Electrical Engineer - Capital Projects

Sylvamo; Town of Ticonderoga (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in paper and forest product manufacturing is seeking an Electrical Engineer for their Capital Projects team in Ticonderoga, NY. This mid-senior level role involves overseeing capital projects, ensuring safety and compliance, and collaborating across teams to drive high-quality results in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Benefits

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical experience supporting a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficiency in project management techniques.
• Electrical Power Distribution (EPD) experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee capital projects from concept to completion.
• Develop and present capital investment proposals.
• Manage detailed design and construction.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Technical Expertise

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Electrical Engineer – Capital Projects

Location: Sylvamo – Ticonderoga, NY

Sylvamo’s Ticonderoga paper mill is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to join our Capital Projects team. Reporting to the Capital Engineering Manager, this role will lead and support capital projects across the mill while driving safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. This position requires strong project management and technical expertise to coordinate efforts across operations, maintenance, engineering consultants, vendors, and contractors. The ideal candidate will have experience managing multiple projects across engineering disciplines, with a primary focus on electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Oversee capital projects from concept to completion, ensuring safety, budget control, scheduling, and technical performance.
• Capital Investment Proposals: Develop and present business cases following Sylvamo’s project delivery process.
• Design & Engineering: Manage detailed design and construction, includingPFDs, P&IDs, loop sheets, E/I diagrams, and control systems.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure OSHA, EPA, NFPA 70, NEC, and other safety standards are met in equipment and instrumentation design.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to develop project scopes and execution plans.
• Contractor Oversight: Manage contractor safety, quality, schedule, and cost for assigned projects.
• Startup & Troubleshooting: Lead checkout, commissioning, and startup activities, providing technical support to mill operations and maintenance.
• Change Management: Proactively identify risks, manage scope changes, and develop contingency plans.
• Status Reporting: Provide regular project updates to the mill leadership team.
  
  
  

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• 5+ years of electrical experiencesupporting a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written) to effectively collaborate across teams
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in project management techniques, including estimating, budgeting, and forecasting
• Electrical Power Distribution (EPD) experience is a plus
  
  
  

Key Competencies:

• Project Management & Execution – Ability to manage multiple projects effectively
• Technical Expertise – Strong knowledge of power distribution, controls, and instrumentation
• Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving – Ability to anticipate challenges and develop solutions
• Communication & Leadership – Ability to engage cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Results-Driven – Focused on meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality outcomes
  
  
  

Compensation:

Pay Is Commensurate With Experience And Education.

If you are a results-driven Electrical Engineer looking to take on high-impact projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply!

Sylvamo partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Sylvamo is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off and paid holidays per year.

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Sylvamo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

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