Electrical Engineer (CRE)

Norsk Hydro; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 110,000 - 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 in North America seeks an Electrical Engineer to lead safe, timely, and cost-effective capital projects from $1M to $40M across extrusion, fabrication, and billet casting facilities. You will own electrical power and controls engineering, drive upgrades, manage installations, startups, and troubleshooting, and collaborate with plant teams and contractors.

The role reports to the Engineering Manager and requires strong experience with industrial power systems, drawing management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment as an electrical engineer.
• 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

Electrical engineering

Power distribution systems

Problem solving

Drawing management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PESHA process

Job description

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you

• Quarterly Profit Sharing
• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Referral Bonuses
• Parental Leave
• On-site Gym & Café

What you will be doing?

Job Summary: This Electrical Engineer will be responsible for leading the safe, timely, and cost-effective execution of capital projects ranging from $1M to $40M in aluminum extrusion, fabrication, and billet casting facilities. This role is responsible for electrical power and controls engineering, including equipment upgrades, design, material and service specification, and managing installations, startups, and troubleshooting. The Electrical Engineer will drive projects from scope definition through execution, collaborating with plant teams, contractors, and maintenance personnel to ensure equipment functionality, reliability, and efficiency. The role also includes recommending improvements to enhance equipment and production system performance. This position reports to Engineering Manager.

Essential Job 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 established 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.

What will make you successful?

• 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)

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

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