Electrical Engineer

Ingevity; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingevity is seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide engineering support for capital projects from concept to completion at our manufacturing sites in the United States. You will work with production, maintenance and engineering teams to improve the reliability and safety of electrical, instrumentation and control systems.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and has 5–8 years of experience with industrial power systems, high-voltage distribution, and capital

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–8 years of experience with industrial power and electrical systems.
• Experience supporting maintenance and production operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems preferred.
• Ability to support capital projects from conception through implementation and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong safety leadership.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation for instrumentation, electrical, and control systems.
• Support safety program initiatives, root cause analyses, and operational stewardship.
• Assist in capital projects, monitoring scope, cost, budget, performance and schedule.
• Apply engineering standards to electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Provide technical support to Operations through troubleshooting and continuous improvement methods.
• Foster relationships within the engineering team and plant functions.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, coordination, and reporting.
• Support development and evaluation of capital project proposals and studies.

Skills

Industrial power systems

Electrical distribution

Capital projects

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Family Group: Engineering Are you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people’s lives? Meet Ingevity. At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner. Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person’s unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world. Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we’d love for you to join Ingevity!

The Electrical Engineer provides engineering support for capital projects from concept to completion, including cost estimates, design, procurement, construction support, startup assistance, and documentation. Additional responsibilities include working with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to support project roadmaps and improve the reliability, safety, and performance of plant electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.

Essential Functions

• Support the maintenance of accurate and effective documentation for instrumentation, electrical, and control systems
• Participate in safety program initiatives, root cause failure analyses, and operational stewardship activities
• Support the execution of capital projects and assist in monitoring project scope, cost, budget, performance, and schedule objectives
• Apply engineering standards and best practices to electrical, instrumentation, and control systems
• Provide technical support to the Operations Team through troubleshooting, problem solving, and Continuous Improvement methods
• Build and maintain effective working relationships within the engineering team and with other plant functions
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, coordination, and status reporting
• Support the development, coordination, review, and evaluation of capital project proposals and engineering studies
• Other duties as assigned

Non-Essential Functions

• Support training activities for production, maintenance, and technical personnel on an as-needed basis to ensure compliance with NFPA guidelines and OSHA regulations
• Follows safety procedures and wears appropriate PPE
• Practices the IngeviWay

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Five (5) to eight (8) years of experience with industrial power and electrical systems, including high-voltage power distribution and experience supporting maintenance and production operations in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of electrical engineering principles and their practical application in an industrial facility
• Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems is preferred
• Ability to support capital projects from conception through implementation and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be an active and engaged safety leader to build and maintain a strong safety culture and achieve zero personal and process safety incidents

Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect – a culture where everyone belongs.

Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Ingevity (NYSE: NGVT) is a global specialty materials company that develops advanced carbon and engineered materials solutions that improve mobility, strengthen and extend the life of infrastructure and enhance industrial processes. With a century of innovation, we work closely with customers to solve technical challenges and deliver materials that improve performance and environmental outcomes in essential applications. Our portfolio includes Performance Materials activated carbon technologies for emissions control and filtration; Pavement Technologies solutions for high-performance pavement applications and dispersants for crop protection; and Advanced Polymer Technologies specialty polymers for coatings and industrial applications. Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, Ingevity operates from 17 locations worldwide and employs approximately 1,400 people. Learn more at ingevity.com.