Industrial Electrical Engineer - Ramp-Up & Power Systems

Vulcan Elements Inc.; North Dakota; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Elements Inc. seeks an Electrical Engineer to support electrical systems at a rare earth magnet facility during construction ramp-up and ongoing operations. You will verify installations, energize equipment, and coordinate with site teams to ensure safe, compliant operation.

The role requires reading one-line diagrams, performing SATs, and maintaining rigorous documentation while adhering to NEC and NFPA 70E standards throughout construction and commissioning phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 3+ years in industrial/manufacturing electrical engineering preferred.
• Solid knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E.
• Ability to read one-line diagrams, panel schedules, and construction drawings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across engineering, construction, and contractor teams.
• Willingness to work on active construction sites and follow safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Verify electrical installations against engineering drawings and equipment power requirements prior to energization.
• Support site acceptance testing for electrical equipment (generators, ATS, UPS, metering).
• Track installation progress across 40+ unit substations and distribution equipment.
• Identify and document issues; propose resolutions to site electrical engineer and factory engineering manager.
• Review contractor redlines and as-built documentation for accuracy.
• Support commissioning in accordance with NEC and facility design standards.
• Coordinate with contractors on sequencing, punch-list, and turnover for energization.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Troubleshoot power distribution during startup and early operations.
• Maintain records of testing, inspections, and equipment status.
• Interface with equipment vendors during startup and commissioning.

Skills

BSEE

3+ years experience

NEC NFPA70E

One-line diagrams reading

Site safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

Power distribution equipment

NEC compliance tools

Job description

Vulcan Elements Inc. seeks an Electrical Engineer to support electrical systems at a rare earth magnet facility during construction ramp-up and ongoing operations. You will verify installations, energize equipment, and coordinate with site teams to ensure safe, compliant operation.

The role requires reading one-line diagrams, performing SATs, and maintaining rigorous documentation while adhering to NEC and NFPA 70E standards throughout construction and commissioning phases.