTalk View

AutoCAD

Electrical design

Industrial networking

PLC troubleshooting

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Electrical testing

Job description

Your Job

As an Electrical Engineer, you'll serve within Georgia-Pacific's Design Services Group, supporting the Building Products, Cellulose and Corrugated Divisions' Operations and capital projects. With a focus on machinery controls, this role executes throughout the full project lifecycle-from development, engineering design, construction, and startup-directly impacting safety, reliability, and cost-efficiency at our facilities.

Candidates for this position will primarily support our Building Products facilities in the Southeast and should be based in the southeastern United States.

What You Will Do

• Project Execution: Perform electrical project development, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring installations align with specifications, safety codes, and customer requirements.
• Design Leadership: Provide subject matter expertise as needed for consultant-led projects; review and validate design packages and project documentation developed by external engineering firms.
• Engineering Design & Collaboration: Use computer-assisted design software, such as AutoCAD and Rockwell, to produce engineering deliverables for projects assigned; partner with customers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver optimized project solutions.
• Compliance & Standards Management: Oversee installation and construction activities, ensuring compliance with standards and regulatory codes, while managing documentation and testing procedures.
• Cost Estimation & Budgeting: Estimate engineering, equipment, material, labor, and construction costs to support project budgeting and approvals.
• Safety & Reliability Focus: Actively drive electrical initiatives that enhance safety, reliability, and cost-efficiency within project specifications.
• Multi-Project Management: Oversee multiple projects concurrently, managing deadlines, deliverables, and quality standards with approximately 30% travel or as required.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Education & Experience: BS in Electrical Engineering or similar with 4+ years of industrial electrical engineering design experience, or 6+ years designing and supporting industrial electrical systems.
• Technical Proficiency: Capable of designing, programming, and troubleshooting systems based on Rockwell ControlLogix and FactoryTalk View platforms. Candidate should be able to act as SME or design engineer depending on the project needs. Design and support industrial networks, device integrations, and communication between PLC's, drives, and process equipment.
• General Knowledge: Grounding, lighting, LV power distribution, and NEC requirements for industrial electrical installations.
• AutoCAD Skills: Competency in creating Electrical Plans, Schematics, Interconnection Drawings, PLC sets, and Single-Line Diagrams.
• Bid Package Preparation: Experience assembling specifications, standards, and compliance documentation for competitive bidding.
• Industrial Field Readiness: Professional experience working in heavy industrial facilities. Physically able to work on and around industrial equipment, including climbing ladders and stairs, and wearing PPE in designated areas.
• Self-Directed Execution and Plant Engagement: Self-directed, contribution motivated professional with a proven ability to operate independently, build strong plant relationships, and execute work effectively in field environments, with a commitment to continuous learning.
• Travel:Able and willing to travel up to 30% (project dependent).

What Will Put You Ahead

• Motion Applications: Practical experience specifying, commissioning, and troubleshooting Kinetix or Delta RMC motion systems.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiar with NFPA and OSHA standards for electrical safety.
• Project Cost & Schedule Estimation: Proficient in developing cost estimates for engineering and construction activities
• Power Systems Knowledge: Ability to specify and procure MV and LV Switchgear, Transformers, MCCs, and related equipment up to 15kV. Experience with protective relays such as Schweitzer. Experience with short circuit studies, overcurrent device coordination, and arc flash hazard analysis.
• Professional Certifications: EIT or PE licensure in at least one state.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

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