Electrical Engineer

Morton Salt, Inc.; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton Salt, Inc. seeks an Electrical Project Engineer to support underground mining electrical systems from design through commissioning. You will manage capital and expense projects, collaborate with Operations and Maintenance, and drive reliability improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 3+ years in mining or heavy industry, and experience with switchgear, MCCs, transformers, and PLCs. Field work includes underground environments and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
• Minimum 3 years of electrical engineering experience in mining, heavy industrial, or similar environments.
• Experience with electrical design, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Knowledge of one-line diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Experience with switchgear, transformers, MCCs, motors, VFDs, and protection systems.
• Ability to read and develop electrical diagrams and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage electrical capital and expense projects from design through installation and closeout.
• Provide engineering support for underground and surface mine electrical distribution systems.
• Support protection systems, MCCs, motors, VFDs, and related equipment.
• Review drawings, specifications, and documentation for electrical projects.
• Coordinate contractors and internal resources; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Troubleshoot electrical failures and improve equipment reliability.
• Assist with startup, commissioning, and field acceptance of projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability, energy efficiency and productivity.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Electrical diagrams

PLCs & controls

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE/EIT preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Power-system analysis software

Job description

Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments – at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Job Summary

The Electrical Project Engineer at Weeks Island provides electrical engineering and project support for underground mining operations. This position is responsible for the design, installation, commissioning, reliability, and improvement of mine electrical systems and infrastructure. The role manages electrical capital and expense projects from concept through completion and works closely with Operations and Maintenance to troubleshoot electrical issues, improve equipment reliability, and safely integrate new or modified equipment.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and execute electrical capital and expense projects from design through installation, commissioning, and closeout.
• Provide engineering support for underground and surface mine electrical distribution systems and infrastructure.
• Support electrical systems including switchgear, transformers, motor control centers (MCCs), motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and related mining equipment.
• Develop and review electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, equipment specifications, and technical documentation.
• Support electrical power studies, including short-circuit, protective-device coordination, load-flow, and arc-flash analysis.
• Support PLCs, instrumentation, controls, and automation systems used in mining operations.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance to troubleshoot electrical failures, perform root-cause analysis, and improve equipment reliability.
• Provide engineering support for underground equipment installation, testing, startup, and commissioning.
• Identify opportunities to improve electrical safety, reliability, energy efficiency, and mine productivity.
• Prepare project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and capital funding requests.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and internal resources performing electrical project work.
• Ensure electrical projects and installations meet applicable safety, regulatory, and engineering requirements.

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, and/or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of electrical engineering experience in mining, heavy industrial, manufacturing, or a similar environment.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical power distribution and electrical equipment.
• Experience with switchgear, transformers, MCCs, motors, VFDs, and electrical protection systems.
• Experience with electrical design, equipment specification, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Ability to read and develop electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, instrumentation, and industrial controls.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.
• Ability to work in underground and surface mining environments.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred

• Electrical engineering experience in an underground mining environment.
• Experience with medium-voltage mine power distribution systems.
• Experience with underground mining equipment and electrical infrastructure.
• Experience with short-circuit, coordination, load-flow, and arc-flash studies.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, automation, and industrial control systems.
• Experience with electrical power-system analysis software and AutoCAD.
• Experience managing mining capital projects and electrical contractors.
• Professional Engineer (PE) designation or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Experience in salt, hard-rock, or other underground mining operations.

Work Environment

Field work will include underground and surface industrial environment where potential dust, high temperatures, and other industrial and mine related hazards may be encountered. High work will be needed for measurement and monitoring activities.

At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.