Electrical Engineer III in Wilmington

Energy Jobline ZR; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. seeks an Electrical Engineer to provide hands-on support for equipment construction, installation, debugging, and startup across domestic and international sites. You will oversee teams and contract personnel to ensure safe, efficient project execution.

The role emphasizes control systems, safety on the manufacturing floor, and collaboration with system integrators and technicians to deliver high-quality equipment on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience on manufacturing floor or construction site with safety focus.
• Knowledge of 480VAC and below power systems.
• Hands-on equipment work with standard tools and measurement devices.
• Ability to translate requirements into equipment designs and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand process and equipment functions and control logic.
• Interface with system integrators to deliver integrated equipment on time and budget.
• Assist in developing control systems for new equipment and modifications.
• Industrialize and reduce cost of new designs with cross-functional teams.
• Support initial equipment setup and debugging to turnover to operations.
• Supervise internal or contract personnel during installation and conversion.
• Perform troubleshooting and direct techs to replace defective components.
• Review and modify installation checklists, drawings, and schedules.

Skills

Electrical Engineer

Hands-on tooling

Safety focus

Interpret specs

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Beckhoff PLC

B&R PLC

SCADA/HMI

PID control

Job description

Duration:

06 Months

Hours of Work/Work Schedule:

40 hours+ M-F, adjusted hours and weekends may be required based on where the project is in the project life cycle.

Role Summary

• We are seeking a Electrical Engineer to provide hands-on engineering support for equipment construction, installation, debugging, and startup at both domestic and international locations.
• This role plays a key part in overseeing internal teams and contract personnel during installation and conversion projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn & understand process & equipment functions in area of responsibility, including system analog and digital I/O requirements, control sequence logic, fail safe states and recovery sequences.
• Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to successfully deliver fully integrated process equipment systems to plants on time, on-budget and that satisfy performance measures.
• Assist in developing integrated industrial control systems for new manufacturing equipment and modification of existing equipment.
• Work closely with the Technology Development, Manufacturing Engineering and Operations groups to industrialize and reduce cost of new equipment designs.
• Support initial equipment set-up and debug up to the point of turnover to operations.
• Supervise and provide direction to internal or contract engineering techs, internal maintenance, and outside contract trades during all aspects of equipment installation and conversion such as demolition, construction, installation, testing, and debug of production equipment.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting, direct engineering techs and trades as necessary to replace defective components and execute changes to solve equipment/process issues.
• Review, "redline", and modify existing installation checklists, machine part lists, illustrations, machine specs, schedules, and complete drawing packages including follow-up with drafting services.

Required Education & Skills

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 - 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working on a manufacturing floor or construction environment, with a strong focus on job site safety and proactive safety approach.
• Knowledge of power systems for 480VAC and below.
• Ability to work hands-on with the equipment using typical hand tools, instruments, and measurement/alignment devices.
• Ability to interpret engineering requirements and translate them into equipment designs and schematics.

Desired Skills

• Experience using AutoCAD®, AutoCAD Electrical, Windows, MS Office suite including Power Point, Excel, Word. PLC and PC based systems, Beckhoff PLC / Motion Control, B&R PLC Control, Automated equipment systems experience.
• Background in manufacturing or construction environments.
• Strong communication, presentation, and project management capabilities.
• PLC code development to achieve desired operation/throughput of new and existing production equipment.
• SCADA/HMI development, PID control theory knowledge, Electro/mechanical technical understanding.
• Experience in optical fiber manufacturing is a plus.
• Travel Requirements
• Typical travel can range from a few days to a few weeks during the project initiation phase. During the deployment phase of the project, travel may be full-time.

Company Description

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. (TSCTI) is one of the fastest-growing IT Services Integrators and Workforce Solutions providers in the United States. Founded in 1997, TSCTI is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with a workforce of 6,000+ professionals, including 600+ Cybersecurity Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), delivering mission-critical solutions across all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico.

Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, and McLean, VA, with 14 regional offices nationwide, TSCTI provides comprehensive solutions in Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Modernization, DevSecOps, Managed Services, Workforce Solutions, and Healthcare Staffing. We are a trusted partner to Federal, State, Local, Education (SLED), Healthcare, and Commercial organizations, delivering innovative technology and talent solutions that enable our clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As one of the nation's leading Healthcare Workforce Solutions providers, TSCTI supports federal healthcare systems, Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers, state and local healthcare agencies, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, long-term care facilities, and commercial healthcare organizations. We recruit and place highly qualified healthcare professionals across a wide range of specialties, including physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, allied health professionals, behavioral health specialists, laboratory personnel, pharmacy professionals, and healthcare administrative staff. Our healthcare solutions ensure continuity of care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.

With a strong commitment to quality and compliance, TSCTI operates through CMMI Level 3 (Development & Services) and ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certified processes, ensuring consistent service excellence, operational maturity, and information security. Today, we proudly support 14 of the 15 Federal Executive Departments, 37 Federal agencies, 50 State governments, 115+ Local agencies, 37 School Districts, numerous healthcare organizations, and 80+ Fortune 500 and commercial clients.

TSCTI has earned numerous industry recognitions, including being named among Forbes America's Best Large Employers, Forbes Best Employers for Veterans, Forbes Best Employers for Tech Workers, Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for , and a 13-time Inc. 5000 honoree. The company has also been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work and continues to expand its capabilities through strategic innovation, acquisitions, and investments in emerging technologies.

At TSCTI, our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented workplace where innovation thrives and careers flourish. Whether delivering cutting-edge technology solutions or connecting exceptional talent with meaningful careers, we consistently exceed our clients' expectations while empowering our employees to succeed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.