Electrical Project Engineer: Capital Projects Leader

Smurfit Westrock; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 118,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Attractive salary

Global opportunities

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Solvay Mill is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team as a project manager overseeing multiple capital projects, from design through commissioning.

You will coordinate with maintenance and operations, support mechanical project engineers with E&I expertise, and work with Purchasing to secure materials and equipment. A strong emphasis on safety and reliability is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and 5 years of related experience.
• Experience in process design, power distribution, PLC/DCS, and VSDs.
• Capital project development, execution, and commissioning.
• Troubleshooting plant electrical equipment and systems.
• Support maintenance with preventive maintenance and parts procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple capital projects (Electrical, instrumentation and controls).
• Lead project development and Front End Loading activities.
• Provide E&I project engineering support to mechanical engineers.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to identify materials and equipment.
• Assist in achieving mill goals via special teams and technical support.
• Coordinate engineering and project activities with Maintenance and Operations.
• Provide analysis for electrical equipment failures and preservation.
• Prepare and review mill specifications and changes.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

PLC / DCS

Variable speed drives

Project management

Capital projects

Maintenance support

Troubleshooting

Pulp and Paper (plus)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technology

Job description

Smurfit Westrock Solvay Mill is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team as a project manager overseeing multiple capital projects, from design through commissioning.

You will coordinate with maintenance and operations, support mechanical project engineers with E&I expertise, and work with Purchasing to secure materials and equipment. A strong emphasis on safety and reliability is required.