Project Engineer - Electrical

National Gypsum Services Corporation - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Charlotte, NC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Project Engineer - Electrical is responsible for managing electrical engineering projects from inception to completion, including estimating, proposal submission, construction, and start-up phases. This role focuses on projects related to manufacturing plants, ensuring safety, quality, and process optimization while improving productivity.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes and estimate equipment, installations, and engineering costs.
• Prepare project schedules for Appropriation Requests.
• Complete all project assignments within established scope, budget, and schedule.
• Design and oversee the preparation of construction drawing packages for capital projects.
• Oversee field construction activities and project start-ups.
• Specify and procure equipment and engineering and construction services.
• Assist existing facilities with maintenance, repair, and improvement projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• HMI/PLC programming and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with National Electrical Code and its application.
• Ability to design power and motor circuits.
• Knowledge of transformers, switchgear, and major power components and their specifications.
• Understanding of utility interface with customer power systems is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and networking architecture.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Experience in wallboard or equivalent manufacturing plant and process is a plus.
• Knowledge of AC variable speed drives and their specifications.
• Knowledge of Motor Control Centers and their specifications.
• Ability to specify and set up field instrumentation.
• Familiarity with ARC Flash requirements and NFPA-70 is a plus.
• Ability to plan and coordinate projects from start to finish.
• Ability to handle multiple projects effectively.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in wallboard or equivalent manufacturing plant and process.
• Familiarity with electrical system coordination studies and their interpretation.