Electrical Engineer I (Junior / Entry-Level)

Gcp Paper Usa • Houston, TX

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer I (Junior / Entry-Level) is an entry-level professional engineering position designed for candidates seeking hands-on technical experience in high-speed industrial manufacturing, power distribution, and plant automation systems. This role assists with electrical project engineering, system design, PLC troubleshooting support, power analysis, and continuous operational improvements across paper converting machinery and facility infrastructure. Working closely with senior engineers and maintenance technicians, the Electrical Engineer I applies theoretical engineering principles to optimize machine uptime, resolve automation faults, and support cross-functional plant teams where bilingual communication (English/Spanish) is a strong asset.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET), or Mechatronics Engineering from an accredited university required.
• Open to candidates seeking their first professional engineering role (0–2 years of experience).
• Passed Engineer-in-Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred, or working toward certification.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience; internship, co-op, or senior capstone project experience in a manufacturing, automation, or industrial plant setting is strongly preferred.
• Foundational understanding of 3-phase industrial power distribution (480V/240V/120V), AC/DC electric motors, and VFDs.
• Academic or practical exposure to PLC programming software (e.g., Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal) and CAD tools.
• Baseline knowledge of industrial sensors, instrumentation, pneumatics, and electrical safety standards.
• Proficient in AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and technical analysis software.
• Professional communication skills in English are required (written and verbal).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish (English/Spanish) is highly preferred to support cross-functional plant floor communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in planning, designing, and executing electrical capital projects, including machinery upgrades, power distribution modifications, and line installations.
• Support the troubleshooting, programming, and calibration of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and industrial photoelectric/proximity sensors.
• Draft, revise, and maintain plant single-line electrical diagrams, ladder logic schematics, panel layouts, and conduit routing using AutoCAD Electrical or similar engineering tools.
• Conduct engineering investigations into recurring electrical or operational failures, utilizing technical data and diagnostic calculations to recommend permanent corrective actions.
• Assist with power distribution evaluations (480V 3-phase systems), Motor Control Center (MCC) configurations, arc flash hazard assessments, and sensor calibrations.
• Partner with industrial electrical technicians to improve preventive/predictive maintenance protocols, thermal imaging inspections, and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Ensure all electrical designs, modifications, and testing strictly comply with NFPA 70E (Arc Flash), National Electrical Code (NEC), OSHA guidelines, and corporate Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols.
• Maintain accurate project files, engineering change notices (ECNs), machine manuals, and equipment specs in alignment with ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.

Benefits

• 100% Employer-Paid Healthcare: Fully covered individual Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 100% Employer-Paid Disability: Fully covered Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
• Retirement: 401(k) Plan with company matching opportunities.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level