Power Engineer

Alcoa of Australia Ltd; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

HSA contribution

401(k) match

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Alcoa Warrick Operations in Newburgh, Indiana seeks a Power Engineer to ensure safe, reliable electrical power generation and distribution for manufacturing. You will balance urgent plant support with long-term reliability, leading projects from concept to commissioning on-site.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, plus experience with high- to low-voltage delivery, PLC/HMI and drive systems, and a proven ability to manage projects with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• Experience with power transmission and distribution systems, including exposure to high-to-low voltage delivery.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC drives, variable frequency drives, and motor-control systems.
• Ability to lead electrical projects from concept through commissioning.
• Safety‑first judgment and understanding of electrical hazards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Support power generation, transmission, and distribution systems with a focus on safety and reliability.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues with maintenance and production teams using structured analysis.
• Lead electrical projects from concept and design through deployment and closure.
• Improve electrical system reliability via preventive programs and process improvements.
• Provide technical support for PLCs, HMIs, drives, and switchyard systems.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project leadership

PLC/HMI knowledge

AC/DC drives

VFDs and motor control

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or EET

Tools

PLC

HMI

VFDs

Job description

Shape Your World At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper. Shape your world by helping keep the electrical systems behind Warrick Operations safe, reliable, and ready to perform. This role offers broad ownership across power generation and distribution, hands-on problem solving, end-to-end project leadership, and the opportunity to serve as a trusted electrical resource for an industrial operation.

About the Role As a Power Engineer at Warrick Operations, you will provide electrical engineering expertise that supports safe, reliable, and efficient power generation and distribution for manufacturing operations. Working primarily on-site, you will be a broad technical resource for maintenance, production, engineering partners, and contracted services across low-, medium-, and high-voltage applications. You will balance urgent plant support with long-term reliability improvements and will be expected to take initiative, communicate clear technical recommendations, and follow work through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Support power generation, transmission, and distribution systems across low-, medium-, and high-voltage applications, with a consistent focus on safety, reliability, and operational performance.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues with maintenance and production teams, using structured analysis and root cause methods to implement practical, sustainable solutions.
• Lead electrical projects from concept and design through equipment specification, contractor coordination, commissioning, documentation, and closure.
• Improve electrical system reliability through preventive programs, equipment and process improvements, and sound engineering practices.
• Provide technical support for PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC drives, variable frequency drives, motor controls, protective and solid-state relays, load-distribution equipment, and switchyard systems.
• Mentor technical staff and collaborate across maintenance, production, engineering, and contracted services while reinforcing electrical safety and environmental compliance.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• Experience with power transmission and distribution systems, including exposure to high-to-low voltage delivery.
• For early‑career candidates, relevant co‑op, internship, military, academic, or project experience may be considered.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC drives, variable frequency drives, and motor‑control systems, with the ability to explain your direct contribution to troubleshooting, design, specification, programming, or commissioning work.
• Ability to lead or meaningfully own electrical engineering projects through completion.
• Substantial capstone or co‑op project ownership may be considered for early‑career candidates.
• Safety‑first judgment and practical awareness of electrical hazards, risk assessment, isolation and lockout practices, arc‑flash controls, PPE, and applicable codes or standards.
• Strong analytical problem solving, self‑direction, clear communication, collaboration, and accountability, including the ability to translate technical recommendations for partners with different levels of electrical knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in power generation, utilities, heavy manufacturing, metals, chemicals, pulp and paper, mining, or a comparable industrial electrical environment.
• Experience with reliability methods, root cause analysis, industrial maintenance, and capital project leadership.
• Experience with switchyards, substations, protective relays, power‑system studies, or complex industrial power distribution.
• Familiarity with engineering software tools and Microsoft Office applications.

Working Conditions

• Primarily on‑site at Warrick Power Plant / Warrick Operations, generally Monday through Friday during daytime hours.
• Industrial power‑generation environment that includes high‑voltage equipment, rotating machinery, required PPE, and strict safety protocols.
• Occasional calls or off‑hours support may be required during outages or emergencies.

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay‑for‑performance variable pay as well as recognition and rewards programs.
• Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HSA 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a nonqualified deferred compensation plan.
• Holiday Pay: 10 holidays and one flexible holiday of your choice.
• Alcoa has been chosen as one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek #LI-EH1.

About the Location

Alcoa “Warrick” based in Newburgh, Indiana just outside of Evansville, IN has been present in the lives of many families in our community for over 60 years. We’ve grown and we’ve matured together. Now we are looking for our next generation of Alcoans to bring us into the future. You can be one of them! Join us and get ready to experience endless opportunities! We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate. If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at [e-mail]. This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career! Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better. Shape your Career at Alcoa! As an Alcoan you are part of a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. As a values‑based company, we Act with Integrity, Operate with Excellence, Care for People, and Lead with Courage. Join us and become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. We treat all people with dignity and we believe in inclusion, diversity and enabling all employees to grow and develop their careers with us, where they can pursue their passions. Discover the possibilities a career with Alcoa can have for you. Come shape your career with us!

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