Facilities Electrical Engineer - HSC

Howmet Aerospace • Hampton, VA

2d • $90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace’s Hampton Structural Castings (HSC) is seeking a Facilities Electrical Engineer to lead activities and support the plant team in achieving manufacturing excellence. The position provides technical engineering services and project management to support production, maintenance, and administrative departments in achieving the location’s business plan.

Reporting directly to the Facility Engineering Team Leader, the engineer manages electrical and controls work for process improvement, capital expansion, and obsolescence mitigation projects. The role coordinates projects from concept and scope development through specifications, bids, engineering and design, manufacturing, installation, startup, acceptance, and closure. It also provides engineering support for equipment and process issues, with an emphasis on reliability, productivity, and automation technology for plant facilities and processes.

The position provides higher-level support for PLC, HMI, robotic, PLC/SCADA, and database systems; maintains accurate automation program records; proposes and executes improvements to automation systems and processes; and focuses on facility and process safety, including oversight of EHS policies and contractor compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience working with electrical systems such as power distribution, PLCs, HMIs, and database systems.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire, and visa sponsorship is not available.
• Must be able to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with project management.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems.
• Ability to program Allen Bradley, ControlLogix, and Modicon PLC systems.
• Experience programming Wonderware, SQL, and touchscreen HMI/SCADA systems.
• Understanding of NEC, NFPA, and other pertinent electrical safety codes.
• Ability to use ACAD/Inventor.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical and controls scopes for process improvement, capital expansion, and obsolescence mitigation projects.
• Coordinate assigned projects from concept and scope development through specifications, bid solicitations and meetings, equipment and facilities engineering and design, manufacturing, installation, startup, acceptance, and closure.
• Assist production and maintenance with equipment and process issues from an engineering perspective, emphasizing system reliability and productivity.
• Apply specialized technical expertise in automation technology for plant facilities and processes.
• Provide higher-level support for PLC, HMI, robotic, PLC/SCADA, and database systems and programming.
• Maintain accurate records of automation programs and changes to those systems.
• Propose and execute improvements to existing automation systems and processes.
• Focus on the overall safety of facilities equipment and processes, including responsibility for and oversight of EHS policies.
• Oversee contractor work and compliance with Howmet Aerospace, federal and state, environmental, health, and safety policies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans.
• Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage plans.
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

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