Electrical Engineer

• Pay or shift range: $130,000 USD to $170,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Production
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ELECT
  008656

Responsibilities :

Manage all aspects of engineering projects from feasibility study through detail design, procurement, construction, start-up and post startup optimization. Responsible for developing, planning, and managing, the scope, budget, schedule, and safe execution of successful projects associated with wood products manufacturing. Adjusts style and approach to establish productive relationships with a diverse group of customers, stake holders and cultures. Defines roles and responsibilities, directs, and leads project team members, contractors and consultants.

Acts independently on technical matters related to engineering. Provides technical and supervisory expertise for capital projects. 30% annual travel required to manufacturing locations.

Qualifications :

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering required. M.S. is desirable.
• 480V power distribution design, secondary 480
  
  VAC transformer to motors.
• Established the motor list, PDC and related feeders (MCC feeders and utility panels), MCC motor/bucket arrangement, sized of VFD’s, brake resistors, and starters, MCC control components and E-net configuration, safety relay and LOTO architecture, field I/O configuration, grounding system design, and local disconnects.
• Directed designers/consultants to detail the drawings, including cable and conduit schedules, field configuration (conduit, tray, above ground, underground, and routing), as well as electrical room general arrangements.
• Autonomously established the concept/architecture best practices and the electrical “workmanship” trade and communicated/validated that to consultants so that these are captured on the drawings released for construction.
• Electrical system modelling using Easy Power to limit arc flash energy and to protect and coordinate 480 VAC electrical systems in a large industrial facility as well as experience installing and commissioning related hardware.
• Large project installation experience (ideally in the > $4 mm range) including hardware and electrical contractor work.
• Ability to perform arc flash and coordination studies of electrical systems.
• Emphasis in managing full spectrum of project activities required.
• Requires advanced level of understanding in project management systems and techniques.
• Requires knowledge of applicable governmental regulations, industry standards and codes particularly NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 70E, and property loss recommendations (Factory Mutual).
• MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD, Easy Power.
• Must be able to walk, kneel, climb ladders and stairs, and dealing with extreme temperatures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer a Professional Engineer License.
• Prefer 7-10 years progressive experience designing and managing multi-million-dollar industrial capital projects, particularly in wood products manufacturing.
• Prefer working knowledge of AB Control Logix.

Compensation:

$130,000 - $170,000 annually

Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for decades. Today we're one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America – and the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success.

And we're committed to investing in them. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life – from…