Project Engineer, Infra Electrical

Samsung Electronics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and 401(k) matching

Onsite cafés and fitness facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Infra Electrical Projects Team to develop CAPEX roadmaps for critical electrical infrastructure and lead end-of-life retrofits and capacity expansion for our 24x7 semiconductor fabrication facilities.

You will ensure that our power distribution systems are scalable, safe, and reliable while leading project lifecycles, coordinating with external consultants and contractors, and supporting ISO50001 audits and

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree required or equivalent.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of electrical design or project experience in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of MV/LV distribution equipment and fault/coordination studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, code compliance, and safety validation for power distribution systems, ensuring peak equipment performance.
• Oversee full project lifecycle from planning to delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop, review, and approve site-wide electrical specifications for MV/LV equipment.
• Author feasibility reports and conceptual designs for CIP and ROM projects.
• Provide engineering support during pre-construction, construction, and turnover to Operations.
• Manage day-to-day activities of external consultants, general contractors, and subcontractors.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

PMP certification

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

ETAP

SKM

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 - $165,000. 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.

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