Electrical Engineer

Trueline•Columbia, PA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Trueline is seeking an Electrical Engineer to own the electrical infrastructure at its 650,000-square-foot manufacturing campus in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The role focuses on high- and medium-voltage power, from the site-owned substation through the plant distribution network, during a period of major upgrades and growth. The facility includes a foundry and machine shop and operates around the clock. The engineer will work hands-on in the field as well as on engineering and project work, with responsibility for infrastructure serving approximately 20 MW of load.

Requirements

At least 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.
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.
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 unit substations and 480V distribution to individual panels; create accurate one-line diagrams and asset records.
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.
Conduct field investigations to gather data, verify installations, identify tie-ins, and support construction and commissioning.
Coordinate and direct electrical contractors, inspect completed work, and ensure installations meet specifications.
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 24/7 operations.
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.
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 healthcare costs.
401(k) through Fidelity with a 4% company match, plus additional annual company retirement contributions for eligible employees.
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 and 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.