Electrical Engineer — Capital Projects & Industrial Power

Sonoco Products Company; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 161,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company

Wellbeing tools and resources

Paid time off and holidays

Insurance plans including life and dis

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support 70 plants nationwide, with a focus on design, troubleshooting, and project execution. The role involves collaboration with plant leaders and capital project teams, and requires flexibility to travel up to 30% and work extended hours as needed.

Qualified candidates will have a BS in Electrical Engineering, a PE certification, and 7–10 years of power distribution experience, including design and troubleshooting across

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineering Certification in Electrical Engineering.
• 7–10 years of electrical power distribution experience including power system troubleshooting and design.

Responsibilities

• Provide Electrical Engineering support to capital projects through design and implementation.
• Collaborate with Plant Managers, Plant Maintenance Managers and Capital Project Engineering teams.
• Willing to travel 20–30% of the time to support projects and sites.
• Maintain advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, CAD, project management software).
• Understand Arc Flash requirements for industrial applications and NEC standards.

Skills

Arc Flash knowledge

NEC knowledge

Industrial electrical distribution

Motor controls

Plant lighting

Coordinated drive controls

Project management

CAD

Microsoft Excel

Education

BS Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer Certification (Electrical)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Sonoco Products Company is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support 70 plants nationwide, with a focus on design, troubleshooting, and project execution. The role involves collaboration with plant leaders and capital project teams, and requires flexibility to travel up to 30% and work extended hours as needed.

Qualified candidates will have a BS in Electrical Engineering, a PE certification, and 7–10 years of power distribution experience, including design and troubleshooting across