Senior Electrical Project Engineer - Power & Capital Projects

Smurfit Westrock plc; Winton (WA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in the United States seeks an Electrical Project Engineer - Power to lead a portfolio of capital projects safely, meeting budget, schedule and technical goals for 15kV/490V distribution systems at the mill. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams and manage contractors, supporting operations and maintenance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and 10–15 years of industrial electrical engineering and project management experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 10–15 years of industrial electrical engineering and project management experience.
• Strong leadership, ethical standards, and commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and quality.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects with budgeting and deadlines.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication with cross-team collaboration.
• Proficient in industry software such as Accelerator, Drive Composer, EasyPower, RS Logix and Studio 5000.
• Ability to understand NEC codes and review arc flash, short circuit, coordination and protection studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in developing and implementing a portfolio of capital projects.
• Serve as the primary technical and project interface between engineering and operations/maintenance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineering, construction, operations, contractors, and vendors.
• Select, lead, and manage multiple consulting and contractor resources.
• Provide mentorship to junior electrical engineers and interns.
• Lead all aspects of conceptual and preliminary design and scope development.
• Develop statements of work for consulting and contractor work.
• Prepare project documents (cost estimates, schedules, execution plans) throughout gated development.
• Lead equipment and system selection, procurement, installation, checkout, and commissioning.
• Manage project risks, procurement activities, contractor coordination, and construction execution.
• Ensure management-of-change plan and on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Participate in post-startup tracking and evaluation of results and returns.
• Prepare and track project forecasts, accruals and capitalization.
• Lead system upgrades, migrations, and industrial automation projects.
• Review HV/MV/LV packages for transformers, switchgear, motors, VFDs, MCCs, PLCs, UPS, DC systems.
• Review and interpret power studies including Arc Flash, relay coordination, load flow, and short circuit analyses.
• Coordinate field installation, testing, energization, and commissioning activities with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Accelerator

Drive Composer

EasyPower

RS Logix

Studio 5000

Job description

Smurfit Westrock plc in the United States seeks an Electrical Project Engineer - Power to lead a portfolio of capital projects safely, meeting budget, schedule and technical goals for 15kV/490V distribution systems at the mill. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams and manage contractors, supporting operations and maintenance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and 10–15 years of industrial electrical engineering and project management experience, with strong