Electrical Distribution Engineer

Samsung Electronics•Taylor, TX

1d•$76,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

In your role as an Electrical Distribution Engineer, you'll be accountable for the successful commissioning, startup, and qualification of new power‑distribution assets while ensuring the ongoing reliability, safety, and performance of existing infrastructure. You'll blend hands‑on field execution with rigorous documentation, standards compliance, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, fault‑tolerant electrical systems for industrial facilities working with: • 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

Requirements

4-year degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering at an ABET accredited institution.
Minimum 4 years Electrical maintenance experience focused in an industrial setting.
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
Experience with Microsoft Excel for data analysis including Pivot Tables, data source linking through VLOOKUP, and simple script creation.
Ability to work overtime / on non-scheduled days as required.

Nice To Haves

Semiconductor fab experience preferred
Professional Engineering (PE) license issued or recognized by the State of Texas is a plus.

Responsibilities

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 switchgear, 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.