Senior Electrical Project Engineer: Lead $5M Projects

DSJ Global; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401k with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Referral bonuses

Job summary

DSJ Global seeks a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to lead capital electrical projects in the Richmond area within a packaging manufacturing environment. You will direct multidisciplinary teams and oversee design, procurement, installation, and commissioning for initiatives with budgets over $5M.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate, with emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with maintenance and engineering staff to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Experience in the paper and pulp industry is preferred.
• Proficiency with PLCs (BaileyInfi90, DeltaV, Allen Bradley PLC5/ControlLogix), VFDs and distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in planning and executing capital projects.
• Oversee design phases, team selection, and project scope development.
• Manage procurement, installation, and commissioning of equipment and systems.
• Develop and monitor project budgets and schedules.
• Implement and manage change plans and coordinate with consultants/contractors.
• Ensure safety compliance and regulatory adherence during projects.
• Support maintenance/engineering staff with technical guidance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Industrial electrical systems

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BaileyInfi90

DeltaV

Allen Bradley PLC5

ControlLogix

VFDs

Power Distribution Systems

Job description

DSJ Global seeks a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to lead capital electrical projects in the Richmond area within a packaging manufacturing environment. You will direct multidisciplinary teams and oversee design, procurement, installation, and commissioning for initiatives with budgets over $5M.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate, with emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with maintenance and engineering staff to drive continuous improvement.