Sr. Electrical Engineer

Titan America; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cement manufacturing company is currently seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer to join their Roanoke Cement Plant team in Troutville, Virginia. This role involves troubleshooting and resolving complex electrical issues, designing automation systems, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, at least 5 years of industrial experience, and proficiency in relevant software tools. A strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an industrial environment, ideally in cement or heavy manufacturing.
• Proficient in programming industrial automation and control systems.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution (480V – 13.8kV) and electrical safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical issues across the plant.
• Design, program, and optimize industrial automation and control systems.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Industrial automation programming

Electrical safety protocols

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley Studio 5000

FactoryTalk HMI

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Titan America is currently seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer to join our Roanoke Cement Plant team located in Troutville, Virginia. This individual will provide technical expertise in the areas of industrial power distribution, control systems, and plant automation. The role will support maintenance, reliability, and capital improvement initiatives, helping to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical and automation system issues across the plant, including medium voltage systems, motors, drives, and control panels.
• Design, program, and optimize industrial automation and control systems using Allen Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk HMIs, VFDs, and Kinetix motion control systems.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Lead or support capital projects related to electrical upgrades, new equipment installations, or system integrations.
• Provide support during plant outages, including planning, execution, and commissioning of electrical work.
• Assist in the development and implementation of predictive and preventive maintenance strategies for electrical systems.
• Ensure plant electrical systems comply with NFPA 70E, NEC, OSHA, and other applicable safety and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to support production goals and minimize downtime.
• Mentor and train plant electricians and technicians on system operation, troubleshooting, and safety best practices.
• Support energy efficiency and process improvement initiatives across the plant.

Qualifications & Services

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an industrial environment, ideally in cement, mining, aggregates, or heavy manufacturing.
• Proficient in Allen Bradley Studio 5000, FactoryTalk HMI, and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution (480V – 13.8kV), VFDs, servo systems, and electrical safety protocols.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting control systems and implementing automation solutions.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-performance plant environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Experience supervising or mentoring electrical teams is a plus.
• Electrical certifications, journeyman or master electrician license, or NFPA 70E training is a plus.