Facilities Project Engineer (Electrical)

CapstoneONE Search; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CapstoneONE Search is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer (Electrical) for a global industrial manufacturer in Tennessee. You will be the facility's electrical SME, responsible for electrical infrastructure, capital projects, reliability, and safety compliance in a complex manufacturing environment.

You will lead projects from concept to commissioning, coordinate with operations and contractors, perform load calculations, arc-flash and short-circuit studies, and ensure NEC/NFPA 70E/OSHA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing/facilities with electrical infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including 480V three-phase power and switchgear.
• Knowledge of NEC/NFPA 70E/OSHA electrical safety standards and practices.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications; experience with AutoCAD/SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical infrastructure and facility improvement projects from concept through commissioning, including scope development and cost estimation.
• Serve as the facility's electrical SME for power distribution systems (480V 3-phase, switchgear, MCCs).
• Oversee design, load calculations, and upgrades, including arc-flash and short-circuit studies.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA; support electrical safety programs and inspections.
• Collaborate with Maintenance/Operations/Engineering to improve reliability and develop preventive/predictive maintenance strategies.
• Maintain accurate engineering drawings, one-line diagrams, specifications, and project documentation.

Skills

Electrical power distribution

Project management

Communication

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

A globally prominent and rapidly growing industrial manufacturer seeks to hire an experienced Facilities Engineer (Electrical) with a strong background in industrial electrical systems and power distribution. This high-visibility role will serve as the facility's primary electrical subject matter expert, with responsibility for electrical infrastructure, capital projects, system reliability, and safety compliance within a complex manufacturing operation. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and outside contractors, this individual will play a key role in supporting both day-to-day production requirements and longer-term facility improvements. This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical infrastructure and facility improvement projects from concept through commissioning, including scope development, cost estimation, equipment selection, contractor coordination, and project execution.
• Serve as the facility's electrical subject matter expert, providing technical oversight of industrial power distribution systems, including 480V three-phase power, switchgear, motor control centers, and associated infrastructure.
• Oversee electrical system design, capacity planning, and upgrades, including load calculations, equipment sizing, and the coordination of arc-flash, short-circuit, and electrical protection studies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes and safety standards, including NEC, NFPA 70E, and OSHA requirements, while supporting electrical safety programs, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Partner with Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering to improve electrical system reliability, troubleshoot equipment and infrastructure issues, and develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies that minimize unplanned downtime.
• Maintain accurate engineering drawings, electrical one-line diagrams, equipment specifications, and project documentation while providing technical direction to contractors and internal personnel.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline OR equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of three years of engineering experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or facilities environment, with substantial exposure to electrical infrastructure and power distribution systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including 480V three-phase power distribution, switchgear, motor control centers, and associated equipment, troubleshooting, and maintenance practices.
• Working knowledge of electrical safety standards and practices, including NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe electrical work practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, electrical one-line diagrams, and technical specifications. Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar engineering software, along with strong project management and communication skills.

Our client offers a highly competitive portfolio of insurance and retirement benefits along with clear opportunities for advancement and other attractive perks. Relocation assistance is available for especially qualified individuals outside of the immediate geographic area.