Electrical Power Systems Engineer – Paperboard Controls

Sonoco Products Co.

Hartsville (SC)

On-site

MXN 1,484,000 - 2,041,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Sonoco Products Co. is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support electrical power systems and motor controls across a network of paperboard operations.

Based in Hartsville, SC, you will work with cross-disciplinary engineers to design, upgrade, and commission electrical systems, ensuring safety and compliance with NFPA 70. You will lead project activities, estimate costs and schedules, develop installation documentation, and collaborate with contractors and internal teams to deliver robust power

Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering is required.
3–5 years of experience in electrical engineering or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and develop electrical power systems up to 35KV.
Design and develop motor controls including variable frequency drives.
Understand and apply Power Systems Studies (Short Circuit, Coordination, Load Flow, Arc Flash).
Create power plans, single lines, control panel layouts, and electrical diagrams using AutoCAD.
Prepare installation documents (cable schedules, conduit layouts, connection drawings).
Provide commissioning/startup support for controls projects.

Skills

Power systems

Motor controls

AutoCAD

SKM Power Tools

NFPA 70

Power system studies

Project management

Documentation

Commissioning

Budget & scheduling

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Power system analysis tools

Job description

Sonoco Products Co. is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support electrical power systems and motor controls across a network of paperboard operations.

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