Electrical Project Engineer

Domtar Corporation; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for learning and growth

Job summary

Domtar Corporation is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer in Plymouth, NC. This full-time role involves managing major capital and expense projects in alignment with safety and operational excellence standards.

You'll be responsible for project leadership, compliance with EHS regulations, and communication with stakeholders. A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years in an industrial setting are required. Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an industrial mill setting as an Electrical, Mechanical, or Project Engineer.
• Experience in construction management and/or maintenance in an industrial/process plant.
• Ability to read blueprints and other diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day execution of major capital and expense projects.
• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations and procedures.
• Provide project leadership and feedback to ensure milestones are met.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Location: Plymouth, NC, US, 27962

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

Electrical Project Engineer

The Electrical Project Engineer is responsible for assisting the business in the accomplishment of objectives by participating in the management of day‑to‑day execution of major capital and expense projects. Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, this position ensures all strategies, capital planning, engineering, procurement, and construction is done in the safest and most cost‑effective manner and assures that capital projects comply with all government and company standards, policies, and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Ensure all EHS regulations and procedures are incorporated into managing projects. This includes contractors, vendors, and consultants.
• Establish detailed project plans and metrics, work plans, schedules, resource plans and status reports. Identify project risk gaps and create risk mitigation plans. Emphasis will be on HSE planning and compliance for capital projects.
• Analysis of process & design engineering, optimization, preparation of PFDs and P&IDs, technology packages, basis of design documents, basic design packages, equipment specifications, capital and operating costs estimates and SOPs.
• Provide project leadership, work direction, and feedback. Influence the work of others to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met.
• Communication and reporting status to executives and all other key stakeholders e.g., status reports, executive briefings, cost reporting, etc.
• Provide cost benefit analysis (CBA) on selected business processes to assemble or provide input into the business case, including process improvement recommendations on quality, delivery, and cost.
• Negotiate supply and service contracts with third parties.
• Provide technical support in solving issues in an integrated cross‑functional team environment.
• Supervise third‑party engineering contractors and construction contractors.
• Provide analytical solutions to operational and maintenance problems.
• Prepare specifications for the procurement of materials and equipment.
• Prepare conceptual and detailed designs for process/control modifications and new technology.
• Manage capital and major maintenance projects including schedule, cost control, installation and commissioning.
• Prepare contract documents and contract administration.
• Carry out equipment inspections and surveys as assigned.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities, including technical writing, budget preparation and presentations.
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Self‑supervising within the guidance and expectations of direct management.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and other diagrams.
• Excellent computer skills with computer‑based maintenance software such as AutoCAD, SAP, MS Office and scheduling software.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with employees, management, vendors, contractors and other individuals. The position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time salaried exempt position. The normal work week is 40–50 hours. Days and hours of work may vary and additional daily or weekly hours may be required.

Travel

There may be some travel to vendors which will be project dependent.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of full‑time experience working in an industrial mill setting as an Electrical, Mechanical or Project Engineer. Experience on projects with an operating company or engineering firm as part of a team is an asset.
• Experience in construction management and/or maintenance experience in an industrial/process plant environment.

Domtar is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.