
Senior Electrical Engineer – New Plant Construction
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full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Defiance • Ohio • United States
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Job Level
About the role
- Lead electrical engineering design and execution for large capital projects
- Serve as SME for electrical power distribution systems (high voltage to low voltage)
- Oversee installation, startup, and commissioning of electrical systems
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget for electrical components
- Provide technical leadership for drives, motors, PLCs, and control systems
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and contractors
- Coach, mentor, and train engineers and technicians
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
- Proven experience managing large capital projects in a manufacturing environment
- Strong background in electrical design and power distribution (high voltage to low voltage)
- Experience with VFDs, motor controls, drives, and PLC systems
- Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens controls platforms
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members
- Willingness to travel extensively (3 weeks per month for first 6 months) and relocate permanently to Defiance, OH
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
electrical engineering designpower distribution systemsinstallationstartupcommissioningdrivesmotorsPLCsVFDsmotor controls
Soft Skills
technical leadershipcoachingmentoringtrainingcollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering