Electrical Engineer

Trueline•Columbia, PA

26d•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Trueline, a long-established American manufacturer of pipe, flow control, and fire protection products, is seeking an Electrical Engineer - Facilities and Power Distribution to own the electrical infrastructure at their 650,000-square-foot manufacturing campus in Columbia, PA. You’ll be the go-to expert for high- and medium-voltage power, from the plant’s own substation through its distribution network, during a period of major upgrades and growth. The role pays a base salary of $100,000-$130,000 plus an annual bonus. The site includes a foundry and a machine shop, runs around the clock, and is growing: headcount is heading from about 850 toward 1,000, and output is rising. The right person is a hands-on engineer who’s as comfortable in the field as at a desk, and who wants to make a lasting mark on a critical piece of American manufacturing infrastructure.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, power distribution, facilities engineering, utilities, or heavy industrial environments
Experience with industrial medium-voltage distribution, including substations, switchgear, transformers, and protective relays
Strong working knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, and NFPA 70B
Experience creating and maintaining one-line diagrams and electrical asset records
Proven hands-on field experience troubleshooting, verifying installations, and supporting commissioning and outages
Experience managing contractors, bids, schedules, and budgets
Comfort working in a heavy industrial environment, including a foundry with heat, noise, molten metal, and heavy forklift traffic
Willingness to respond to electrical issues outside normal hours in a 24/7 facility
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field, or equivalent industrial power distribution experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in a foundry, metals, steel, mining, chemical, power generation, or other heavy industrial plant
A utility, transmission, or substation engineering background with field and construction exposure
Experience supporting large distribution networks with multiple substations
Experience working directly with utilities on service upgrades and outages
Experience implementing NFPA 70B maintenance and asset management programs
Working knowledge of PLCs, drives, and power monitoring systems
Experience planning shutdowns in a 24/7 manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Own the plant’s high- and medium-voltage electrical infrastructure, including the site-owned substation, internal unit substations, switchgear, and transformers
Document the complete distribution network, from incoming utility power through the unit substations and 480V distribution down to individual panels, building accurate one-line diagrams and asset records where none exist today
Develop specifications, scopes of work, and bid packages for electrical infrastructure and upgrade projects
Review, inspect, and approve vendor designs and electrical plans for compliance with company standards
Perform field investigations to gather data, verify installations, identify tie-ins, and support construction and commissioning
Coordinate and direct electrical contractors, inspect completed work, and hold installations to specification
Determine power loads and energy requirements for new equipment and facility upgrades
Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, and budgets
Partner with the utility provider and outside stakeholders on service upgrades, outages, and infrastructure projects
Build and improve NFPA 70B-aligned preventive maintenance programs for substations, transformers, switchgear, and distribution equipment
Lead electrical planning for annual shutdowns and major outages to minimize disruption to a 24/7 operation
Support electrical safety, equipment criticality assessments, and long-term reliability planning
Work with modern controls and power monitoring systems tied to distribution
Support Purchasing with bidder lists and bid reviews
Respond to electrical issues around the clock as needed in a continuous operation

Benefits

Base salary of $100,000-$130,000, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate
Annual bonus opportunity
A competitive relocation package
Multiple medical plan options, including PPO and high-deductible plans, with prescription, dental, and vision coverage starting after 30 days
24/7 virtual care through Teladoc, dedicated healthcare advocacy, and a wellness program that can lower your healthcare costs
401(k) through Fidelity with a 4% company match, plus additional annual company retirement contributions for eligible employees
A Health Savings Account with company contributions for eligible participants, plus healthcare, limited purpose, and dependent care FSAs
Company-paid basic life and AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability, with buy-up options
Voluntary life, accident, and critical illness insurance
Vacation typically starting at three weeks, increasing with tenure, plus an additional PTO bank for eligible employees
Bereavement, jury duty, military, and family and medical leave support
Financial planning resources, fitness reimbursement, discounted gym memberships, and voluntary pet, home, and auto insurance programs