Project Electrical Engineer

National Gypsum Co.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401(k) with employer match

Retirement Account

Fertility Services

Adoption Assistance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

National Gypsum Company in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced project manager and electrical engineer to lead projects from estimation through start-up. You will design and oversee construction packages, coordinate field activities, and support plant safety, quality, and productivity improvements.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, strong HMI/PLC skills, NEC familiarity, and travel to manufacturing sites. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering; 5+ years engineering experience preferred.
• Familiarity with National Electrical Code ( NEC ) and how to utilize a must.
• Knowledge of designing power and motor circuits; transformers, switchgear, and major power components.
• Ability to specify and setup field instrumentation; understanding arc flash and NFPA-70 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes; estimate equipment, installations, and engineering costs; prepare schedules for Appropriation Requests.
• Complete projects within scope, budget and schedule.
• Oversee preparation of construction drawings for capital projects and field construction activities.
• Support maintenance, repair and improvements at existing facilities; manage start-ups.

Skills

HMI/PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Power & motor circuits design

Electrical systems coordination

ARC Flash NFPA-70 knowledge

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Networking basics

Willingness to travel

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Electrical design software

Load software & drivers

Networking concepts

Job description

This position is responsible for project management and electrical engineering services. The position will involve projects in their full scope from initial estimating, proposal submission, construction and start-up. The position will also be available to assist manufacturing plants with safety, quality, process optimization and productivity improvements.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (not all inclusive):

• Major focus will be on projects related to the manufacturing plants.
• Develop project scopes; estimate equipment, installations, and engineering costs and prepare project schedules for Appropriation Requests.
• Complete all project assignments within established scope, budget, and schedule.
• Design of and/or oversee preparation of construction drawings packages for capital projects.
• Oversee field construction activities.
• Project start-ups.
• Specification and procurement of equipment and engineering and construction services.
• Work with existing facilities for maintenance, repair and improvement projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, HMI/PLC programming and troubleshooting skills a must.
• 5 plus years of engineering experience preferred.
• Familiarity with National Electrical Code and how to utilize a must.
• Familiarity of how to design power and motor circuits a must.
• Knowledge of transformers, switchgear, and major power components and their specifications.
• Understanding of utility interface with the customer power systems a plus.
• Computer skills – Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, networking architecture, setup and troubleshooting, loading software and drivers
• Willingness to travel
• Experience in wallboard or equivalent manufacturing plant and process a plus
• Knowledge of AC variable speed drives and their specifications a must
• Knowledge of Motor Control Centers and their specifications a must
• Ability to specify and setup field instrumentation
• Familiarity with ARC Flash requirements and NFPA-70 a plus
• Familiarity of electrical system coordination studies and how to interpret a plus.
• Ability to plan and coordinate a project from start to finish.
• Ability to handle multiple projects.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Competitive Salary, with a general salary range of $96,336 to $120,420, or higher depending on education and experience.

Relocation assistance eligible.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Comprehensive benefits to include:
• Medical
• Vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Retirement Account
• Fertility Services
• Adoption Assistance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Wellness Program with medical premium incentives

COMPANY INFORMATION:

National Gypsum Company, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products marketed under the Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® brands. The National Gypsum name – through its Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® product lines – has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products, and exceptional customer service since 1925.

For decades, we have saved our customers time and money by providing the industry’s best, most reliable building products, resources and services. We are Building Products for a Better Future® one project at a time.

National Gypsum Company operates as a family of companies working together toward a common goal with collaboration and open communication. Our corporate entities include: NG Corporate, LLC; National Gypsum Services Company; Gold Bond Building Products, LLC; Gold Bond Canada, LLC; ProForm Finishing Products, LLC; PermaBASE Building Products, LLC; and Unifix Inc.

HIRING ENTITY:

National Gypsum Services Co.

The above information on this description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an associate assigned to this position. The company enforces a tobacco-free policy at all its locations.

All National Gypsum Company and corporate affiliate companies, including: NG Corporate, LLC, National Gypsum Services Company, Gold Bond Building Products, LLC, Gold Bond Canada, LLC, ProForm Finishing Products, LLC, PermaBASE Building Products, LLC and Unifix Inc , are Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Pre-employment drug screening is required. All companies participate in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. www.dhs.gov/e-verify.

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