Senior Electrical Engineer

Amrize; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amrize is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical scope across new state-of-the-art facilities. You will guide design review, procurement support, and site installation through commissioning.

Travel to supplier sites and job sites will be required. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in electrical/controls engineering within heavy industrial or large-scale capital projects, proficiency in AutoCAD, Procore, and industrial automation platforms, and a strong knowledge of national

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in electrical/controls engineering for heavy industrial or large-scale projects.
• Experience managing electrical contractors from rough-in to energization and startup.
• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience with Procore or similar project management software.
• Experience with industrial automation platforms and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve electrical drawings, schematics, and specs for LV/MV systems.
• Direct on-site electrical contractors to ensure design conformance and safety.
• Ensure compliance with NEC/NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, building codes, and OSHA standards.
• Develop field inspection protocols and commissioning procedures for major equipment.
• Coordinate with PMs, EPC partners, vendors, and inspectors on electrical scope.
• Design and layout plant electrical infrastructure including substations and interconnects.
• Develop PLC/PAC control architectures and SCADA/HMI integration.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems

Control systems

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP/PowerTools

MS Office

Procore

Rockwell Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

Siemens TIA Portal

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

We’re seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer who’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America.

Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer | Req ID: 18345| HR Contact: Taylor J VALLEY| Location: Building Envelope - Corp Nashville, TN, Remote Worker - Alabama

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Senior Electrical Engineer – Project will assist in the design, construction, and commissioning of a new state-of-the-art facility. In this role, you will lead the electrical engineering scope across all phases of the construction projectfrom design review and procurement support through site installation, testing, and system startup.The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in industrial power systems, process controls, deep knowledgeof national electrical and building codes, and proven experience managing complex, large-scale constructionprojects.Problems faced are difficult and complex requiring advanced problem-solving skills. Travel will be required, asnecessary, to visit equipment suppliers and to the site to assist with installation, commissioning, and start-up ofinfrastructure and process equipment.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH:

• Review, evaluate, and approve electrical engineering drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, andspecifications for medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, control systems, and grounding.
• Direct and oversee electrical contractors on-site to ensure installation aligns with engineering designs, quality standards, project schedules, and safety protocols.
• Ensure full compliance with all local, national, and international electrical codes (e.g., NEC/NFPA 70), building codes, OSHA standards, and plant safety requirements (e.g., NFPA 70E).
• Manage electrical scopes using project tools including Procore for submittals, RFIs, design revisions, and field updates.
• Develop and execute field inspection protocols, testing programs, and commissioning procedures for main electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, VFDs, MCCs, and backup power systems).
• Serve as the primary electrical engineering liaison between internal capital project managers, external EPC partners, equipment vendors, and municipal inspectors.
• Design and layout plant electrical infrastructure, including utility interconnect coordination, medium-voltage substations, power factor correction, harmonic mitigation, grounding grids, and emergency generator/UPS backup systems.
• Design and develop plant process control scheme, including PLC/PAC architectures, SCADA/HMI integration, coordinated multi-drive web systems, tension controls, and industrial field networks (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET).
• Create and execute the plant commissioning plan, leading Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) at vendor facilities, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), cold I/O dry runs, and hot continuous operational trials.
• Train operators and supervision on the proper operation of equipment and processes.
• Develop maintenance documentation and train the newly hired maintenance team, including as-built drawing handovers, equipment maintenance manuals, critical spare parts lists, and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Support development and implement action plans for continuous improvements and cost savings.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas.
• Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Field of Study Preferred:

• Engineering or a related technical field, preferred degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering from anABET-accredited University.

Required Work Experience:

• 10 or more years of electrical and/or controls engineering or plant manufacturing experience in relatedconstruction or manufacturing industries (heavy industrial, continuous processing, or large-scale capitalprojects).
• Demonstrated field experience managing electrical contractors from rough-in through energization, testing,and full plant startup.

Required Computer and Software Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and statistical analysis tools like Minitab.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical; familiarity with power modeling tools (ETAP, SKM Power*Tools, or EasyPower) is beneficial.
• Experience working with Procore or similar project management software.
• Experience with industrial automation and control platforms (e.g., Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 / FactoryTalk, Siemens TIA Portal).

Certifications & Licenses:

• Project Management certification (PMP) is a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel to supplier sites for equipment reviews and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Regular travel to or relocation