Electrical Engineer

Ingevity • Covington, VA

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About The Position

The Electrical Engineer provides engineering support for capital projects from concept to completion, including cost estimates, design, procurement, construction support, startup assistance, and documentation. The role also works with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to support project roadmaps and improve the reliability, safety, and performance of plant electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.

The engineer supports safety initiatives, root cause failure analyses, and operational stewardship; provides technical support to Operations through troubleshooting and continuous improvement; and helps plan, coordinate, and monitor capital projects. The role also maintains system documentation and supports the development and review of project proposals and engineering studies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Five to eight years of experience with industrial power and electrical systems, including high-voltage power distribution and supporting maintenance and production operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of electrical engineering principles and their practical application in an industrial facility.
• Ability to support capital projects from conception through implementation and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be an active and engaged safety leader to build and maintain a strong safety culture and achieve zero personal and process safety incidents.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance of accurate and effective documentation for instrumentation, electrical, and control systems.
• Participate in safety program initiatives, root cause failure analyses, and operational stewardship activities.
• Support capital project execution and assist in monitoring project scope, cost, budget, performance, and schedule objectives.
• Apply engineering standards and best practices to electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Provide technical support to the Operations Team through troubleshooting, problem solving, and continuous improvement methods.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships within the engineering team and with other plant functions.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, coordination, and status reporting.
• Support the development, coordination, review, and evaluation of capital project proposals and engineering studies.
• Support training activities for production, maintenance, and technical personnel as needed to ensure compliance with NFPA guidelines and OSHA regulations.
• Follow safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE.
• Practice the IngeviWay.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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