Electrical I&E Engineer - Chemical Plant

iLocatum; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Annual bonus 8–12%

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

iLocatum is seeking an Electrical I&E Engineer in Decatur, AL. The role focuses on maintaining electrical diagrams, NFPA 70E compliance, and defining maintenance programs for electrical and instrumentation systems in a chemical manufacturing setting.

The engineer will work on PLCs, HMIs, DCS, UPS, and low/medium voltage systems, supporting plant design and operations with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET‑accredited program.
• Minimum 2 years experience with PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC drives, power distribution equipment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in facility engineering.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update plant electrical single-line diagrams and Arc Flash labeling.
• Serve as AHJ for NFPA 70E compliance.
• Specify preventive and predictive maintenance for electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Apply knowledge of PLCs, DCS, UPS, and low/DC voltage plant systems.
• Contribute to process equipment specifications to meet plant requirements.

Skills

PLCs

HMIs

AC/DC drives

Power distribution

Substations

Leadership

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited)

Job description

Electrical I&E Engineer

Decatur, AL | $86,000 to $106,000

About The Role

This company is a global technology leader in its segment of the chemical manufacturing industry. The Electrical I&E Engineer will serve as the Site Electrical Engineer within the Maintenance Department, supporting the plant's design and operational needs to ensure safe, efficient operations. This role manages complex issues within electrical and instrumentation systems, contributes to long term planning, and serves as the plant's Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for NFPA 70E compliance.

Schedule

Full time, on site. Role includes standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods, as well as the ability to work at heights and climb stairs or ladders as needed.

Compensation

$86,000 to $106,000 annually, depending on experience, plus a sign on bonus and annual bonus potential of 8 to 12%.

What You'll Do

The Electrical I&E Engineer maintains and updates plant electrical single line diagrams along with associated Arc Flash Analysis and labeling, and serves as the site's Authority Having Jurisdiction for NFPA 70E compliance. This role specifies appropriate preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical and instrumentation equipment, drawing on knowledge of PLCs, instruments, DCS systems, UPS systems, and low voltage (under 600 VAC) plant systems, as well as DC voltage systems supporting PLCs, instruments, DCS, and UPS equipment. The engineer also provides maintenance functional input on new process equipment purchase specifications to ensure they meet plant requirements, and applies strong technical acumen to understand complex manufacturing, design, and operational processes associated with chemical plants and equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university or college
• Minimum 2 years of experience with PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC drives and motors, low and medium power distribution, substations, and power distribution equipment (transformers, circuit breakers, cables, etc.)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in facility engineering
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to lead projects and teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in chemical manufacturing with Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), thermography, and motor circuit analysis

Compensation And Benefits

• $86,000 to $106,000 annually, depending on experience
• Sign on bonus
• Annual bonus potential of 8 to 12%
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off