Senior Electrical Engineer, Power Systems

Corning Incorporated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 116,047 - 159,565; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer, Power Systems who will support facility expansions, infrastructure upgrades, and equipment line projects across Corning locations. The role involves significant travel (approx.

50% annually) and relocation assistance may be provided. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of electrical power engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical power engineering.
• Experience with medium- and low-voltage power systems.
• Willingness to travel within the U.S. as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support design and implementation of electrical power systems for facility expansions, equipment installations, infrastructure upgrades, and greenfield projects.
• Lead or support electrical engineering work across project phases including design review, fabrication, integration, testing, installation, commissioning, and turnover.
• Provide technical guidance on medium- and low-voltage power systems, including substations, transformers, switchgear, UPS, ATS, and related infrastructure.
• Conduct or review short circuit calculations, protection and coordination studies, arc flash studies, and system reliability analyses.
• Conduct and support failure analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigation for electrical equipment and power system issues.
• Scope electrical power projects, define technical requirements, and develop cost models, resource plans, timelines, and project metrics.

Skills

Substations

Transformers

Switchgear

Protection studies

Arc flash analyses

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Corning is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer, Power Systems that may be located in Charlotte, NC; Durham, NC; or Corning, NY. This role supports new facilities, expansions, infrastructure upgrades, and equipment line projects across Corning, with relocation assistance provided. Travel is expected to average approximately 50% annually, with actual travel requirements fluctuating based on project scope and phase. This role offers the kind of range that is hard to find in a typical site-based position. You’ll be brought into important work where power systems expertise is needed most — from major capital projects and infrastructure upgrades to troubleshooting, reliability, and design review in existing manufacturing operations across multiple Corning locations. It’s a good fit for someone who wants to stay close to real engineering decisions, build range across different environments, and be a trusted technical resource in the moments that matter most.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of electrical power systems for facility expansions, equipment installations, infrastructure upgrades, and greenfield projects
• Lead or support electrical engineering work across project phases including design review, fabrication, integration, testing, installation, commissioning, and turnover
• Support electrical engineering work for both new capital projects and technical problem‑solving in existing manufacturing operations
• Provide technical guidance on medium‑and low‑voltage power systems, including substations, transformers, switchgear, UPS, ATS, and related infrastructure
• Conduct or review short circuit calculations, protection and coordination studies, arc flash studies, and system reliability analyses
• Conduct and support failure analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigation for electrical equipment and power system issues
• Scope electrical power projects, define technical requirements, and develop cost models, resource plans, timelines, and project metrics
• Work closely with internal engineering teams, project stakeholders, consultants, and vendors to support effective technical decisions and project execution
• Help develop and maintain corporate standards for facility electrical power distribution systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of relevant experience in electrical power engineering

Required Skills

• Experience designing, analyzing, and supporting industrial electrical power systems and equipment such as substations, transformers, switchgear, UPS, ATS, industrial control panels, or industrial machinery
• Knowledge of medium‑and low‑voltage facility electrical power systems, power system control design, and power system analysis, including experience with solid‑state components such as SCRs and IGBTs
• Experience conducting short circuit calculations, protection and coordination studies, arc flash studies, and system reliability calculations
• Experience leading or supporting failure analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigation for electrical equipment and power system issues
• Knowledge of electrical safety requirements and practices, including OSHA and NFPA standards and procedures for establishing electrically safe work conditions
• Experience scoping and defining projects and supporting execution through planning, commissioning, and turnover
• Ability to travel significantly, primarily within the U.S., with occasional international travel as needed

Preferred Skills

• Professional Engineer license
• Experience with factory acceptance testing and site acceptance testing for electrical equipment or power system installations
• Knowledge of power system reliability in combination with automation, maintenance programs, and operations
• Working knowledge of applicable standards such as NFPA 70B, NFPA 79, IEC 60204‑1, GB 5226.1, IEEE 493, NETA ATS, and NETA MTS
• Experience mentoring junior engineers, providing technical guidance, or supervising others in an electrical power engineering environment

Pay range and compensation package

This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $116,047.00 - $159,565.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. A job that shapes a life. Corning offers you the total package. Your well‑being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one. Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win. As part of our commitment to your financial well‑being, we provide a 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service. Our health and well‑being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company‑paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family. Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail].