Project Engineer, Infra Electrical

Samsung Electronics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Onsite facilities

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an Electrical Engineer to develop and execute CAPEX roadmaps for critical electrical infrastructure at its Austin fab. You will lead end-of-life retrofits and capacity expansion projects to sustain 24x7 operations and ensure scalable, safe power distribution.

The role covers full lifecycle management from planning to turnover, with responsibilities spanning MV/LV equipment, specifications, feasibility studies, and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of electrical design or project experience in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of MV/LV (15kV–208V) equipment, including fault/coordination studies, protections schemes, and protective relays.
• Experience with the design, sizing, and operation of MCCs, ATS, STS, Transformers, UPS.
• Knowledge of Electric Motors and VFD/AFD.
• Knowledge of MODBUS or other relevant industrial standards.
• Proficiency with IBC, NFPA and other regulatory codes applicable to industrial power distribution design and construction.
• Proficiency in electrical modeling software (ETAP, SKM).
• Proven experience managing projects from design and specification through construction administration.
• Ability to interpret complex design plans and shop drawings and conduct field reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, code compliance, and safety validation for power distribution systems.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle—from planning and conceptual design to execution and delivery.
• Develop, review, and approve site-wide electrical specifications for MV/LV distribution equipment.
• Author feasibility reports and conceptual designs for CIP and R&M projects.
• Provide expert engineering support during pre-construction, construction, and turnover to Operations.
• Manage day-to-day activities of external consultants, general contractors, and subcontractors.
• Develop comprehensive and accurate sequences of operations for newly designed systems.
• Apply industry standards to ensure facility uptime and perform arc-flash analyses.
• Proactively monitor and ensure uptime and performance of site power systems.
• Perform QA/QC reviews on engineering deliverables and vendor proposals.
• Lead participation in ISO 50001 audits and drive sustainability and energy-efficiency goals.
• Collaborate with project managers, field technicians, and stakeholders to solve infrastructure challenges.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

MV/LV distribution

PMP certification

Industrial power systems

Power distribution standards

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering program

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Power system modeling software

Job description

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow.

Come innovate with us!

Position Summary

The Infra Electrical Projects Team is seeking an Electrical Engineer to develop and execute CAPEX roadmaps for our critical electrical infrastructure. In this role, you will lead end-of-life retrofits and capacity expansion projects essential to sustaining the growth and reliability of our 24x7x365 semiconductor fabrication facilities. You will ensure that our power distribution systems are scalable, safe, and resilient to support world-class manufacturing.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Leadthedesign,codecompliance,andsafetyvalidationforpowerdistributionsystems,ensuringpeakequipmentperformance.

• Overseethefullprojectlifecycle—fromplanningandconceptualdesigntoexecutionanddelivery—ensuringstrictalignmentwithscope,schedule,andbudget.

• Develop,review,andapprovesite-wideelectricalspecificationsformedium-voltage(MV)andlow-voltage(LV)distributionequipment.

• AuthorFeasibilityReportsandConceptualDesignsfornewCapitalInvestmentProjects(CIP)andR&M(Repair&Maintenance)expenseprojects.

• Provideexpertengineeringsupportduringpre-construction,construction,andthefinalturnovertoOperations.

• Manageday-to-dayactivitiesofexternalconsultantdesignteams,generalcontractors,andsubcontractorsfornewbuildsandretrofitprojects.

• Developcomprehensiveandaccuratesequencesofoperationsforallnewlydesignedsystems.

• Applyandmaintainindustrystandards,includingSEMIF47forvoltagesagride-through,toensurefacilityuptime.

• PerformArc-Flashanalysisandmaintainsite-widecompliancewithcode.

• Proactivelymonitorandensuretheuptimeandperformanceofthesite’spowersystems.

• PerformQA/QCreviewsonallengineeringdeliverablesandvendorproposals.

• LeadparticipationininternalandexternalISO50001auditsanddrivethecompany’scorporatesustainabilityandenergy-efficiencygoals.

• PartnerwithProjectManagers,fieldtechnicians,anddiversestakeholderstosolvecomplexinfrastructurechallenges.

Skills and Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Bachelor’sorMaster’sdegreeinElectricalEngineeringfromanABET-accreditedinstitution.

• RegisteredProfessionalEngineer(PE)preferred.

• Minimumof2+yearsofelectricaldesignorprojectexperiencewithinanindustrialsetting.

• KnowledgeofMV/LV(15kV–208V)equipment,includingpowersystemfault/coordinationstudies,protectionschemes,andprotectiverelays.

• Experiencewiththedesign,sizing,andoperationofMotorControlCenters(MCCs),ATS,STS,Transformers,EmergencyGenerators,andUninterruptiblePowerSupplies(UPS).

• KnowledgeofElectricMotorsandVariable/AdjustableFrequencyDrives(VFD/AFD).

• Knowledgeofindustrialcommunicationprotocols,suchasMODBUSorotherrelevantindustrystandards.

• ProficiencywithIBC,IFC,NFPAandotherregulatorycodesapplicabletoindustrialpowerdistributiondesignandconstruction.

• Proficiencyinelectricalmodelingsoftware(e.g.,ETAP,SKM)

• Provenexperiencemanagingprojectsfromdesignandspecificationthroughconstructionadministration.

• Abilitytointerpretcomplexdesignplansandshopdrawingsandconductrigorousfieldreviewsofwork-in-progress.

• Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills,withtheabilitytopresenttechnicalcontentclearlytovariousorganizations.

• PMPcertificationisaplus.

• Strongcreativeproblem-solvingskills,leadershippotential,andadrivetomeetaggressivegoalswithintighttimelines.

The current base salary range for this role is between $76,000 - $145,000. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

Total Rewards

At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting

• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities

• Paid maternity and paternity leave

• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays

• Wellness incentives and MORE
  

Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.

U.S. Export Control Compliance

This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

Trade Secrets Notice

By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung—or encourage Samsung to use—any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.

* Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.