Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Distribution

Charter Automotive; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with employer matching

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Charter Automotive in Cleveland, OH, is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to drive the reliability of electrical systems. The role involves leading upgrades, ensuring compliance, and providing mentorship to maintenance teams.

Qualified candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and over seven years of experience in industrial environments. The company offers health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a robust 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret and apply electrical regulations effectively.
• Proficient in designing and interpreting electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with electrical codes and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for electrical systems.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs for electrical systems.

Skills

Industrial electrical experience

Electrical schematics design

High and medium voltage knowledge

Project management execution skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Drive the reliability and performance of critical electrical systems by using data and engineering expertise to reduce unplanned downtime and lifecycle costs. Lead planning and execution of major outages, upgrades, and capital projects while providing hands‑on technical support and mentorship to maintenance teams. Serve as a trusted electrical subject‑matter expert, solving complex problems, improving standards and practices, and partnering with project teams to deliver safe, on‑time, and on‑budget plant improvements.

Position specifics

Location: Cleveland, OH

Schedule: First Shift, Monday through Friday with two planned outages per year where flexibility is required.

Travel: Up to 10%

Relocation: Relocation support may be provided for qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for electrical systems.
• Specify, design, and support electrical feed, control, and power distribution systems.
• Maintain electrical drawings, documentation, and system records.
• Support plant reliability and operational performance goals.
• Develop and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical systems.
• Maintain and improve the Arc Flash program.
• Ensure repairs and system modifications meet code and performance specifications.
• Design and evaluate electrical control systems and components.
• Prepare reports, project estimates, and financial proposals.
• Source and approve electrical products and vendor solutions.
• Design control panels using schematics and I/O mapping.
• Specify key electrical components, including SCRs, rectifiers, capacitors, and resistors.
• Operate and provide training on electrical test equipment.
• Coordinate contracted maintenance activities across critical plant systems and equipment.
• Stay informed on relevant technologies and industry advancements.
• Protect confidential manufacturing information.
• Provide project‑related oversight to electricians, technicians, and contractors.
• Use standard office tools, hand tools, and plant equipment as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow Environmental, Quality, and Safety Management System requirements.
• Fulfill essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Seven plus years’ industrial electrical related experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to interpret and apply electrical regulations on a practical basis
• Ability to design, interpret, and draw electrical schematics
• Knowledge of high and medium voltage power distribution systems
• Proficient in the use and interpretations of test equipment such as DVM, process meters, oscilloscope, megger and Hipot
• Knowledge of drives, controls, motion controllers, PLCs, and motors
• Knowledge of operation of SCRs, rectifiers, capacitors, and resistors
• Ability to lay out control panels using schematics and I/O mapping
• Understanding of NEC and NFPA-70E
• Demonstrated expertise in project management execution
• Ability to demonstrate proper diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques to maintenance staff
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Proficient in the advanced features of Microsoft Office products including MS Project

Nice to haves

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related advanced degree
• CPM certification or related project management certification
• Supervisory experience in an engineering or maintenance capacity
• Demonstrated ability influencing others without direct authority
• Basic knowledge and aptitude on hydraulic, pneumatic, combustion, machining and mechanical systems
• Experience in development and integration of plant MES systems

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit sharing
• Company‑paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO)

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Charter Manufacturing is unable to sponsor for employment visas at this time.