Electrical Engineer – Capital Projects Leader

Norsk Hydro; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Profit Sharing

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life

Retirement Savings Plan

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Referral Bonuses

Parental Leave

On-site Gym & Café

Job summary

Hydro Extrusions North America is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead capital projects from scope through execution, focusing on electrical power and controls engineering in aluminum extrusion facilities. You will collaborate with plant teams, contractors, and maintenance personnel to ensure reliability, efficiency, and safe operation.

The role reports to the Engineering Manager and requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (required).
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment as an electrical engineer (required).
• Experience managing million dollar capital projects (preferred).
• Experience reviewing and evaluating electrical designs for new industrial equipment (preferred).
• Experience with industrial power distribution systems (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, on-time, and on-budget development and execution of capital projects.
• Provide electrical engineering and design from concept through hand-off using the PESHA process.
• Manage contractors to ensure safe and productive execution of work.
• Collaborate with internal/external engineering resources, equipment suppliers, and construction contractors.
• Perform engineering tasks including problem-solving, design calculations, equipment selection, proposal reviews, and drawing management.
• Ensure proper operation and safety of equipment and processes.
• Recommend and implement changes to improve manufacturing value and system performance.
• Ensure processes are capable, controlled, and meet delivery and cost targets.
• Be present on the shop floor as needed, including accessing equipment via ladders or high reaches to evaluate progress and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

5+ years manufacturing experience

Capital project management

Electrical design review

Industrial power distribution

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Hydro Extrusions North America is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead capital projects from scope through execution, focusing on electrical power and controls engineering in aluminum extrusion facilities. You will collaborate with plant teams, contractors, and maintenance personnel to ensure reliability, efficiency, and safe operation.

The role reports to the Engineering Manager and requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of manufacturing experience.