Electrical Engineer

Quikrete Holdings Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Career Growth

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Quikrete Materials is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support reliable, safe, and efficient operation of plant electrical systems, including motors, drives, power distribution, instrumentation, and control systems. This role involves troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving equipment performance while collaborating with Operations and Maintenance to minimize downtime.

You will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, ensure compliance with safety standards and applicable codes, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or 5+ years of equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, power distribution and motor controls.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, manuals, and specifications.
• Understanding of electrical safety practices and codes.
• Ability to identify root causes and develop effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks safely in conformance with plant rules and policies.
• Supports the design, evaluation, troubleshooting, and improvement of plant electrical systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoots motors, motor control centers, VFDs, distribution, instrumentation, and related gear.
• Collaborates with Operations and Maintenance to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Assists with electrical projects, installations, upgrades, and commissioning.
• Reviews drawings and specifications to support repairs and improvements.
• Maintains documentation of electrical systems and modifications.
• Provides training and guidance to plant personnel on electrical operations.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

At Quikrete Materials, we foster a positive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and cooperation are at the forefront. The primary objective of the Electrical Engineer is to support the reliable, safe, and efficient operation of plant electrical systems and equipment. This position is responsible for evaluating, troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving electrical systems supporting plant operations, including motors, drives, power distribution, instrumentation, and control systems. The Electrical Engineer works closely with Operations, Maintenance, and other departments to improve equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This position supports sustainable operations, maintains a positive standing in the community, and adheres to all company policies, safety standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

What We Offer:

• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of achieving your professional goals without compromising your personal life.
• Career Growth: Join an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution. This is an opportunity to propel your career forward.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with customizable options that meet your needs and those of your family.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Performs all tasks in a safe and professional manner in conformance with plant rules, quality standards, and company policies.
• Supports the design, evaluation, troubleshooting, and improvement of plant electrical systems, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoots electrical issues involving motors, motor control centers, variable frequency drives (VFDs), power distribution systems, instrumentation, and related equipment.
• Works closely with Operations and Maintenance to identify root causes of electrical failures, minimize downtime, and improve equipment reliability.
• Assists with electrical projects, equipment installations, system upgrades, and commissioning activities.
• Reviews electrical drawings, schematics, technical manuals, and specifications to support troubleshooting, repairs, and system improvements.
• Supports preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment performance and extend asset life.
• Ensures electrical systems and work practices comply with applicable electrical codes, company safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborates with Process, Production, Maintenance, and other plant departments to improve operational efficiency, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Assists with identifying opportunities for energy efficiency, cost reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Maintains accurate documentation of electrical systems, equipment modifications, troubleshooting activities, and project updates.
• Coordinates with vendors, contractors, and consultants on electrical equipment, technical solutions, and project execution as needed.
• Provides technical guidance and training to plant personnel on electrical equipment, system operation, and safe work practices.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing while building rapport with team members, vendors, consultants, and customers.
• Participates in troubleshooting and emergency response activities as needed to support continuous plant operations.
• Must be available for occasional overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call support as required by business needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field; or a two-year technical degree with 5+ years of equivalent relevant experience.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, power distribution, motors, motor controls, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, equipment drawings, technical manuals, and specifications.
• Understanding of electrical safety practices, applicable codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to identify equipment issues, determine root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to define relationships between interconnected equipment and plant systems.
• Ability to prioritize and reprioritize work to meet changing business needs.
• Good verbal, numerical, abstract, and accuracy reasoning abilities.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to transfer technical knowledge and provide training to plant personnel.
• Must be able to work overtime, all shifts, holidays, and weekends as required.
• Must display good employability skills, including attendance, job performance, attitude, and willingness to work.
• Due to the nature of this position, it is essential that the teammate be available to report to the designated work site/office and be ready to begin work when scheduled.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening, which may include a physical, background check, and drug screen.