Senior Electrical Engineer - Lighting

Amrize; Montgomery (AL); Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Amrize is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical scope across a major new facility project. You will review designs, supervise on-site electrical contractors, ensure code compliance, and drive testing and commissioning of power, control, and backup systems.

Travel to supplier sites and project locations will be required. The role requires 10+ years in electrical or controls engineering within heavy industrial, manufacturing, or capital projects, with strong experience in

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering.
• 10+ years in electrical or controls engineering in construction or manufacturing.
• Experience leading on-site with electrical contractors and FAT/SAT coordination.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve electrical drawings, SLDs, schematics, and specs.
• Direct on-site electrical contractors to align with designs, schedules, and safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with NEC/NFPA 70, OSHA, and related electrical/building codes.
• Develop testing and commissioning procedures for main electrical equipment.
• Coordinate with project managers, EPC partners, vendors, and inspectors.
• Design plant electrical infrastructure including substations, grounding, and backup power systems.
• Develop PLC/SCADA concepts and integration with industrial networks.
• Create and execute FAT/SAT plans and oversee commissioning activities.
• Train operators and maintenance staff on equipment operation and documentation.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Data analysis

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering (ABET-accredited University)

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Procore

Job description

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

Location & Working Arrangement

Building Envelope - Corp Nashville, TN, Remote Worker - Alabama

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 project from 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 knowledge of national electrical and building codes, and proven experience managing complex, large-scale construction projects. Travel will be required, as necessary, to visit equipment suppliers and to the site to assist with installation, commissioning, and start-up of infrastructure and process equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and approve electrical engineering drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, and specifications 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., 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.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Field of Study Preferred:

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

Required Work Experience

• 10 or more years of electrical and/or controls engineering or plant manufacturing experience in related construction or manufacturing industries (heavy industrial, continuous processing, or large-scale capital projects).
• 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; Experience working with Procore or similar project management software.

Experience with industrial automation and control platforms (e.g., Project Management certification (PMP) is a plus.

Travel Requirements

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

Regular travel to or relocation to the project site in Alabama.

Additional Job Requirements

• Demonstrate outstanding organizational skills with the ability to manage competing project priorities.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively coordinate across diversebteams and contractors.
• Work well under pressure to meet project deadlines.
• Must have deep familiarity with local, state, and national electrical codes (e.g., NEC, IEEE) and building/construction codes.
• Thorough understanding of site safety regulations, arc flash hazard analysis, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and materials, especially plastic mixing, extrusion, and calendering for membranes.
• Project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and managing budgets.
• Familiarity with capital projects including engineering and construction is a plus.
• Ability to move or traverse about the facilities.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE").

Benefits

• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Paid time off & paid holidays

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.