Electrical Engineer

Overview

Electrical Engineer - 250001K7

Location: Richmond, VA;
Herndon, VA; or Havre de Grace, MD. Travel within the region is 30-50%.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country and contribute to a culture that values career development, excellence, and diversity.

At Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time is the norm.

• Provide Electrical Engineering and Electrical Project Management for Vulcan Materials. Under the supervision of a Senior Engineer, handle electrical projects, repairs, and preventative maintenance with increasing responsibilities as experience grows.
• Interface with vendors regarding equipment and facility designs and product applications.
• Provide technical expertise to operations personnel as necessary. Ensure electrical installations, repairs, and maintenance are completed safely and correctly. Interface with major power providers on distribution and supply systems.
• Project Management — Manage the electrical portion of projects through all phases (planning, design, construction, maintenance). Provide input for electrical portions of plant design, modifications, buildings, and related documentation (estimates, schedules, drawings, descriptions).
• Planning and Design — Assist internal and external electrical engineers in planning and designing electrical and automation systems, establish equipment selection criteria, and advise on applying automation to improve productivity and reduce costs. Provide troubleshooting guidance for plant electrical issues.
• Assess Needs and Internal Resources — Assess needs and coordinate use of outside contractors as necessary.
• Mentor — Mentor/instruct regional electrical staff to ensure conformance to safe and best practices in design, construction, and testing.

• Education — Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Experience — At least 5 to 10 years of electrical experience in mining, heavy industrial, utility, or related industry. Experience designing and managing construction of projects related to different types of power distribution (overhead and underground) preferred.
• Technical Experience — Experience with PLCs, Soft Starters, and VFDs;
  Power System Analysis Software (PTW, ETAP); motor control systems; hiring and supervising electrical contractors; managing small, medium, and large-scale electrical projects; and supervising union/nonunion employees.
• Other Skills — Advanced computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, AutoCAD).
• Knowledge — Mine production techniques and equipment (preferred); strong knowledge of safety and environmental regulations (NEC, NESC, MSHA, OSHA); ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple priorities; strong relationship-building skills with all levels of staff, customers, vendors, and internal personnel.

• Great Company Culture — Competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.
• Safety — Industry-leading health and safety standards and a safe work environment.
• Meaningful Work — Work that impacts daily life; our aggregates are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing across the U.S.
• Rest and Relaxation — Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• Prepare for the Future — 401(k) with company match and contribution.
• Training and Development — Development programs to help employees reach goals.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or related medical conditions. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions.

Role locations:
Richmond, VA;
Herndon, VA;
Havre de Grace, MD. Travel: 30-50% within the region.

Job Posting:
Aug 22, 2025, 4:02:00 PM