Project Engineer- Electrical
Listed on 2026-07-02
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer
Project Engineer
- Electrical
This position is responsible for project management and electrical engineering services. The position will involve projects in their full scope from initial estimating, proposal submission, construction and start-up. The position will also be available to assist manufacturing plants with safety, quality, process optimization and productivity improvements.
Major focus will be on projects related to the manufacturing plants.
Develop project scopes; estimate equipment, installations, and engineering costs and prepare project schedules for Appropriation Requests.
Complete all project assignments within established scope, budget, and schedule.
Design of and/or oversee preparation of construction drawings packages for capital projects.
Oversee field construction activities.
Project start-ups.
Specification and procurement of equipment and engineering and construction services.
Work with existing facilities for maintenance, repair and improvement projects.
BS in Electrical Engineering, HMI/PLC programming and troubleshooting skills a must.
5 plus years of engineering experience preferred.
Familiarity with National Electrical Code and how to utilize a must.
Familiarity of how to design power and motor circuits a must.
Knowledge of transformers, switch gear, and major power components and their specifications.
Understanding of utility interface with the customer power systems a plus.
Excellent communication skills.
Computer skills – Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, networking architecture, setup and troubleshooting, loading software and drivers
Willingness to travel
Experience in wallboard or equivalent manufacturing plant and process a plus
Knowledge of AC variable speed drives and their specifications a must
Knowledge of Motor Control Centers and their specifications a must
Ability to specify and setup field instrumentation
Familiarity with ARC Flash requirements and NFPA-70 a plus
Familiarity of electrical system coordination studies and how to interpret a plus.
Ability to plan and coordinate a project from start to finish.
Ability to handle multiple projects.
Excellent Project Management skills
Ability to work in a team environment.
Competitive Salary, with a general salary range of $96,336 to $120,420, or higher depending on education and experience.
Relocation assistance eligible.
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits to include:
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) with employer match
Retirement Account
Parental Leave
Fertility Services
Adoption Assistance
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible spending accounts
Wellness Program with medical premium incentives
And more…
-COVID Vaccine Personal Choice Employer
-Interested / Qualified candidates, please apply online
-No phone calls or third-party recruiters, please
-Employment ready applicants only
National Gypsum Company, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products marketed under the Gold Bond®, Pro Form® and PermaBASE® brands.
National Gypsum Company operates as a family of companies working together toward a common goal with collaboration and open communication.
All National Gypsum Company and corporate affiliate companies, including: NG Corporate, LLC, National Gypsum Services Company, Gold Bond Building Products, LLC, Gold Bond Canada, LLC, Pro Form Finishing Products, LLC, PermaBASE Building Products, LLC and Unifix Inc, are Equal Opportunity Employers.
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