Lead Electrical Facilities Engineer, Power & Projects

CapstoneONE Search; White Pine (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CapstoneONE Search is representing a Fortune 500 manufacturing organization seeking an Facilities/Electrical Engineer to lead capital projects, support facility infrastructure, and enhance electrical reliability and safety on a large campus in Tennessee.

The role reports to the Site Engineering Manager and involves collaboration with manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering teams. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, industrial, or facilities environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical theory and industrial power distribution systems, particularly 480V three-phase systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, P&IDs, and equipment drawings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong project management, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital and facility improvement projects from concept through commissioning, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
• Serve as the technical authority for plant electrical power distribution systems (480V three-phase, switchgear, MCCs, feeders, grounding, and overcurrent protection).
• Evaluate electrical system capacity for new and existing operations (load calculations, equipment sizing, distribution planning).
• Oversee arc-flash, short-circuit, and coordination studies; maintain accurate electrical documentation and diagrams.
• Ensure electrical installations comply with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and safety requirements.
• Support electrical safety programs including energized work procedures, PPE, training, and safe practices.
• Coordinate electrical and mechanical contractors, ensuring work meets specifications, safety, and quality.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Develop and maintain engineering drawings, equipment specs, project docs, risk assessments, and reports.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering teams on equipment installations and utility requirements.
• Travel up to 25% for vendor visits and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical theory

Industrial power distribution

Schematics reading

Project management

Communication

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

CapstoneONE Search is representing a Fortune 500 manufacturing organization seeking an Facilities/Electrical Engineer to lead capital projects, support facility infrastructure, and enhance electrical reliability and safety on a large campus in Tennessee.

The role reports to the Site Engineering Manager and involves collaboration with manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering teams. Travel up to 25% may be required.