Electrical Engineer - Capex & Industrial Projects

Commercial Metals

Knoxville (TN)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage

Day 1 Paid-time Off

401(k) company match

Lifestyle Benefit $500 annually

Bonuses

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Commercial Metals seeks an Electrical Engineering professional to lead capital projects at our Knoxville facilities. You will manage budgets, schedules, and scopes, coordinating engineers, operators, suppliers, and contractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires hands-on shop engagement, heavy focus on HV distribution, PLCs, and automation. A 4-year ABET-accredited degree is required, with 5+ years in industrial capital projects and related mechanical/electrical systems

Qualifications

Strong communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
Highly technical, detail oriented, organized and self-starter.
Willingness and ability to work hands-on in the shop with operators on flexible schedules.
Experience with manufacturing or industrial-scale capital projects.
Minimum 5 years experience working with low and medium voltage power distribution.
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical equipment, with familiarity in PLCs, automation systems, and industrial controls.

Responsibilities

Initiate communication with resources external to company (suppliers and contractors) for consistency and improvement initiatives.
Develop detailed budgets and timelines and oversee cost tracking for capital improvements.
Evaluate project scopes and potential risk factors. Provide accurate budgeting forecasts and highlight cost-saving opportunities to mitigate financial risks.
CAPEX: focus on managing capital expenditures, including evaluating investments in major assets and ensuring alignment with strategic plans.
Analyze and prioritize requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and feasibility within project constraints.
Develop construction specifications, bid packages, budget cost estimates, schedules, permitting, etc., as required to insure completion on time and within budget.
Assemble and manage a team of engineers, operators, consultants, suppliers, and contractors to execute projects.
Oversees project construction activities and coordinates implementation with plant operating departments.
Coordinate and expedite issue resolution, managing tasks and milestones from inception to completion.
Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.