Electrical Engineer

GE Appliances, a Haier company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead plant electrical infrastructure, capital equipment, and facility projects on a large manufacturing campus in Louisville, KY. You will manage electrical distribution, support installations and retooling, coordinate contractors, and ensure safe, on-schedule, and within-budget execution.

You will collaborate with maintenance, operations, AME teams, skilled trades, and external contractors to maintain compliant plant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 7+ years in procurement, testing, installation, and support of manufacturing equipment and infrastructure.
• Experience managing capital equipment procurement projects, including specs, supplier selection, reviews, installation/qualification.
• Experience in a large-scale manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, codes and construction practices.
• Ability to read single-line drawings, ladder logic/control drawings, electrical power drawings, and instrumentation and control drawings.
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in team-based or self-managed environments with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain plant-level electrical distribution single-line drawings.
• Oversee power distribution and coordination across the site.
• Evaluate and update breaker settings, coordination studies, short circuit studies, voltage drop calculations, and arc flash models.
• Coordinate specifications, vendor selection, purchase, and installation of high-voltage electrical distribution gear.
• Provide technical expertise on electrical infrastructure constraints, utility bottlenecks, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate electrical disconnects, cleanup, and removal of existing equipment for retooling.
• Define power requirements, feeder locations, and installation needs with AMEs; document accordingly.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and startup activities.
• Perform detailed design for large projects: drawings, load calculations, coordination studies, voltage drop, and equipment specs.
• Lead design reviews and provide field inspection for electrical systems, security, fire alarms, data/telecom, instrumentation and controls.
• Review and approve changes to electrical drawings and documentation; manage change records with electrical impacts.
• Support subcontracting, oversee contractor performance, and ensure safety/environmental compliance.
• Apply HOP principles to prioritize health and safety in projects and changes.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Ladder logic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

EIT/PE registration (preferred)

Job description

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities.

Interested in joining us on our journey?

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead and support plant electrical infrastructure, capital equipment, and facility-related projects across a large manufacturing campus. This role is responsible for managing electrical distribution systems, supporting equipment installations and retooling activities, coordinating contractors and vendors, and ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget. The Electrical Engineer will work closely with maintenance, operations, AME teams, skilled trades, and external contractors to support business needs and maintain safe, reliable, and compliant plant electrical systems.

Position

Electrical Engineer

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain single-line drawings for plant-level electrical distribution systems.
• Oversee power distribution and coordination across the site.
• Evaluate and update breaker settings, coordination studies, short circuit studies, voltage drop calculations, and arc flash models to support ongoing manufacturing changes.
• Coordinate specifications, vendor selection, purchase, and installation of high-voltage electrical distribution gear.
• Provide technical expertise on electrical infrastructure constraints, utility bottlenecks, and corrective actions.

Equipment Installation and Retooling Support

• Coordinate electrical disconnects, cleanup, and removal of existing equipment being dispositioned for retooling.
• Work with equipment AMEs to define power requirements, feeder locations, and installation needs, and document accordingly.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and startup activities.

Design, Review, and Field Support

• Perform detailed design for large projects, including:
• Drawing mark-ups
• Load calculations
• Coordination studies
• Short circuit calculations
• Voltage drop calculations
• Equipment specifications
• Compliance with applicable codes and company standards
• Conduct design reviews for large projects to ensure system compatibility, conformance, and constructability.
• Provide field inspection and implementation support for:
• Electrical systems
• Security systems
• Fire alarm systems
• Data/telecom systems
• Instrumentation and controls
• Review electrical power, instrumentation, and control drawings.
• Review and approve changes to electrical drawings and related documentation.
• Review and approve change records that have electrical impacts to validated systems.

Safety, Compliance, and Contractor Coordination

• Support and drive an efficient subcontracting process in collaboration with the maintenance group.
• Oversee outsourced work to ensure contractor performance, quality, and compliance.
• Drive a safe and environmentally compliant project environment, especially for high-risk work such as:
• High-voltage work
• Working at heights
• Demolition
• Abatement
• Maintain compliance with training, safe work plans, Avetta utilization, and company safety processes.
• Ensure all equipment and installations comply with applicable industry and governmental EHS standards.
• Apply Human Organizational Performance (HOP) principles to prioritize health and safety in all projects and process changes.

Operational and Team Support

• Provide technical support to maintenance and operations teams on electrical-related issues.
• Support teams on plant projects and day-to-day business needs.
• Identify, scope, and manage energy conservation projects.
• Work effectively across cross-functional teams, including salaried employees, shop floor operators, skilled trades, suppliers, and contractors.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related engineering discipline, or equivalent hands‑on technical/manufacturing experience.
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, testing, installation, and support of manufacturing equipment, infrastructure, and process improvement.
• Experience managing capital equipment procurement projects, including specification development, supplier selection, technical reviews, and installation/qualification.
• Previous experience in a large-scale manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, standards, codes, and construction practices.
• Ability to read and interpret:
• Single-line drawings
• Ladder logic/control drawings
• Electrical power drawings
• Instrumentation and control drawings
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and electrical system design techniques.
• Knowledge of the full project lifecycle, including initiation, design, construction, and commissioning/validation.
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both team-based and self-managed environments with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT or PE registration preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with high-voltage electrical distribution equipment and plant infrastructure systems.
• Experience supporting validated systems and change management processes.
• Experience coordinating contractors, subcontractors, and plant maintenance resources.
• Prior leadership or people‑management experience is preferred but not required.

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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