Corporate Project Engineer, Electrical SME

Gafsgi - Remote, OR

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Remote, OR

About the position

The Electrical Engineer at GAF will serve as a subject matter expert in power systems, focusing on electrical distribution and capital projects across manufacturing facilities. This role involves providing troubleshooting expertise, managing electrical infrastructure projects, and ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance GAF's processes and capabilities while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the GAF electrical infrastructure capital plan, focusing on reducing risk of safety and obsolescence issues.
• Integrate an understanding of power system operations with industrial production processes to review and identify issues in power distribution.
• Provide analysis in project development and drive engineered solutions for power distribution to eliminate potential failures.
• Manage all aspects of electrically-focused major projects including design construction, vendor management, cost tracking, operational interfaces, and startup for assigned projects.
• Support other Project Leaders in electrical system matters during design, installation, and commissioning as required.
• Lead/participate in cross-functional corporate and plant teams investigating opportunities to improve and expand GAF's processes and capabilities.
• Collaborate with other Electrical distribution and control SMEs to develop intimate working knowledge & standards for GAF electrical design specifications.
• Provide subject matter expertise in power systems through studies and project development incorporating modeling and development of the transmission system.
• Provide oversight and support with Manufacturing sites one-line diagrams and arc flash studies.
• Ensure equipment and site electrical drawings are updated and kept current.
• Provide crisis management electrical expertise as needed.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering (or BSEET) with a minimum of 15+ years of experience.
• Experience with electrical design, power distribution, and exposure to controls integration.
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplines as project manager and supervise others as a lead engineer.
• Strong understanding of electrical design and code compliance, including NEC, IEEE, and ANSI standards.
• Hands-on experience with SKM Power Tools (or equivalent) for documenting and reviewing electrical systems.
• Ability to perform load calculations, ampacity sizing, arc flash, short circuit, and selective coordination calculations.
• Excellent recordkeeping and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• 5 years in a roofing/building products manufacturing organization (preferred).
• Electrical license as a professional engineer.
• Drafting experience with CAD, preferably Autodesk products.

Benefits

• Wide range of health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision.
• Family-building benefits supporting fertility and parenthood journeys.
• Robust 401K plan with employer match contributions.
• Wellness program, free financial coaching, referral program, and product rebates.
• Internal training programs and generous tuition reimbursement.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives through Employee Resource Groups.