Sr. Electrical Engineer

Textron; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation available

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Textron in Muskegon, Michigan, is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to develop and oversee electrical distribution systems. The role includes advanced troubleshooting and supporting maintenance teams during equipment failures.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 5-10 years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of electrical protection systems and CAD tools is required. This position is full-time with opportunities for relocation.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in industrial or heavy manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of NFPA, NEC, and OSHA standards.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee implementation of electrical systems.
• Provide advanced support during equipment failures.
• Lead capital projects involving electrical systems.

Skills

Facility electrical power distribution systems

Electrical protection systems and power system analysis

Analytical and troubleshooting skills

Electrical drawings and schematics

Power system analysis software (SKM, ETAP, EasyPower)

PLC/SCADA systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD or AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Electrical System Design & Infrastructure

• Design, specify, and oversee implementation of facility electrical distribution systems (e.g., 13.8kV / 7.2kV medium voltage and 480V low voltage systems).
• Develop single-line diagrams, load studies, and coordination studies to ensure system capacity, selectivity, and reliability.
• Specify and support installation of transformers, switchgear, MCCs, panelboards, and associated protection systems.
• Ensure proper grounding, bonding, and power quality (harmonics, voltage stability, etc.).

Operations Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide advanced electrical engineering support to maintenance and operations teams during equipment failures and system disturbances.
• Perform root cause analysis on electrical failures, including power interruptions, equipment faults, and system instability.
• Support troubleshooting of critical production equipment tied to facility electrical systems.
• Develop and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of electrical failures.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Establish and optimize preventive maintenance programs for electrical infrastructure (transformers, breakers, relays, cables).
• Develop testing programs including thermography, insulation resistance testing, relay testing, and power quality monitoring.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify failure trends and proactively address risks.
• Support lifecycle management and replacement planning for electrical assets.

Projects & Capital Improvements

• Lead or support capital projects involving electrical systems, including equipment installations, plant expansions, and infrastructure modernization.

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Drive initiatives to improve electrical system reliability and reduce downtime.
• Identify and implement system upgrades (e.g., redundancy, improved monitoring).
• Support energy efficiency initiatives and power usage optimization.

Standards, Safety, and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70E, OSHA, and all applicable codes and regulations.
• Support arc flash studies, labeling, and hazard mitigation strategies.
• Enforce safe electrical work practices including LOTO and PPE requirements.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 14001 and IATF 16949.

Documentation & Technical Leadership

• Maintain accurate electrical documentation including single-line diagrams and as-built drawings.
• Act as subject matter expert for facility electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (required).
• 5–10 years of experience in industrial or heavy manufacturing environments (required).
• Strong experience with facility electrical power distribution systems (required).
• Knowledge of electrical protection systems and power system analysis (required).
• Experience with NFPA, NEC, and OSHA standards (required).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with power system analysis software (SKM, ETAP, EasyPower) preferred.
• Experience working with utilities and incoming power systems preferred.
• Familiarity with PLC/SCADA systems (support level) preferred.
• CAD or AutoCAD Electrical experience (required).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure preferred.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Information

• Recruiting Company: CWC Textron, a division of Textron
• Primary Location: US-Michigan-Muskegon
• Job Function: Manufacturing
• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Level: Individual Contributor
• Job Type: Experienced
• Shift: First Shift
• Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
• Relocation: Available
• Job Posting: 06/15/2026, 7:48:57 AM
• Job Number: 342722