Electrical Engineer

Guardian Industries - DeWitt

Electrical Engineer designing and commissioning machinery controls for Georgia-Pacific’s manufacturing operations. Supporting industrial capital projects across the Southeast with AutoCAD, Rockwell, and field engineering expertise.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical project development, design, and compliance with safety codes and customer specifications. Proficient in using AutoCAD and Rockwell systems for engineering deliverables and project management.

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Electrical Engineering DesignRockwell ControlLogix ProgrammingAutoCAD Electrical Plans CreationIndustrial Electrical Systems SupportCost Estimation for Engineering Projects

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Hard Skills

Electrical Project DevelopmentDesign and Troubleshooting of PLCsGrounding and Power Distribution KnowledgeCreating Schematics and DiagramsSpecification and Compliance Documentation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationIndependent Work CapabilityRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADRockwell FactoryTalk ViewIndustrial NetworksMV/LV SwitchgearSchweitzer Protective Relays

Certifications & Qualifications

EIT or PE Licensure

Industry Keywords

NEC RequirementsNFPA StandardsOSHA Electrical SafetyHeavy Industrial FacilitiesConstruction Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute electrical project development, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Ensure installations align with specifications, safety codes, and customer requirements.
Provide subject matter expertise for consultant-led projects.
Review and validate external engineering firms’ design packages and project documentation.
Use AutoCAD and Rockwell computer-assisted design software to produce engineering deliverables.
Partner with customers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver optimized project solutions.
Oversee installation and construction activities for compliance with standards and regulatory codes.
Manage documentation and testing procedures.
Estimate engineering, equipment, material, labor, and construction costs for project budgets and approvals.
Drive electrical initiatives that improve safety, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
Manage multiple concurrent projects, deadlines, deliverables, and quality standards.
Travel approximately 30% or as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Electrical Engineering or similar with 4+ years of industrial electrical engineering design experience, or 6+ years designing and supporting industrial electrical systems.
Ability to design, program, and troubleshoot Rockwell ControlLogix and FactoryTalk View systems.
Ability to design and support industrial networks, device integrations, and communications among PLCs, drives, and process equipment.
Knowledge of grounding, lighting, low-voltage power distribution, and NEC requirements for industrial electrical installations.
Competency creating electrical plans, schematics, interconnection drawings, PLC sets, and single-line diagrams in AutoCAD.
Experience assembling specifications, standards, and compliance documentation for competitive bidding.
Professional experience working in heavy industrial facilities.
Physical ability to work on and around industrial equipment, climb ladders and stairs, and wear PPE in designated areas.
Ability to work independently, build plant relationships, and execute effectively in field environments.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 30%.
Preferred: experience specifying, commissioning, and troubleshooting Kinetix or Delta RMC motion systems.
Preferred: familiarity with NFPA and OSHA electrical safety standards.
Preferred: proficiency developing engineering and construction cost estimates.
Preferred: ability to specify and procure MV/LV switchgear, transformers, MCCs, and related equipment up to 15kV.
Preferred: experience with Schweitzer protective relays, short-circuit studies, overcurrent-device coordination, and arc-flash hazard analysis.
Preferred: EIT or PE licensure in at least one state.
Employment offers may be conditioned on successfully passing a drug test.
Employer uses E-Verify.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement benefits
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Potential infertility assistance
Potential paid parental leave
Potential adoption assistance
Flexible work environment