Electrical Engineer

DSJ Global; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global seeks an Electrical Engineer to support a growing chemical manufacturing operation in Huntsville, Alabama. We welcome recent graduates, early-career engineers with internships, and experienced professionals pursuing plant reliability, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role involves troubleshooting equipment, supporting capital projects, improving system reliability, and ensuring electrical systems operate safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Internship, co-op, or hands-on experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems and control concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for plant electrical equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime.
• Support maintenance, reliability initiatives, and capital projects.
• Review and maintain electrical drawings, schematics, and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Assist with commissioning, startup, and validation of new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and electrical codes.
• Track progress and budgets for engineering initiatives.

Skills

Electrical systems

PLC & instrumentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Electrical schematics

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.