Electrical Systems Engineer – Industrial Power & Ramp-Up

Vulcan Elements Inc.; Benson (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Elements Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support electrical systems at the Benson, NC facility during construction ramp-up and ongoing operations.

You will verify installations, support SATs, and coordinate with site engineers and contractors to ensure safety and compliance. The role requires reading one-line diagrams, working with low-voltage power distribution, and adhering to NEC/NFPA 70E standards on a live construction site while maintaining thorough documentation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience, ideally in an industrial or manufacturing facility environment.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E.
• Demonstrated experience with industrial power distribution equipment: unit substations, switchboards, panelboards, bus duct, transformers, fused disconnects, and grounding systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams, panel schedules, and construction drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across engineering, construction, and contractor teams.
• Willingness to work on an active construction site and follow all site safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Verify electrical installations (unit substations, bus duct, panelboards, switchboards, grounding systems, transformers, fused disconnects) against engineering drawings and equipment power requirements prior to energization.
• Support and coordinate site acceptance testing (SAT) for electrical equipment, including generators, ATS, UPS, and power metering systems.
• Participate in facility ramp-up activities, tracking installation progress across 40+ unit substations and associated distribution equipment.
• Identify and document construction issues, electrical contractor deficiencies, and design constructability problems; communicate findings and proposed resolutions to the site electrical engineer and factory engineering manager.
• Review contractor redlines and as-built documentation for accuracy against design intent.
• Support commissioning of electrical systems in accordance with NEC and facility design standards.
• Coordinate with electrical contractors on installation sequencing, punch-list resolution, and equipment turnover for energization.
• Ensure work performed on-site complies with NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements and facility lockout/tagout procedures.
• Support troubleshooting of power distribution issues during startup and early operations.
• Maintain accurate records of testing, inspections, and equipment status throughout the ramp-up phase.
• Interface with equipment vendors and manufacturer representatives during startup and commissioning as needed.
• Provide technical ownership of facility electrical systems, including system reliability, asset lifecycle management, condition monitoring, and development of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
• Track asset utilization and uptime, also including KPI helping ensure uninterrupted service for production teams
• Own and manage operational costs for electrical systems, including utility consumption and lifecycle costs, while identifying opportunities to improve reliability and reduce total cost of ownership.

Skills

Electrical systems

Reading diagrams

Communication

Construction site experience

Education

BSEE

Tools

Unit substations

Switchboards

Panelboards

Bus duct

Transformers

Job description

Vulcan Elements Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support electrical systems at the Benson, NC facility during construction ramp-up and ongoing operations.

You will verify installations, support SATs, and coordinate with site engineers and contractors to ensure safety and compliance. The role requires reading one-line diagrams, working with low-voltage power distribution, and adhering to NEC/NFPA 70E standards on a live construction site while maintaining thorough documentation and