Electrical Project Engineer - Industrial Capital Projects

Smurfit Westrock; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Roanoke Rapids, NC is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to coordinate capital projects from inception through start‑up, providing technical support and driving continuous improvements.

You will manage scopes, costs, CAD tasks, and coordinate with vendors and mill personnel while ensuring safety, environmental, and quality standards are met. This role offers a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment within a leading packaging company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in an electrical engineering role within industrial manufacturing.
• Experience in power / high voltage equipment is preferred.
• Strong problem‑solving and process‑analysis skills to evaluate data and make decisions to drive process improvements.
• Proven track record of leadership and collaboration within cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of capital projects from inception through equipment installation and start‑up.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates and schedules.
• Develop and/or manage the preparation of drawings for assigned projects by working with engineering firms, vendors, and mill personnel.
• Coordinate all types of design activities including equipment sizing, P&ID’s, piping, structural, electrical and process control.
• Review detailed engineering drawings developed by vendors and engineering consultants.
• Ensure project design and implementation abides by mill safety and environmental policies.
• Coordinate and supervise construction and startup activities with project teams, Maintenance, and Operations.
• Control project costs by monitoring expenditures to assure projects are completed within budget and schedule.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Roanoke Rapids, NC is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to coordinate capital projects from inception through start‑up, providing technical support and driving continuous improvements.

You will manage scopes, costs, CAD tasks, and coordinate with vendors and mill personnel while ensuring safety, environmental, and quality standards are met. This role offers a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment within a leading packaging company.