Senior Electrical Engineer

MP Materials; Mountain Pass (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials in Mountain Pass, CA, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design, construction and commissioning of capital projects. The role acts as SME for site electrical projects and interfaces with process engineering, controls, and maintenance teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in heavy industrial settings, with strong NEC/NFPA 70E knowledge and proven contractor management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or relevant technical degree.
• 7+ years electrical construction, commissioning and supervision experience in a heavy industrial or mining environment.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E.
• Experience managing electrical construction contractors in heavy industrial facilities.
• Experience with high voltage infrastructure and power distribution systems in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence on electrical infrastructure to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Work with contractors through various phases of project design, bidding, construction and commissioning.
• Serve as an owner’s representative providing field inspections, construction quality assurance, oversight of electrical testing and commissioning activities during various phases of construction.
• Preparing engineering related calculations, developing drawings and visual aids.
• Assisting with field inspections to evaluate the work performed and materials quality.
• Work with site maintenance team to optimize routine testing and preventative maintenance schedules and procedures for electrical equipment.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Contractor management

High voltage systems

NEC/NFPA 70E knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

EASYPOWER

GE Relays

Rockwell MCCs

Job description

Company Overview:
MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is on a mission to restore the full rare earth supply chain to the United States of America. From electric cars to wind turbines and drones, rare earths are essential to the low-carbon, electrified technologies that power modern life. We hire ambitious, mission-driven people motivated to solve problems and affect change. Our values are grounded in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with an enduring commitment to our employees, community, and the environment. In the coming years, MP Materials will grow from a core materials and chemical processing company into a large industrial manufacturer. Our employees will lead this exciting transformation and grow professionally with us.

Position Overview:
The Senior Electrical Engineer will report to the Lead Electrical Engineer. They will support design, construction and commissioning of capital projects as subject matter expert (SME) for site electrical projects.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct due diligence on electrical infrastructure to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safety standards
• Work with contractors through various phases of project design, bidding, construction and commissioning.
• Serve as an owner’s representative providing field inspections, construction quality assurance, oversight of electrical testing and commissioning activities during various phases of construction, including adherence to established processes, identification of code compliance issues and common deficiencies
• Preparing engineering related calculations, developing drawings and visual aids.
• Assisting with field inspections to evaluate the work performed and materials quality
• Work with the MP Process Engineering, Process Controls, and Maintenance teams to diagnose electrical issues impacting the process and the power distribution system.
• Work with site maintenance team to optimize routine testing and preventative maintenance schedules and procedures for electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical failures; contribute to RCFAs and develop actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure that the plant electrical protection system (12KV) is operating as intend and critical infrastructure is adequately protected.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or relevant technical degree is required.
• 7+ years electrical construction, commissioning and supervision experience in a heavy industrial or mining environment.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards in project construction and commissioning.
• Experience managing electrical construction contractors in heavy industrial facilities.
• Experience with high voltage infrastructure and power distribution systems in an industrial environment.

Desired Qualities:

• Experience with designing electrical and safety systems in chemical processing facility.
• Experience working with Autocad, ETAP, or EASYPOWER
• Experience with GE Relays, switchgears and Rockwell MCCs.
• Ability to work in teams with strong collaboration skills.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to learn new skills.
• Ability to complete a task with minimal supervision.
• Valid Driver’s License required for operating company vehicles on property.

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer - EEO is The Law
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented