Facilities Electrical Engineer: Lead Automation & Reliability

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Hampton, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. Hampton Structural Castings is seeking a Facilities Electrical Engineer to lead electrical and control system projects at the Hampton location. You will support production, maintenance, and administrative teams to achieve the site’s business plan.

The role emphasizes PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, reliability improvements, and safety compliance; a Bachelor's in engineering and 3–5 years of electrical experience are required, with visa restrictions noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience with electrical systems (power distribution, PLCs, HMIs, database systems).
• Experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA programming and automation is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical and controls scope for process improvement and capital projects.
• Coordinate project phases from concept to start-up and closure.
• Support production and maintenance with equipment/process issues from an engineering perspective.

Skills

Electrical systems

Power distribution

PLC programming

HMI programming

SCADA/Database systems

Automation technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

ControlLogix

Modicon PLCs

Wonderware

SQL

SCADA

AutoCAD/Inventor

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. Hampton Structural Castings is seeking a Facilities Electrical Engineer to lead electrical and control system projects at the Hampton location. You will support production, maintenance, and administrative teams to achieve the site’s business plan.

The role emphasizes PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, reliability improvements, and safety compliance; a Bachelor's in engineering and 3–5 years of electrical experience are required, with visa restrictions noted.