Electrical Distribution Engineer

Electrical Distribution Engineer

The Electrical Distribution Engineer is accountable for the successful commissioning, startup, and qualification of new power-distribution assets while ensuring the ongoing reliability, safety, and performance of existing infrastructure. This role blends hands-on field execution with rigorous documentation, standards compliance, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, fault-tolerant electrical systems for industrial facilities.

• Medium & Low Voltage Switchgear

• Transformers

• System Protection elements (relaying, breakers and electronic trip units)

• UPS and Generator Backup Equipment

• Motor Controllers (Starters, VFDs, etc.)

• SCADA System

Here's What You'll Be Responsible For:

• Liaise with design engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance teams to align requirements and schedules.
• Lead the pre-commissioning, functional testing, and energization of medium- and low-voltage switch gear, transformers, UPS, generators, and motor-control equipment.
• Verify protection schemes (relays, circuit breakers, electronic trip units) operate per design intent and industry standards (IEEE, IEC, NEMA).
• Conduct detailed safety verifications (Lock-out/Tag-out, arc-flash analysis, grounding checks) before applying power.
• Ensure all work adheres to applicable codes (NFPA 70E, NEC, IEC 61850, ANSI/IEEE) and internal corporate procedures.
• Produce commissioning reports, as-built drawings, punch-list items, and close-out documentation.
• Log deficiencies, generate corrective-action plans, and track resolution through the project management system.
• Interface newly commissioned assets with SCADA/EMS platforms; validate telemetry, alarms, and remote control functions.
• Coordinate with automation engineers to ensure proper tag mapping and data integrity.
• Perform fault-diagnosis, performance validation, and corrective actions on newly installed and legacy equipment.
• Work days and hours: 1st Shift, M-F 8am to 5pm.

Here's what you'll need:

• 4-year degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering at an ABET accredited institution.
• Minimum 4 years Electrical maintenance experience focused in an industrial setting. Semiconductor fab experience preferred.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license issued or recognized by the State of Texas is a plus.
• Working knowledge of IBC, IFC, and other codes and standards applicable to industrial power distribution system design and reliability.
• Detailed working knowledge of industrial power distribution systems design, maintenance and electrical power monitoring equipment.
• Daily use of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage assets and maintenance schedules.
• Working knowledge of OSHA General Industries and Construction vertical standards
• Strong creative problem solving skills, leadership potential, and a desire to contribute to a very aggressive safety culture that values engineering analysis to ensure "prevention through design" at every point of work.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel for data analysis including Pivot Tables, data source linking through VLOOKUP, and simple script creation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills are required to effectively communicate technical content to various organizations.
• Permanent right to work in US and ability to work overtime / on non-scheduled days as required.

The current base salary range for this role is between $76,000 - $145,000. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
• Wellness incentives and MORE

Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.