E&I Project Specialist

Albemarle•Kings Mountain, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Albemarle is hiring for an E&I Project Specialist. This position is based out of the Kings Mountain, NC site but will also support the Silver Peak, NV site, with field presence as needed during construction and startup activities. The E&I Project Specialist is a project execution role supporting Albemarle’s US Energy Storage capital portfolio. This position provides electrical and instrumentation (E&I) design development and field execution leadership for site capital projects, ensuring systems are safely installed, commissioned, and turned over to operations. This role functions as a hybrid between design support and field supervision—developing construction-ready deliverables while overseeing contractors performing installation, checkout, and startup of E&I systems. The position emphasizes constructability, installation quality, and field coordination and requires strong hands-on industrial E&I experience. The successful candidate brings practical expertise in industrial electrical and instrumentation systems, with demonstrated ability to translate design intent into executable field work, manage contractor performance, and drive safe, high-quality project delivery.

Requirements

Technical training, associate degree, or equivalent practical experience in Electrical, Instrumentation, or related field
10–20+ years of experience in industrial plant environments with hands-on E&I responsibilities
Strong background in instrumentation installation, electrical systems, and process control environments
Experience supporting capital projects, maintenance projects, or construction activities
Demonstrated experience overseeing contractors and coordinating field execution
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings, and control system documentation
Strong knowledge of: Process instrumentation and control systems, Low- and medium-voltage electrical systems, Motor control systems, MCCs, and VFDs
Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (OSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC)
Proficiency with standard business and documentation tools (Excel, Word, SAP or equivalent)
Strong field leadership presence with ability to direct and coordinate contractor activities
Effective communicator across engineering, construction, and operations teams
Team-oriented with a strong customer focus and commitment to project outcomes
Practical problem solver with ability to make timely, field-driven decisions

Responsibilities

Support delivery of E&I scope across capital projects from design through construction, commissioning, and handover
Provide field leadership during construction, including contractor oversight, work coordination, and installation verification
Ensure all work is executed in accordance with project scope, site standards, and safety requirements
Serve as the primary E&I field point-of-contact for project teams, contractors, and operations
Identify and resolve field issues, including constructability challenges and design gaps
Develop construction work packages to support contractor execution, including: Location plans and routing drawings, Installation details and termination drawings, Instrument indexes, loop diagrams, and I/O lists, Scope of work documentation for contractors
Support development of P&IDs, control strategies, and system designs in coordination with engineering
Ensure designs are practical, constructible, and aligned with standards and specifications
Specify and support procurement of instrumentation and electrical equipment, including: Process instrumentation (flow, pressure, level, analyzers, control valves), Electrical equipment (lighting, transformers, MCCs, VFDs, motor control systems)
Coordinate with procurement and vendors to ensure complete and accurate technical scope
Review vendor submittits for alignment with project and site requirements
Lead or support installation, checkout, and commissioning of new E&I systems
Coordinate loop checks, system testing, and functional verification
Support troubleshooting and optimization of installed systems during startup
Ensure proper documentation, punch list closure, and turnover to operations
Support project planning activities including estimating, scheduling, and work sequencing
Participate in constructability reviews and contribute to execution planning
Coordinate across disciplines (mechanical, civil, process, operations) to ensure alignment of E&I scope
Champion safety-first execution by leading safety tailgates and reinforcing safe work practices
Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (OSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC, etc.)
Support hazard identification efforts and ensure safe installation and startup of systems