Electrical Engineer for Industrial Projects & CAPEX

Commercial Metals Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Metals Company seeks an experienced engineer to lead capital projects in Knoxville, TN. You will manage budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires hands-on shop work, strong MV/LV power distribution knowledge, and experience with PLCs and automation in manufacturing environments. ABET EE degree or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly technical, detail oriented, organized and self-starter.
• Willingness and ability to work hands-on in the shop with operators on flexible schedules.
• Experience with manufacturing or industrial-scale capital projects.
• Minimum 5 years experience working with low and medium voltage power distribution.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical equipment, with familiarity in PLCs, automation systems, and industrial controls.

Responsibilities

• Initiate communication with external resources (suppliers and contractors) for consistency and improvements.
• Develop budgets and timelines and oversee cost tracking for capital improvements.
• Evaluate project scopes, risks and provide budgeting forecasts, highlighting cost-saving opportunities.
• CAPEX focus: manage investments, track spending, align with strategic plans.
• Analyze and prioritize requirements, aligning with business objectives within project constraints.
• Develop construction specifications, bid packages, budgets, schedules, permitting as needed.
• Assemble and manage a team of engineers, operators, consultants, suppliers, and contractors.
• Oversee project construction activities and coordinate with plant operating departments.
• Coordinate resolution of issues, manage tasks and milestones from inception to completion.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.

Skills

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Hands-on shop work

Industrial capital projects

Low/medium voltage power distribution

Mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneu­m

Education

ABET Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Commercial Metals Company seeks an experienced engineer to lead capital projects in Knoxville, TN. You will manage budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires hands-on shop work, strong MV/LV power distribution knowledge, and experience with PLCs and automation in manufacturing environments. ABET EE degree or equivalent experience is required.