Electrical Engineer Capital Projects

Smurfit Westrock plc; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 117,750 - 196,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term bonus incentive

Health, dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to manage multiple capital projects at the Solvay Mill in Syracuse, New York. This role involves overseeing project elements from design to construction, providing essential engineering support, and ensuring technical assistance for equipment. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and have at least five years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $117,750.00 - $196,250.00 and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5 years of experience in electrical engineering or related occupation.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple capital projects, including design and construction management.
• Provide project engineering support to mechanical engineers.
• Supply technical assistance for electrical equipment failure analysis.

Skills

Process design

Power distribution

PLC / DCS

Variable speed drives

Troubleshooting plant electrical equipment

Capital project development

Preventive maintenance planning

Pulp and Paper experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

The Opportunity

The Smurfit Westrock Solvay Mill has an opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join the team as a project manager overseeing multiple capital projects as the company continues its investment in our core business to support the mills client groups.

Job Duties

• Manage multiple capital projects (primarily electrical, instrumentation and/or controls), including design, purchasing, contract and construction management, financial and documentation
• Project development within a structured environment on such things as Front End Loading
• Provide E&I project engineering support to the mechanical project engineers on their projects
• Work with Purchasing Dept. to identify all project materials and equipment for project completion
• Assist in the attainment of general mill goals by serving on special teams or supplying teams with necessary technical support
• Responsible for coordinating engineering and project activities while interacting with Maintenance and Operations
• Supply technical assistance for electrical equipment failure analysis and preservation on existing mill equipment
• Prepare, review and update mill specifications and review management of change proposals
• Provide E&I expertise on maintenance work orders as needed

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology or related field and 5 years of experience in job offered or related occupation.

• Process design, power distribution, PLC / DCS and variable speed drives.
• Capital project development, execution, and installation/commissioning.
• Troubleshooting plant electrical equipment and systems.
• Supporting plant maintenance team on preventive maintenance activities, including equipment obsolescence planning and spare parts procurement strategy.
• Pulp and Paper experience a plus.

Benefits

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence

Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential

A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

The salary range for this position is $117,750.00 - $196,250.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change.