Principal Electrical Project Engineer – Facilities

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. seeks a Principal Electrical Facilities Engineer to drive electrical design, capital projects, and infrastructure reliability across Goodyear’s global facilities.

This senior technical leader provides expert guidance, ensures compliance with industry standards, and supports innovation to enhance operational performance. Based in Akron, OH, the role leads power distribution design, develops global standards, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, power distribution, and NFPA, IEC, IEEE standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and execution for capital projects and facility improvements.
• Provide technical expertise in power distribution systems, including substations, transformers, and high-, medium-, and low-voltage systems.
• Develop global electrical standards and support commissioning and project execution.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve reliability and operational performance.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

AutoCAD / Revit

Project leadership / communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

The Principal Electrical Facilities Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for driving electrical design, capital projects, and infrastructure reliability across Goodyear’s global facilities. This role provides expert guidance, ensures compliance with industry standards, and supports innovation to enhance operational performance.

Why This Role Matters

• Ensures safe, reliable, and efficient electrical systems across global operations.
• Leads capital projects that support business growth and operational excellence.
• Drives innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement in electrical infrastructure.
• Supports sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Lead electrical design and execution for capital projects and facility improvements.
• Provide technical expertise in power distribution systems, including substations, transformers, and high-, medium-, and low-voltage systems.
• Develop global electrical standards and support commissioning and project execution.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve reliability and operational performance.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related STEM field with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, power distribution, and NFPA, IEC, and IEEE standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design tools.
• Proven project leadership, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel up to 20%.

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 48 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry.

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